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GIFT: In a Strange Place by Mia & Eric
Presented in partnership with GIFT - Gateshead International Festival of Theatre, In a Strange Place is a meditative 9-channel video installation and social engagement project that delves into the future of our forests and those who care for them.

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Banner Bingo
Take part in the hunt around the library for images from the Chopwell Miner's Banner. Suitable for families. Free - just turn up.

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Protest Badges
Commemorate the anniversary of the Chopwell Lockout by making a protest badge. Suitable for families.

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Rhymetime @ Birtley Library
Songs and rhymes for under 5's and their grown ups. Free. Just turn up.

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Introduction to Heat Transfer Printing
Sign up for this session, become a MakerPlace member and learn the basics of design software Canva and the sublimation / ink infusion process. This session will also cover the safe use of the sublimation printer and heat press and how to use them on your own.

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3 spaces availableCost £8.00
Storytime @ Leam Lane Library
Stories and activities suitable for under 5s and their grown ups.

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Storytime at Central Library
Sharing books and stories with young children can help to build good language and listening skills and give them a head start when they begin school. Suitable for under 5s.

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Chinese Cultural Workshops
Experience the diverse dimensions of Chinese culture first-hand. Free - Pre-booking essential

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Reading Ramblers
Join us to take a book for a walk in the woods! Adults only.

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MakerPlace Workshop: Art Inspired for Adults
Create your own art inspired designs and learn more about AI (Artificial Intelligence) generated images with Canva. Have your designs heat transferred onto a t-shirt or tote bag.

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5 spaces availableCost £8.00
Rhymetime at Central Library
Songs and rhymes for under 5s and their grown ups. Suitable for under 5s.

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Storytime @ Pelaw Library
Stories and activities suitable for under 5s and their grown ups

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Rhymetime @ Leam Lane Library
Songs and rhymes suitable for under 5s and their grown ups. Free. Just turn up.

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Storytime @ Birtley Library
Stories suitable for under 5's and their grown ups. Free. Just turn up.

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Blaydon Burn Discovery Walk
Join City Guide Tony Stephenson to find out about the industrial past of Blaydon Burn.
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Emerald Explorers: Painting Trees with Katherine Rodger
Join artist Katherine Rodger for this workshop about techniques and simple skills for painting trees. For ages 14+.

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2 spaces availableCost £10.00
Book Butterflies
Join us for fun activities focused on the outdoors, nature and books. Suitable for ages 5 - 7.

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River Team, 10,000 Years of History
Birtley Heritage Group presents an illustrated talk with Gordon Scorer about the history of the River Team. Adults only. £3 - Pay cash at the venue. Just turn up. All proceeds will go to Birtley Heritage Group.

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Introduction to Digital Cutting with Cricut
Do you want to use digital cutters? Sign up for this session, become a MakerPlace member and learn the basics of digital design with Cricut Design Space. You'll also learn how to use our equipment safely on your own.

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7 spaces availableCost £8.00