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  1. Mike Readman, 12 May 1947–29 April 2013

    By Leon on April 30th, 2013

      Mike Readman Vice Chairman and Board Member Suffolk Libraries Suffolk Libraries, and indeed the world, are poorer places today following Mike’s untimely death. I first met Mike in February 2012, after we had both been appointed to the board of …

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  2. Friends of Newmarket Library - the next steps

    By Mel on April 28th, 2013

    Friends of Newmarket Library - the next steps

    A meeting is being held on Wednesday 1st May to discuss the next steps in setting up a Friends of Newmarket Library group.   The library has already gathered a group of people keen to help form a new group but anyone else who wants to get …

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  3. Competition to design a logo

    By Sarah on April 20th, 2013

    Help us design a logo for the Friends Group at Rosehill Library. There will be three prizes: Under 10 yrs, 10-16 yrs & Adult. (The winning design will be adapted as required.) Please print a copy of the entry form below and drop it in to Rosehill …

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  4. Sudbury library short story competition results

    By Emma G on April 18th, 2013

    Sudbury library short story competition results

    The Friends of Sudbury library are pleased to announce the winners of their short story competition: Under 12’s E Mowles – Breaking the Ice M DeAlwis – Lucky Red Hat A Howells - The Ice Castle B Watson – The Evil Snow Queen 12-17yrs J …

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  5. Rumpus at Newmarket library

    By Emma G on April 18th, 2013

    Rumpus at Newmarket library

    Newmarket library held ‘The Rumpus’ event over Easter based on ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ by Maurice Sendak.Local children were invited to come to the library in their pyjamas, draw Wild Things and make Wild Things Crowns, before being …

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  6. New e-Audio books launched by Suffolk Libraries

    By Mel on April 16th, 2013

    New e-Audio books launched by Suffolk Libraries

    A new catalogue of electronic audio books is now available for Suffolk library users. The new OneClick digital books are available to download for free for anyone with a Suffolk Library account. The new e-Audio catalogue includes nearly 1,200 UK …

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  7. National Poetry Competition comes to Ipswich

    By Mel on April 16th, 2013

    National Poetry Competition comes to Ipswich

    Ipswich County Library hosted the county final of the National Poetry by Heart poetry reading competition this week. Talented students from across the region have been entering Poetry by Heart which is a pioneering national competition designed to …

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  8. Stradbroke Library temporary closure in April

    By Mel on April 16th, 2013

    Stradbroke Library temporary closure in April

    Stradbroke Library will be closed for a week in April to allow refurbishment work to take place at the Courthouse where it is based.  The library will be open on Sunday 7 April then close until Tuesday 16 April (the library is closed on …

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  9. New DVD releases in Suffolk libraries in March and April

    By Mel on April 15th, 2013

    New DVD releases in Suffolk libraries in March and April

    Coming to a library near you in March and April 2013: The Dark Knight Rises The twilight saga: Breaking dawn - Part 2 Rise of the Guardians Argo End of Watch Great Expectations The Master The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Life of Pi Jack …

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  10. Libraries are welcoming new friends at open days in April & May

    By Mel on April 11th, 2013

    Libraries are welcoming new friends at open days in April & May

    Several libraries in Suffolk are planning special events to invite local people in to talk about getting involved in new ‘Friends of the library’ or Community Groups. All the county’s libraries are now run by Suffolk Libraries which is an …

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