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| Title | Content type | Description | Date(s) | Cost | Contact details | Areas covered | Key words |
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| Finger Knitted Necklace | Events and Activities | Bring along an old t-shirt and try this simple technique to make a stunning necklace using T-shirt wool. No knitting experience needed. Adults only, just turn up |
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£2 | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 6201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Adults |
| Festive Wrapping | Events and Activities | Make your own wrapping paper using our Christmas stamps and paints to turn a sheet of brown paper into something unique. Suitable for families. Just turn up. |
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Free | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 6201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Adults, Children, Families, Young People |
| Crafternoon: Icord Knitted Wire Decorations | Events and Activities | Create an easy to make festive decoration. Enjoy a hot drink and chat while we craft. Adults only. |
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£3 | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 6201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Adults |
| Glow and Snow: Fluffy Christmas Wreath Craft | Events and Activities | Create a fluffy festive wreath with faux fur and decorate with battery operated LEDS and mini decorations. Suitable for ages 11-15 years. |
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£4 | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 6201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Children, Young People |
| Pine Cone Christmas Trees | Events and Activities | Kids will love making these adorable mini decorated Christmas trees out of pine cones and pom poms. Free - just turn up. |
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Free | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 6201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Children, Families |
| Emerald Explorers: Seasonal Lino Print with Marcia Ley | Events and Activities | Join Marcia Ley for a seasonal Lino Print Workshop. Adults Only. |
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£10 | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 6201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Computers and mobile phones, Adults |
| Sparkle and Stick: Diamond Art Decorations | Events and Activities | A family craft session to create a festive decoration. Not suitable for under 5s due to very small parts used. |
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£2 | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 6201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Adults, Children, Families, Young People |
| Filmed in the North East | Events and Activities | It's surprising how many films have been made in the North East. Join us as we tour the region and remember Payroll, Get Carter and many others. Adults only. Free - just turn up. |
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Free | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 6201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, History / Heritage, Adults |
| Air Dried Clay Candle Holders | Events and Activities | Why not light up the dark nights and join us while we make and decorate an air-dried clay candle holder? Adults only. |
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£5 | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 6201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Adults |
| Autumn Leaves - Saturday Craft Club | Events and Activities | Let's make a picture out of leaves. A simple craft to challenge your imagination! Suitable for families. Free - just turn up. |
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Free | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 6201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Children, Families |
| Crafternoon: Foil Decorations | Events and Activities | Join us for a simple but effective foil craft and chat over a hot drink. Adults only. |
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£3 | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 6201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Adults |
| Adventures with Austen | Events and Activities | Join us for tea and cake as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen. Free - pre-booking essential. |
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Free | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 6201 |
Blaydon | Food / Cooking / Nutrition, Adults |
| Festive Prints: Lino Print Tree Decorations | Events and Activities | Create your own design and print on card to create these amazing festive tree decorations. Adults only. |
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£5 | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 6201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Events / Festivals / Fairs, Adults |
| Mindful Breathing Wands: Wellbeing Storytime for Stress Awareness Week | Events and Activities | Introduce your little ones to mindfulness with this simple breathing craft. Deep breathing helps to reset our nervous system and help kids calm down. Suitable for under 5s. |
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Free | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 6201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Children, Families |
| Energy Advice Drop-in | Events and Activities | As part of Talk Money Week, come and get energy advice from Citizens Advice Gateshead. Adults only. |
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Free | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 6201 |
Blaydon | Advice, Money Matters, Adults |
| No Disposable Cup Day | Events and Activities | Bring your own mug and enjoy a hot drink while you linger in the library. |
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Free | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 6201 |
Blaydon | Climate / Environment, Events / Festivals / Fairs, Adults |
| Vinted for Beginners | Events and Activities | A beginner's guide to Vinted. Find out how to make money from your unloved items or source pre-loved treasures. All resources provided. Adults only. |
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Free | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 6201 |
Blaydon | Money Matters, Hobbies and Interests, Climate / Environment, Adults |
| Dr Bike & Dr Scooter | Events and Activities | Get a free MOT on your bike or scooter from Birtley Active Travel Centre team. |
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Free | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 6201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Cycling / Walking, Keep Fit / Exercise, Everyone |
| Dungeons and Dragons: An Intro for Young People | Events and Activities | An intro to RPGs, snacks and games! Ages 12-18 years |
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Free | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 6201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Young People |
| Cool Croc Charms | Events and Activities | Come and make charms you can take away to customise your Crocs! Unleash your creativity to have the coolest Crocs around. Materials provided but feel free to bring any odds & ends you want to transform into charms. Age 12+ years |
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£2 | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 6201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Young People |
| Green and Glam: Make Your Own Wicked Inspired T-Shirt | Events and Activities | If you're a Wicked fan then this is for you! Design and create your own t-shirt inspired by Glinda's glam or Elphaba's edge. Age 8 - 16 years |
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£6 | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 6201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Children, Families |
| Cabinet of Curiosities | Events and Activities | Delve into the history of life on earth from the smallest insects to dinosaurs. Suitable for all the family. |
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£3 | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 6201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, History / Heritage, Adults |
| Glow in the Dark T-Shirts | Events and Activities | Create your own glow in the dark t-shirt to scare your friends! Age 8-12 years. |
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£6 | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 6201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Children, Families |
| Get Batty - Saturday Craft Club | Events and Activities | Get ready to send shivers down your spine with our creepy bat crafts to celebrate 'bat appreciation week'. Suitable for families. |
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Free | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 6201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Families |
| Crafternoon: Japanese Book binding | Events and Activities | A simple introduction to Japanese bookbinding with library staff over a hot drink. Adults only. |
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£3 | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 6201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Books / Literature / Writing, Adults |