Ely Library Archives - Spotted in Ely

The Library Presents is back with more workshops and new artists than ever before

Art and Exhibitions, Events, Littleport, News, Places to Visit, Soham, Villages & Towns / By Amelia Murfitt

Think your local library is just about books? Think again! Tickets are now on sale for the 16th season of The Library Presents, the arts and entertainment programme that transforms these community spaces across Cambridgeshire into immersive, theatre-style experiences. Returning this September, the programme features 33 different acts and includes a mix of live music, …

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Repair Cafe is back again in Ely Library to help you save money & reduce your impact on the environment

Eco Ely, Events, News, Organisations / By Amelia Murfitt

Do you have something that’s broken that you don’t know how to fix but can’t bring yourself to throw away? Something like a toaster, kettle, lamp, bag, toy, jewellery, pair of jeans or computer? Bring it along to the Repair Cafe being held on Saturday 25 January from 11.00am – 2.00pm in Ely Library and get it …

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Repair Cafe is back again in Ely Library and will help you save money and reduce your impact on the environment

Events, News, Organisations / By Alison Cooney

Do you have something that’s broken that you don’t know how to fix but can’t bring yourself to throw away? Something like a toaster, kettle, lamp, bag, toy, jewellery, pair of jeans or computer? Bring it along to the Repair Cafe being held on Saturday 26th October from 11.00am – 2.00pm in Ely Library and …

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Two Family Friendly Workshops Coming to Ely this June

Events, News, Organisations / By Alison Cooney

Ely Library is hosting two unique events this June, as part of the current The Library Presents season. On Wednesday 5th June, Steve Barbe will lead Bash Stuff and Save the World – a workshop where junk objects will be used to create music, play games and explore rhythm. Taking place on World Environment Day, …

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Ely Repair Cafe is Back

News, Organisations / By Alison Cooney

The Ely Repair Cafe is back again in Ely Library and will help you save money and reduce your impact on the environment Do you have something that’s broken that you don’t know how to fix but can’t bring yourself to throw away? Something like a toaster, kettle, lamp, bag, toy, jewellery, pair of jeans …

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Repair Cafe in Ely Library will Help You Save Money and Reduce Your Impact on the Environment

Events, News, Organisations / By Alison Cooney

Do you have something that’s broken that you don’t know how to fix but can’t bring yourself to throw away? Something like a toaster, kettle, lamp, bag, toy, jewellery, pair of jeans or computer? Bring it along to the Repair Cafe being held on Saturday 27th January from 11.00am – 2.00pm in Ely Library and …

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Ely City WI Show the Love

News, Organisations / By Alison Cooney

With a proud history of taking action to protect the environment, the WI is a founding member of The Climate Coalition; protecting what we love from Climate Change and lobbying politicians to prioritise tackling the issue. Our climate is changing as a direct result of human activity, and the impacts of climate change are already …

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Armed Forces and Veterans Drop In Centre

News, Organisations / By Alison Cooney

On Thursday 26th January 2023 we will be opening a Drop in Centre at Ely Library to be run every Thursday from 0900-1300. This will be open to all members of the Armed Services, Veterans and their families. The aim of the Drop In Centre is to have a place for all service personnel and …

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Start with a Heart!

Eco News, News, Organisations / By Alison Cooney

Our climate is changing as a direct result of human activity, and the impacts of climate change are already being felt across the world. The WI has a proud history of taking action to protect the environment and Climate Change is a key priority for us. As a founding member of The Climate Coalition (www.theclimatecoalition.org), …

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BIPC Cambridgeshire and Peterborough launches Jumpstart, Offering Grants, Resources and Support to Local New Businesses

Business, News, Organisations / By Alison Cooney

In celebration of its recent expansion across the region, the Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Cambridgeshire & Peterborough has announced the launch of a brand new support programme to businesses in the area. BIPC Jumpstart is a unique initiative offering grants, resources and support designed to help start-up businesses get set and grow. In the …

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Sign Up for the Summer Reading Challenge at your Local Library Today!

News, Organisations, Youth / By Alison Cooney

Young readers are being encouraged to sign up for the national Summer Reading Challenge at their nearest library in Cambridgeshire to join a nature-themed challenge that will inspire them to stand up for the planet. The Summer Reading Challenge is run annually by the Reading Agency, with this year’s theme being Wild World Heroes. The …

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough CCG joins forces with Diabetes UK to mark World Diabetes Day

News, Organisations / By Alison Cooney

The local NHS is joining forces with Diabetes UK to mark World Diabetes Day 2019 on 14th November. Diabetes UK, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough CCG and partners will be hosting a World Diabetes Day event in Ely Library between 9.30am and 4pm, to raise awareness and to provide guidance to the public about this serious condition. …

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Lughnasadh Craft Fair at Ely Library

Events, News / By Alison Cooney

Saturday August 3rd saw Ely Library once again transformed into a market space for talented stallholders selling a diverse range of highly skilled and beautiful works at our Lughnasadh Craft Fair! Lughnasadh marks the beginning of the harvest season and celebrates the plentiful first fruits and grains of the Celtic year. Thus we showcased a …

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Local History Fair at Ely Library

Events, History, News / By Alison Cooney

As part of Local and Community History Month, Ely Library is hosting a lively gathering of local history and heritage experts who will help you explore your roots and learn to see your community in a new light. From archaeology to family history, landscape to landmarks, and much more in between, prepare to be inspired …

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Imbolc Craft Fair at Ely Library

Events, News / By Alison Cooney

Coinciding with the ancient Celtic festival of Imbolc, which welcomes the start of agricultural Spring, twenty talented local crafters, makers and practitioners will be selling their wares in Ely Library on Saturday 2nd February 9.30am until 2pm From art, jewellery and textiles, to cakes, candles and woodcraft; you can even get a 15 minute massage or …

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Science roadshow a huge hit in Ely

Featured / By Tali

A free science fair has been gaining momentum at Ely Library, wowing visitors with interactive displays about everything from sound waves to sensory processing. Run by Cambridge Science Centre, the free COSMOS roadshow aims to make science accessible to everyone, staff member Jess Bartlet told Spotted in Ely. “It’s been very popular. We’ve had people …

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Events for the BBC Civilisations Festival in Ely

Events, News / By Alison Cooney

As part of the BBC Civilisations Festival, the Stained Glass Museum and Ely Library have joined forces to host some events for both children and adults Design & make a Comic Strip The first joint event is Saturday 3rd March, 1pm – 3pm. Amy Glover, Learning Officer at the Stained Glass Museum will run the …

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Fun-filled Book Week goes down a storm with King’s Ely pupils

News / By Alison Cooney

Author visits, dress-up days and storytelling sessions galore were among the highlights of an action-packed Book Week at King’s Ely Acremont and King’s Ely Junior. To say the pupils and staff went all out for the literary extravaganza would be a slight understatement. The fun-filled week included visits from published authors Saci Lloyd, Pippa Goodhart …

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Ely to get its first Reading Round

Events, News / By Mark Cooney

Ely Library is to host a Reading Round – a new kind of book club. Award-winning local author Jim Kelly will run the sessions each week. “It’s a book club but without the homework!” said Jim. “You don’t have to read anything beforehand, and there’s no need for pens or paper or any preparation. “Each …

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Community take over Ely Library for afternoon of free, cultural fun

Featured, News / By Tali

Ever wanted to play a ukulele, learn quilting, or have a go at coding and robotics? Perhaps friendship bracelets, the cosmos or weaving are more your cuppa char? These are just some of the fun activities available at Ely Library’s #FunPalaces extravaganza next week – and the best part of it is that it’s totally …

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Hoppy birthday, Hoppy Feet!

Gallery, News, Youth / By Tali

Hoppy Feet has kept kids jumping for joy since it started in 2012. And today, the popular play group celebrated its fifth birthday at Ely Library. The group bounced into action in 2012 when mum-of-two Michelle Brown struggled to find an affordable music group in Ely that provided musical instruments, toys, games and snacks for …

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Refugee poster campaign gets huge response from "compassionate" kids

Featured, News / By Tali

A competition aimed at reflecting on the plight of refugees has had an overwhelming response, with more than 100 children from across East Cambridgeshire taking part. The Ely Refugee Resettlement Campaign organised the poster competition, which had the theme “Home/Refuge”. Children were invited to reflect on what a safe home meant to them and how …

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Encouraging more writers in Ely

Events, News / By Mark Cooney

Ely Writers’ Day will take place in Ely Library on 19th March 2016 from 1000 to 1500 when there will be a number of speakers talking about writing and time to network. At the end of the day, the winners of the Short Story Competition will be announced. The event is free to attend Ely …

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It's a Secret Mission, just for Fairies

Events, News, Organisations / By Mark Cooney

Kaitlyn (3) and Lydia (5) are excited to announce their “Fairy Mission Exhibition” at Ely Library! The exhibition celebrates the creative processes the girls have taken in making their own books & developing a Children in Need project. It’s up now, and will run until November 1st. If you’re in the area, they invite you …

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