LOCAL people are being asked to join in the celebrations of Blackshots Library’s 60th birthday in May.
The Blackshots Lane library is celebrating its diamond anniversary in the week of 13 to 18 May and Thurrock Council’s library service has issued an invitation to local people to pop along and join them.
People are being invited to see a special photographic display, or listen to a talk about the area; but on Saturday (18 May) they can come along to a party and add their own memories to a collection.
During the week there is an opportunity to see the photographic display put together by Andrew Burt, the council’s local studies librarian and Andrew himself will be there to chat about the display at the following times:
Monday, 13 May 2pm to 4pm;
Tuesday, 14 May 3pm to 5pm;
Friday, 17 May 10am to noon; and
Saturday, 18 May 10am to 4pm.
The library’s actual birthday is on the Thursday (16 May) and on that day, Jonathan Catton, the council’s heritage and museums officer, will be giving a talk entitled The Amazing History of Blackshots, starting at 6pm at the library. Tickets are free, but must be booked by phoning the library on 01375 373244.
On Saturday, 18 May local people are being invited to enjoy a family day out with a cup of tea and a slice of birthday cake.
Parents can bring along their children for the special story times and at 2pm meet the Mayor of Thurrock and listen to the sounds of Grays Town Band
As well as looking at the special photographic display and talking to Andrew Burt, visitors can bring along their own photographs of the area and share them with Aby Carew, Thurrock Council’s e-learning library services officer who will scan them onto the www.historypin.com website.
Local school children have also been invited to design a bookmark on the theme of My Library and the winners will be announced on 18 May in the library.
The Saturday festivities run from 10am until 1pm before restarting at 2pm for two hours.
