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Haddenham Community Library was established in November 2012, in response to Buckinghamshire County Council's decision to reduce the number of County managed libraries. So this November represent's HCL's 5th Anniversary!

As a way of celebrating, the library trustees, staff and volunteers are inviting residents to come along to the library to enjoy a programme of events chosen to appeal to both younger and more mature members of the community.

Remember, you don't have to be a member of the library to attend these events.

Saturday November 4th at 11.00am
Read and Draw with Korky Paul (Illustrator of Winnie the Witch books) Suitable for children aged 5 to 11 yrs. Free event.

Thursday 16th November at 10.30am
Brunch with Bruce — a selection of readings by actor Bruce Alexander (ITV's Touch of Frost- Supt Mullett). Free event

Saturday 18th November at 11.00am
Steve Cole live! (Author of Astrosaurs and Cows in Action) Suitable for children aged 6 to 12 yrs. Free event

Wednesday 22nd November at 7.00pm
Cocktails and Crime with Claire Mackintosh — thriller/crime writer. Tickets £5.00 available from library only

Saturday 25th November between 2.00 — 4.00pm
Order! Order! Order! — Afternoon Tea with the Speaker the Rt. Hon John Bercow MP. Free event

You can find out more details about the individual events by visiting the library website or by calling into the library and picking up a brochure or telephoning 08452 303232.

Please note that the tickets for Clare Macintosh are selling fast with only a few left.

For the Bruce Alexander and John Bercow events, library staff would find it helpful if those interested in attending could register that interest at the library to help with catering arrangements.

Please come and help celebrate HCL's 5th birthday — there will be balloons, a birthday cake and other delights to make it a real party!

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