Special Events
Jelly Day
Monday 11th June, 10am - 4pm
Our next Jelly Day will take place in 'Food for Thought' on Monday 11 June.
The principle behind Jelly is simple - just bring your laptop or whatever you need to work, and share space with other co-workers. Sometimes quiet, sometimes chatty, Jellies are great ways to meet new business contacts, although they are definitely not "networking" events and direct selling to fellow Jelly attendees is discouraged. With space and wi-fi given free by the venue, You can find out more about Jellies here: http://workatjelly.com/
Free of charge. To book your place, please click here
Seriously Books - Book Club Meeting
Monday 11th June 7.30-8.30pm
For more details, click here
A Dangerous Inheritance: Lady Katherine Grey, Katherine Plantagenet and the Mystery of the Princes in the Tower
Author Talk – Alison Weir
Wednesday 20th June, 8pm
Alison Weir trained as a history teacher and is passionate about history. Her first book, Britain`s Royal Families, was published in 1989. She has since written a further fourteen history books, including The Six Wives of Henry VIII, Elizabeth the Queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Katherine Swynford and The Lady in the Tower: The Fall of Anne Boleyn. Alison has also published three historical novels, Innocent Traitor, The Lady Elizabeth and The Captive Queen. Her latest history book, Mary Boleyn: “The Great and Infamous Whore”, was published in October 2011 and her next historical novel will be the subject of her talk and is due out in 2012.
Tickets £10 (includes a glass of wine)
To book, call 01244 532350 or e-mail enquiries@gladlib.org
Jelly Day
Friday 13th July, 10am - 4pm
Our next Jelly Day will take place in 'Food for Thought' on Friday 13 July.
The principle behind Jelly is simple - just bring your laptop or whatever you need to work, and share space with other co-workers. Sometimes quiet, sometimes chatty, Jellies are great ways to meet new business contacts, although they are definitely not "networking" events and direct selling to fellow Jelly attendees is discouraged. With space and wi-fi given free by the venue, You can find out more about Jellies here: http://workatjelly.com/
Free of charge. To book your place, please click here
Conversation Dinner
Thursday 19th July, 7pm
An opportunity to get beyond small talk and discuss a range of topics over a delicious dinner.
Tickets are £25 and include a welcome drink, a three course meal and coffee.
To book a ticket call 01244 532350 or e-mail enquiries@gladlib.org. Tickets must be booked by Tuesday 17th July.
Jelly Day
Tuesday 7th August, 10am - 4pm
Our next Jelly Day will take place in 'Food for Thought' on Tuesday 7th August.
The principle behind Jelly is simple - just bring your laptop or whatever you need to work, and share space with other co-workers. Sometimes quiet, sometimes chatty, Jellies are great ways to meet new business contacts, although they are definitely not "networking" events and direct selling to fellow Jelly attendees is discouraged. With space and wi-fi given free by the venue, You can find out more about Jellies here: http://workatjelly.com/
Free of charge. To book your place, please click here
Why Wales? Bad deeds in a beautiful setting
Author Talk – Elizabeth Duncan
Thursday 23rd August, 8pm
Canadian Elizabeth Duncan is an award-winning mystery author. The setting for her latest book is Gladstone’s Library! Elizabeth's first three novels in the Penny Brannigan series are set in a fictional North Wales market town based on Llanrwst; this is the first time she has set a novel in a real place. Elizabeth’s latest book, “A Small Hill to Die On” will be published in October, 2012, by St. Martin's Press.
In her talk she will tell us why decided to set her book in Wales and will discuss the challenges of writing a series set in a place where she does not live. She will also explore the importance of setting and how it drives the story. She will also read from her latest novel. A limited number of Elizabeth's books will be available for sale and there will be an opportunity to get them signed.
Tickets £5 (includes a glass of wine)
To book, call 01244 532350 or e-mail enquiries@gladlib.org
Cocktails with Nadene Ghouri
Saturday 1st September, 5.30-7pm
An opportunity to meet our Writer-in-Residence Nadene Ghouri, ask questions and talk about her work.
Free of charge. Dinner also available £12.00 (optional extra).
To book, call 01244 532350 or e-mail enquiries@gladlib.org
Jelly Day
Monday 3rd September, 10am - 4pm
Our next Jelly Day will take place in 'Food for Thought' on Monday 3 September.
The principle behind Jelly is simple - just bring your laptop or whatever you need to work, and share space with other co-workers. Sometimes quiet, sometimes chatty, Jellies are great ways to meet new business contacts, although they are definitely not "networking" events and direct selling to fellow Jelly attendees is discouraged. With space and wi-fi given free by the venue, You can find out more about Jellies here: http://workatjelly.com/
Free of charge. To book your place, please click here
Talk and readings by Nadene Ghouri
Tuesday 11th September, 8pm
Tickets £10.00 (includes a glass of wine)
To book, call 01244 532350 or e-mail enquiries@gladlib.org
Jelly Day
Monday 1st October, 10am - 4pm
Our next Jelly Day will take place in 'Food for Thought' on Monday 1 October.
The principle behind Jelly is simple - just bring your laptop or whatever you need to work, and share space with other co-workers. Sometimes quiet, sometimes chatty, Jellies are great ways to meet new business contacts, although they are definitely not "networking" events and direct selling to fellow Jelly attendees is discouraged. With space and wi-fi given free by the venue, You can find out more about Jellies here: http://workatjelly.com/
Free of charge. To book your place, please click here
Jelly Day
Tuesday 30th October, 10am - 4pm
Our next Jelly Day will take place in 'Food for Thought' on Tuesday 30 October.
The principle behind Jelly is simple - just bring your laptop or whatever you need to work, and share space with other co-workers. Sometimes quiet, sometimes chatty, Jellies are great ways to meet new business contacts, although they are definitely not "networking" events and direct selling to fellow Jelly attendees is discouraged. With space and wi-fi given free by the venue, You can find out more about Jellies here: http://workatjelly.com/
Free of charge. To book your place, please click here
Cocktails and Poetry Reading with Ian Parks
Thursday 1st November, 5.30-7pm
Free of charge. Dinner is also available £12.00 (optional extra).
To book, call 01244 532350 or e-mail enquiries@gladlib.org
Desert Island Poems with Ian Parks
Thursday 22nd November 8pm
Ian Parks reads and discusses his ten favourite poems from ten favourite poets and introduces his own versions of poems by the modern Greek poet, Cavafy.
Tickets £10
To book, call 01244 532350 or e-mail enquiries@gladlib.org
Jelly Day
Monday 26th November, 10am - 4pm
Our next Jelly Day will take place in 'Food for Thought' on Monday 26 November.
The principle behind Jelly is simple - just bring your laptop or whatever you need to work, and share space with other co-workers. Sometimes quiet, sometimes chatty, Jellies are great ways to meet new business contacts, although they are definitely not "networking" events and direct selling to fellow Jelly attendees is discouraged. With space and wi-fi given free by the venue, You can find out more about Jellies here: http://workatjelly.com/
Free of charge. To book your place, please click here
Conversation Dinner
Monday 26th November, 7pm
An opportunity to get beyond small talk and discuss a range of topics over a delicious dinner.
Tickets are £25 and include a welcome drink, a three course meal and coffee.
To book a ticket call 01244 532350 or e-mail enquiries@gladlib.org. Tickets must be booked by Wednesday 14th November.
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