What's On
19 August- 25 November
Quiz Night
Join us at our popular quiz nights and show off your general knowledge with the opportunity to win cash prizes of £10 and £5.
The Quiz Night is held twice a month on Mondays from 7pm – 9pm with the next sessions taking place on 19 August, 9 September, 23 September, 14 October, 28 October, 11 November, 25 November.
£3, drop-in.
22 August- 19 December
Knit and Natter
Bring along your knitting to our friendly weekly knitting club where you can make new friends, enjoy conversation and learn more about knitting or share your knitting skills with others. Everyone is welcome – bring your knitting or just come along for the company, cup of tea and a natter.
Sessions take place every Thursday 2– 4pm.
£2, drop-in.
22 August- 19 December
Whitburn a Capella Choir
Don't fall apart…come join Whitburn a Capella Choir and increase your serotonin with singing! No solos, stress or singing experience needed.
Sessions are held every Tuesday at Whitburn Library 7.15 – 8.45pm.
This is an external event that is not organised by the library. For further details either come along to a Tuesday evening session to give it a try, with the first session free to attend; or direct message Whitburn a Capella Choir.
2 September - 2 December
Book Club
Monthly reading group open to all with opportunity to connect and share discussions themed around a different book each month. Books for the club are provided by the library.
Sessions take place every first Monday in the month 2pm-3pm.
£3, speak with Whitburn Library in advance of attending the session.
2 September - 7 October
Monday Evening Talk
Monthly talks by a diversity of guest speakers. Talks occur every first Monday of the month, 7.30 – 8.30 pm at Whitburn Library
£3, drop-in, suitable for ages 16+
Upcoming talks:
2 September – Stephanie Yearnshire ‘The Eccentric Brontës’
Most people know of the famous sisters Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë, but this talk by Stephanie Yearnshire (MBE) encompasses all eight members of Patrick Brontë‘s family.
7 October – Tony Taylor ‘Greggs’
Come and hear about Greggs growth journey past and future, and their commitment to doing good along the way. The talk will be delivered by Tony Taylor - Greggs I.T. and Business Change Director, and Trustee of the Greggs Foundation.
5 September - 5 December
Whitburn and Marsden Ward Surgery
Opportunity to meet councillors representing the Whitburn and Marsden wards on South Tyneside Council. The Ward Surgery runs from 3.30 – 4.30pm.
Free
16 September - 16 December
Writers Group
If you write or would like to try your hand at writing short stories, poems, or something more ambitious, then you are welcome to come along to our small, friendly, informal meetings where you will receive feedback, support and encouragement. The group meets on Mondays from 6.30 – 8.30pm approximately every four weeks. This is an external event that is not organised by the library. For further details contact Alan Bushell: alan.bushell123@gmail.com or John Lucas: jwlucas4@aol.com.
£5, booking essential, suitable for ages 18+
20 September - 20 December
Memory Cafe
Informal café for those living with dementia and their carers. An opportunity to get out and meet others for support. Enjoy tea, coffee, and cakes along with live music and singalong. Carers are welcome on their own. The Memory Café is held every third Friday of the month, 2– 4pm.
£3, drop-in, all welcome
10 October
An Evening of Sea Shanties
Mariner and Marras present an evening of sea shanties with Harry Gallagher. The event in Whiburn Library starts at 7pm.
£5, drop-in, all welcome