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AT YOUR LIBRARY
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This month Jacquelyn Else, pictured below, tells you about the
Facts at Your Fingertips abundance of information sources available at the library
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What can you find in a public li- churches, leisure pursuits, vital con- browse. You may even find an-
brary? How many of you are tacts, help and advice, and local swers to questions you never knew
thinking books, books and even events. you had!
more books? The library is also a The library also has a number of
place of information and we can leaflets you may find of use or inter- All Change
answer questions from 'Who is the est. They can sometimes supple- The early part of the year will see a
local M.P.?' to providing lists of lo- ment the books you borrow on a number ofnwfacesat the library, writes
cal leisure and sports clubs. It may subject or even be an alternative - Carolyn Kennedy.
surprise you to see the range of in- and you don't have to return the Alison Spencer will be joining us
formation we have - and it's there leaflets; they're yours for free. The at the beginning of February as a
for you to discover. leaflets we hold cover the following new part-time assistant replacing
If you have any particular que- subjects, pregnancy and childbirth, Linda Macleod who was with us for
ries, or just don't know where to family planning, fitness and health, 18 months. Sadly we shall also be
start in finding answers or solutions additives and nutrition, home secu- losing Lindsey Somerfield, another
to something, 'phone us or pop in rity and maintenance, legal and part-timer, at the end of February.
for a visit. We'll either find the consumer information, plus many At the same time I shall be putting
information directly or provide you many more. Please ask at the en- my feet up to await the arrival of my
with details of people who can help quiry desk for the range of leaflets baby in April. During my absence
you. we have in stock. my post shall be covered by a tem-
The enquiry desk is the main port For people who want more de- e porary librarian, but you can still Songs from the Shows
of call with staff trained in dealing tailed tailed information for personal rea- expect to see the familiar faces of
In aid of the Prospect
with a whole range of enquiries. We sons or for research, we have pro- Jacquelyn and Isobel behind the
Foundation
have an array of sources at hard, duced information guides on preg- enquiry desk.
with a computer database of clubs nancy and childbirth, energy in the A concert by
and groups, a whole host of refer- home and environmental issues. Photocopying Service The Croft Players
ence material and contacts with The guides highlight the range of The library now has a brand new at the Link Centre
people who know what we don't. information on the subject including photocopier that can produce excel- Organised by the
There are any number of useful lists of books, leaflets, local/national lent quality black and white A4 cop- Link 45+ Club
facts you can discover for yourself groups and contacts plus statutory ies. The service is available to all Saturday 16 February
in the information and reference services and benefits. Further guides members of the public at the rate of 8 2pm - 4.30pm
area. Consult our new local infor- will be produced to cover other sub- pence per copy with reduced rates
Link Arts Studio
mation point for facts and informa- jects. If you have any ideas or sug- for multiple copies over 50. The ma-
Tickets £1
tion about the local area. Topics are gestions please come and tell us chine is located in the reference area
covered under the following head- Next time you visit the library, go of the library; it is self-service with or 50p concessions
from Link Centre Reception
ings: education, health points, local to the information section and easy to follow instruction provided.

SUMMER 1991 BOOK YOUR BRITISH

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..:
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Coach Tours, Boating,
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Offer subject to certain conditions
Tel: 873222
Also at
44 The Arcade

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lABIA
10110
Remember, we are open until 7pm on Thursday and Friday Tel: 520019