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Malvern Library

Graham Road, Malvern, WR14 2HU

Tel: 01684 561223 & 573582
Fax: 01684 892999
Email: MalvernLib@worcestershire.gov.uk

(AW.C.MF.EX)

Contact: Carol Brown & Sue Bulley

Mon: 9.00 - 5.30
Tues: 9.00 - 8.00
Wed: 9.00 - .8.00
Thurs: 9.00 - 8.00
Fri: 9.00 - 5.30
Sat: 9.00 - 5.30

For a map of how to get to the Library

Malvern Library is a purpose-built Edwardian building with later additions on a prominent site in Great Malvern town centre. The extended and modernised premises incorporate a Council Service Centre, which is part of the Worcestershire Hub e-government initiative and which gives one stop access to all County and District Council services. Other facilities include a Quick Choice zone, comfortable seating, a designated Teenage Section with a computer gaming facility, a cafe (open Monday - Saturday from 9.30am - 5.00pm), a meeting room with up-to-the-minute presentation facilities, self issue stations and a gallery area. The exhibition programme is detailed below.

Other Services Available

Mobile Library Service

This serves the outskirts of Malvern and rural areas in the Malvern Hills District. View the Mobile Library Service webpage, which lists the dates and locations of all the mobile libraries serving rural Worcestershire.

Housebound Readers Service

This is a home delivery service to people who are unable to visit the library themselves, and who have no-one else to do so on their behalf.

Children's Activities

Storytimes for pre-school children are held in the Children's Library every WEDNESDAY, from 2.15 to 2.45pm.
For details of our other regular activities for children follow this link, where you can also view children's holiday activities taking place at Malvern Library.

Malvern Readers Group

The Group is open to everyone who enjoys talking, in an informal way, about the books they have read. By following a set programme, compiled annually by the Group, it is hoped that individual members will be tempted to try authors or types of book they may not have read before, rediscover old favourites and increase their enjoyment and appreciation of what they have read through informal discussion with others in the Group.  Meetings take place on the 3rd Thursday in every month (except December) at the Library, starting at 7.00p.m.

View the reading programme

GALLERY PROGRAMME JULY TO DECEMBER 2008

15th July - 30th August

Malvern Hills College  - Student Summer Exhibition Your chance to see a selection of local student work in a variety of media both 2d & 3d. A must for anyone considering an arts or crafts course in September.

4th September - 25th September

Blue Ginger Gallery - Culture and Kimono An exhibition of vintage Kimonos from Japan, in conjunction with Sakaeya Kimono shop, Omiya, Japan and Masayo Long, a Japanese Chaji teacher living in Herefordshire. Together with information and anecdotes.

2nd October - 30th October

Colin Simmonds - Herefordshire Landscapes Working with oils and pastels Colin Simmonds displays his unique understanding of atmosphere and colour in a broad, emotive way to interpret the landscape of North Herefordshire.

6th November - 27th November

Kathleen Packwood & Inge Wright - Two Border Printmakers Kathleen and Inge's work features collographs, embossed prints, monoprints and more! Depicting stunning landscapes of the Herefordshire and Welsh Borders. Facinating techniques, inspiring imagery plus a playful sense of humour.

4th December - 2nd January

Humph Hack - The Grand Tour The artist and his wife have emulated "The Grand Tour" of previous generations - collecting material for paintings in this exhibition. There are images of buildings from many European towns and cities.

CRAFT CASES PROGRAMME - JULY TO DECEMBER 2008

15th July - 30th August

Malvern Hills College - Student Summer Exhibition Your chance to see selection of local student work in a variety of media both 2d & 3d. A must for anyone considering an arts or crafts course in September.

4th September - 25th September

Brenda Wholey - The Essential Accessory An exhibition of ceramic handbags decorated with mixed media, vintage corsages, ribbons buttons etc. Handbags having a practical use eg. vase, utensil or napkin holders also highly individual objects of art.

2nd October - 30th October

Jackie Harris - Dancing With Light An exhibition of original, handcrafted stained glass panels and pieces using contemporary designs and traditional techniques. Part of the exhibition includes a range of pieces made from recycled bottle glass.

6th November - 27th November

A Collection of Straw work by local Master Craftsman - David Packwood Well known for his life size straw figures - David will be exhibiting smaller delicate work. Horse shoes, sweethearts favours and intricate masks. Striving as always to keep this ancient traditional craft alive.

4th December - 2nd January

Tara Heath An exhibition of whimsical ornaments and sculpture, of mixed media (air dry clay, paper, card and fabric) inspired by the emotions, curiosity and imaginings of children. Some Holiday-themed pieces will be available

EVENTS

Friday 14th November 2008 - 3.00 to 5.00pm

You are invited to come and meet Maureen Lindley author of 'The Private Papers of Eastern Jewel'

Maureen will be talking about her book and her experience of writing and working with publishers. She is happy to answer questions and sign books, copies of which will be on sale.

The event is free of charge, with light refreshments provided.

To book a place, please ring Malvern Library on 01684 561223.

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