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SUMMARY:Calendar Competition Winners Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The winning entries in this year’s Marsden Calendar Competition are on view in the foyer of the Mechanics from today. \nCongratulations to all the winners\, and thank-you to everyone who entered and made the calendar so brilliant.
URL:https://friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk/event/calendar-competition-winners-exhibition/
LOCATION:Marsden Mechanics\, HD7 6BW
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241110T150000
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SUMMARY:Made in Manchester: Talk by Brian Groom (bestselling author of 'Northerners: a History'
DESCRIPTION:Made in Manchester: The City that Shaped the Modern World  \nThe astonishing history of how the people of Manchester and its surrounding region led the emergence of the industrial and commercial world as we know it\, from the Romans to today\, will be outlined in an illustrated talk by Brian Groom\, author of the bestselling Northerners: A History. Based on his latest book\, Made in Manchester\, Brian will talk about individuals\, famous or not\, who built the region and its culture and ask what part it can play in Britain’s – and the world’s – future. \nBrian Groom is a journalist\, formerly assistant editor and political editor of the Financial Times. He also launched and later edited Scotland on Sunday\, the Scotsman’s Sunday paper. Originally from Stretford\, Greater Manchester\, he now lives in Saddleworth. \nBuy tickets online or reserve at Marsden Library and pay on the night. \n \n 
URL:https://friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk/event/talk-by-brian-groom/
LOCATION:Marsden Mechanics\, HD7 6BW
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241118T184500
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SUMMARY:Friends of Marsden Library AGM
DESCRIPTION:The Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Marsden Library will be held in the Library at 6.45 pm on Monday 18 November 2024. \nAgenda \n\nApologies for absence\nMinutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 15th January 2024\nMatters arising\nTrustees’ report\nStatement of accounts\nAppointment of trustees\nAny other business\n\nFurther Details
URL:https://friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk/event/friends-of-marsden-library-agm-2/
LOCATION:Marsden Library\, Marsden Mechanics Hall\, Peel Street\, Marsden\, West Yorkshire\, HD7 6BW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250306T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250306T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081549
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SUMMARY:FULLY BOOKED Florence Lockwood (1861 - 1937): the extraordinary life of a Colne Valley Suffragist
DESCRIPTION:WOW: this event is now fully booked!\nCelebrate International Women’s Day and World Book Night all in one go at Marsden Library!\nDate: Thursday 6th March\nDoors Open: 7pm\nEvent: 7.30pm – 8.30pm \nFree:  please reserve your seat in advance by leaving your name at Marsden Library or online here.   \nSuffrage Banner by Florence E Lockwood\, 1911\, copyright Kirklees Museums & Galleries \nFlorence Lockwood was an artist\, suffragist and pacifist. Her memoir paints a vivid picture of the people\, politics\, communities\, and industry of the Colne Valley in the early 20th C\, and is the only known autobiography of a Yorkshire suffragist. Florence remained a practicing artist throughout her life and may be best known – in the Huddersfield area at least – for this stunning suffrage banner\, ‘Votes for Women\, Huddersfield and District’. \nWe’re delighted to welcome Janette Martin and Rebecca Gill\, editors of this new edition of Florence’s memoir\, ‘An Ordinary Life’\, published by Huddersfield History Society in November 2024\, to discuss Florence’s life and work\, and to celebrate her achievements this International Women’s Day. \n 
URL:https://friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk/event/florence-lockwood-1861-1937-the-extraordinary-life-of-a-colne-valley-suffragist/
LOCATION:Marsden Library\, Marsden Mechanics Hall\, Peel Street\, Marsden\, West Yorkshire\, HD7 6BW\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250309T150000
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SUMMARY:FULLY BOOKED Laureate's Library Tour - Marsden - Afternoon Performance
DESCRIPTION:‘I want to celebrate the physical space of libraries and take my work back into places that have given me so much.’ \nEach spring this decade\, Simon Armitage will give readings across the UK\, from the flagship libraries of the big cities to smaller libraries serving rural and remote communities. Using the alphabet as a compass\, his journey will celebrate the library as one of the great and necessary institutions. \nJoin Simon in the next stage of his 10-year adventure for a series of free poetry readings live in libraries. \n‘My experience of reading and writing began in the village library where I grew up\, (that’s Marsden he’s talking about – Ed) then in the nearby town library\, then in libraries at various places of study and teaching. For many people they are an invaluable aspect of everyday life\, giving access not just to books but to services\, learning\, conversation and creative thinking. I want to pay my respects to these unique institutions. By planning readings up to a decade in advance I’m being optimistic about the future of our libraries\, and challenging those authorities who would consider closing them down.’ \nMarsden Library is the fifth stop of the 2025 tour\, L to M Libraries\, which includes six libraries in England\, Wales and Northern Ireland. \nTwo Performances \n\nSunday 9th March\, Doors 1.30\, Event 2.00 – 3.00\nSunday 9th March\, Doors 6.00\, Event 6.30 – 7.30\n\nBook Sales and Signing \n \nHow to Enter the Ticket Ballot \nYou can enter the ballot by: \n\nEntering your details in the ticket link below – if you have access to the internet please help us by using the online ticket link.\nAt the Marsden Mechanics reception\, Monday – Saturday:  pick up and complete the ballot form and leave it in the box provided by Friday 21st February.\nBy phoning Marsden Mechanics on 01484 844587 Monday 10 – Friday 14 February.\nYou will be asked to state how many tickets you would like (max 2 per person) and which performance you can attend\, and to provide either an email address (preferred) or phone number (if you don’t have an email address) so that we can contact you if you are successful in the ballot.\nIf you don’t hear from us\, we’re sorry but you have been unlucky this time.\n\nAll routes onto the ballot give an equal chance of success\, please help us by using our online link if you can. \nBallot closes at 5pm on Friday 21st February. \nEnter the Ballot
URL:https://friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk/event/laureates-library-tour-marsden/
LOCATION:Marsden Library\, Marsden Mechanics Hall\, Peel Street\, Marsden\, West Yorkshire\, HD7 6BW\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250309T193000
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SUMMARY:FULLY BOOKED Laureate's Library Tour - Marsden - Evening Performance
DESCRIPTION:‘I want to celebrate the physical space of libraries and take my work back into places that have given me so much.’ \nEach spring this decade\, Simon Armitage will give readings across the UK\, from the flagship libraries of the big cities to smaller libraries serving rural and remote communities. Using the alphabet as a compass\, his journey will celebrate the library as one of the great and necessary institutions. \nJoin Simon in the next stage of his 10-year adventure for a series of free poetry readings live in libraries. \n‘My experience of reading and writing began in the village library where I grew up\, (that’s Marsden he’s talking about – Ed) then in the nearby town library\, then in libraries at various places of study and teaching. For many people they are an invaluable aspect of everyday life\, giving access not just to books but to services\, learning\, conversation and creative thinking. I want to pay my respects to these unique institutions. By planning readings up to a decade in advance I’m being optimistic about the future of our libraries\, and challenging those authorities who would consider closing them down.’ \nMarsden Library is the fifth stop of the 2025 tour\, L to M Libraries\, which includes six libraries in England\, Wales and Northern Ireland. \nTwo Performances \n\nSunday 9th March\, Doors 1.30\, Event 2.00 – 3.00\nSunday 9th March\, Doors 6.00\, Event 6.30 – 7.30\n\nBook signing and sales from Read \n \nHow to Enter the Ticket Ballot \nYou can enter the ballot by: \n\nEntering your details in the ticket link below – if you have access to the internet please help us by using the online ticket link.\nAt the Marsden Mechanics reception\, Monday – Saturday:  pick up and complete the ballot form and leave it in the box provided by Friday 21 February.\nBy phoning Marsden Mechanics on 01484 844587\, Monday 10 – Friday 14 February\nYou will be asked to state how many tickets you would like (max 2 per person) and which performance you can attend\, and to provide either an email address (preferred) or phone number (if you don’t have an email address) so that we can contact you if you are successful in the ballot.\nIf you don’t hear from us\, we’re sorry but you have been unlucky this time.\n\nAll routes onto the ballot give an equal chance of success\, please help us by using our online link if you can. \nBallot closes at 5pm on Friday 21st February. \nEnter the Ballot
URL:https://friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk/event/laureates-library-tour-marsden-evening-performance/
LOCATION:Marsden Library\, Marsden Mechanics Hall\, Peel Street\, Marsden\, West Yorkshire\, HD7 6BW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T203000
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SUMMARY:Stella Halkyard - Library Lives: A Bookworm's Lifelong Love of Libraries
DESCRIPTION:Q: What do all these have in common? \n\nWilliam Wordsworth’s hair\nMarcel Proust’s hair\nMrs Gaskell’s sewing scissors\nThe lining of Walt Whitman’s hat\nDelia Derbyshire’s wartime gas mask\n\nA: You can find them all in the collections of the John Rylands Library in Manchester! \nStella Halkyard will read from and discuss her book\, Library Lives\, described by the TLS as ‘a small\, eloquent treasury’\,’a fitting tribute to the breadth and eclectism of the Rylands’. \nRead the TLS Review \nDate: Thursday 3rd April\nDoors Open: 7.00 pm\nEvent:  7.30 – 8.30 pm \nFREE: booking required.  Please visit Marsden Library or book here to reserve your seats. \nLibrary Lives plots the lifelong love affair between one particular bookworm and the John Rylands Library in Manchester\, its collections drawn from every corner and period of the  world. \nStella Halkyard studied English at the University of Newcastle\, History of Art at the University of Manchester\, and Archive Studies at the University of Liverpool. She was the Joint Head of Special Collections at the John Rylands Library at the University of Manchester where she curated its Modern Literary Archives\, Art\, Photography and Object Collections for many years. \nAs a curator\, she was responsible for the endless classifying\, documenting\, and describing that brings alive library collections.  Over the last two decades\, her popular ‘Pictures from a Library’ and ‘Archive Corner’ features published in PN Review told the life stories of these and many other fascinating objects. \nNow\, the objects and their stories are brought together in Library Lives\, unlocking the vibrancy of the Ryland’s collections for a new generation of readers\, enabling them to discover the richness of its contents and take them on their own readerly and writerly adventures.
URL:https://friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk/event/stella-halkyard-library-lives-a-bookworms-lifelong-love-of-libraries/
LOCATION:Marsden Library\, Marsden Mechanics Hall\, Peel Street\, Marsden\, West Yorkshire\, HD7 6BW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081549
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SUMMARY:A Wilding Year\, Hannah Dale - with Huddersfield Literature Festival
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an illustrated talk from Hannah Dale\, the artist behind successful stationery and gift design company Wrendale Designs\, about the ambitious rewilding project that she and her husband have undertaken on their 300-acre farm.  \nWhen Hannah and Jack inherited his father’s farm in North Lincolnshire\, they soon realised that the poor soil made it challenging for food production and the perfect candidate for rewilding.  \nIn her new book\, A Wilding Year\, she recounts the remarkable process of restoring the farm’s ecosystems\, creating a mosaic of opportunities for wildlife at a time when the natural world is in great need of protection.  \nHannah will give a talk about the rewilding process and show some of her stunning sketches and illustrations that capture the beauty and power of nature across the seasons.  \nHannah Dale runs Wrendale Designs\, a stationery and gift design company that specialises in endearing illustrations depicting British wildlife\, which she founded in 2012. Hannah grew up in rural Lincolnshire which has always inspired her watercolour illustrations. Studying art at school before reading zoology at Cambridge\, she went on to work as a stockbroker in London before returning to Lincolnshire to find an outlet for her artistic roots and passion for ecology and conservation. Hannah’s previous books include: A Dog’s Life\, The Farmyard Set\, Born to be Wild\, The Young Ones and Flying the Nest.  \n\n15th May\nDoors: 6.30pm\nEvent: 7pm – 8pm\nBar\, Refreshments\, Signing\n\nTickets from Huddersfield Literature Festival
URL:https://friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk/event/a-wilding-year-hannah-dale-with-huddersfield-literature-festival/
LOCATION:West Yorkshire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250601T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250630T235900
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SUMMARY:Calendar Competition
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URL:https://friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk/event/calendar-competition/
LOCATION:West Yorkshire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T200000
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SUMMARY:Sarah Brooks\, The Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wasteland
DESCRIPTION:Northern Bookshelf Live from New Writing North \nThe Cautious Traveller’s Guide to the Wastelands – Readings and Q&A \nCome join us at Marsden Library for an evening of literary escapism. Sarah will read from her debut novel and Sunday Times Bestseller\, The Cautious Traveller’s Guide to the Wastlands\, a historical fantasy set on a version of the Trans-Siberian express. “It is said there is a price that every passenger must pay. A price beyond the cost of a ticket.” Audience Q&A\, book signing and sales. \n  \nThursday 26th June\nMarsden Library\nDoors: 6.30 pm\, Event: 7.00pm \nBottle Bar\, Signing & Sales \n£3 \nGet your tickets here
URL:https://friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk/event/sarah-brook-the-cautious-travellers-guide-to-the-wasteland/
LOCATION:Marsden Library\, Marsden Mechanics Hall\, Peel Street\, Marsden\, West Yorkshire\, HD7 6BW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250904T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250904T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081549
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SUMMARY:Determination\, with Tawseef Khan
DESCRIPTION:Northern Bookshelf Live from New Writing North\nDetermination\nJamila Shah is twenty-nine and exhausted. An immigration solicitor tasked with running the precious family law firm\, Jamila is prone to being woken in the middle of the night by frantic phone calls from clients on the cusp of deportation. Working under the shadow of the government’s ‘hostile environment’\, she constantly prays and hopes that their ‘determinations’ will result in her clients being allowed to stay. With no time for friends\, family or even herself (never mind a needy partner)\, Jamila’s life feels hectic and out of control. Then a breakdown of sorts forces her to seek change – to pursue her own happiness while navigating the endless expectations that the world seems to have of her\, and still committing herself to a career devoted to helping others. In this assured and character-driven debut\, we meet the staff of Shah & Co Solicitors\, who themselves arrived in the UK not too long ago\, and their clients\, more recent arrivals – all trying to achieve some semblance of normality. \nAbout the Author\nTawseef Khan is a qualified immigration solicitor and holds a doctoral degree from the University of Liverpool\, where he examined the fairness of the British asylum system. He is also a graduate of the creative writing programme at the University of East Anglia\, where he received the Seth Donaldson Memorial Bursary. His fiction has appeared in Lighthouse and Test Signal: a Northern anthology; his non-fiction in the New York Times\, The Face and Hyphen. His debut non-fiction book Muslim\, Actually was published by Atlantic in 2021. His debut novel Determination will be published in paperback on 19 June 2025. He lives in Manchester.
URL:https://friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk/event/tawseef-khan-destination/
LOCATION:Marsden Library\, Marsden Mechanics Hall\, Peel Street\, Marsden\, West Yorkshire\, HD7 6BW\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
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SUMMARY:2025 Marsden Calendar On Sale
DESCRIPTION: 
URL:https://friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk/event/2025-marsden-calendar-on-sale/
LOCATION:West Yorkshire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251117T184500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251117T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081549
CREATED:20251021T154841Z
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting 2025
DESCRIPTION:Notice of AGM
URL:https://friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk/event/annual-general-meeting-2025/
LOCATION:Marsden Library\, Marsden Mechanics Hall\, Peel Street\, Marsden\, West Yorkshire\, HD7 6BW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081549
CREATED:20251107T124051Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Information Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers are an essential part of keeping Marsden Library open and new volunteers are always welcome.  You would work alongside a member of staff\, and you would receive full training. If you would like to find out more\, drop in to the Information Afternoon on 26th November.  If you’re interested\, but can’t make it\, just drop us a line – info@friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk.
URL:https://friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk/event/volunteer-information-afternoon-2/
LOCATION:Marsden Library\, Marsden Mechanics Hall\, Peel Street\, Marsden\, West Yorkshire\, HD7 6BW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081549
CREATED:20250911T123528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T161455Z
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SUMMARY:NEW DATE The Blue of You with Amanda Huggins
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URL:https://friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk/event/the-blue-of-you-with-amanda-huggins/
LOCATION:Marsden Library\, Marsden Mechanics Hall\, Peel Street\, Marsden\, West Yorkshire\, HD7 6BW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260208T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081549
CREATED:20251117T170610Z
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SUMMARY:Cycling Legends with Chris Sidwells
DESCRIPTION:Presented with thanks to our sponsor\, Wood’s Bicycle Service and Repair\, and supported with grant funding from the Cuckoo’s Nest\, Marsden \nLove riding your bike – it’s a Sunday afternoon – why not do a social ride to join us (plenty of space for bike parking on the Cobbles outside the Mechanics)? \nBooking Link: \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk/event/cycling-legends-with-chris-sidwells/
LOCATION:West Yorkshire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081549
CREATED:20250911T123659Z
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SUMMARY:Brian Groom: These Isles\, a People's History of England\, Ireland\, Scotland\, and Wales
DESCRIPTION:Book Here\, just £3
URL:https://friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk/event/brian-groom/
LOCATION:Marsden Mechanics\, HD7 6BW
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T171500
DTSTAMP:20260417T081549
CREATED:20260307T170247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T170247Z
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SUMMARY:Crazy Chemicals at Marsden Library
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URL:https://friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk/event/crazy-chemicals-at-marsden-library/
LOCATION:Marsden Library\, Marsden Mechanics Hall\, Peel Street\, Marsden\, West Yorkshire\, HD7 6BW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081549
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Poetry with John McAuliffe
DESCRIPTION:Get Your Ticket Here \nJohn McAuliffe grew up in County Kerry\, Ireland. The Gallery Press has published his five collections: A Better Life (2002)\, which was shortlisted for a Forward Prize in 2002; Next Door (2007); Of All Places (2011)\, which was a Poetry Book Society Recommendation; The Way In (2015)\, which was joint winner of the Michael Hartnett Award; and The Kabul Olympics (forthcoming). \nHe teaches poetry at the University of Manchester’s Centre for New Writing.
URL:https://friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk/event/an-evening-of-poetry-with-john-mcauliffe/
LOCATION:Marsden Library\, Marsden Mechanics Hall\, Peel Street\, Marsden\, West Yorkshire\, HD7 6BW\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260410T163000
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SUMMARY:Story Trail: True or Poo
DESCRIPTION:Come into the Library to pick up a Story Trail sheet\, and seek out the answers in Marsden Park.
URL:https://friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk/event/story-trail-true-or-poo/
LOCATION:Marsden Library\, Marsden Mechanics Hall\, Peel Street\, Marsden\, West Yorkshire\, HD7 6BW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260417T193000
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SUMMARY:Author Event: Normally Weird & Weirdly Normal - Robin Ince
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets (£10/£8) \nIt’s a HUGE pleasure once again to welcome Robin Ince to Marsden\, with his latest book\, ‘Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal’. \nJoin us in the Mechanics for what’s sure to be a fast-paced\, humorous and insightful conversation about Robin’s own experience of neurodiversity.  There’ll be time to buy books\, and chat to Robin – and you’ll be able to get a copy of the paperback ahead of its official publication date of 30 April – EXCLUSIVE! \nA powerful\, personal exploration of anxiety\, ADHD and neurodiversity\, Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal reminds us all – no matter how weird we feel – that it’s okay to be a little different. We all are. \nWhat if being a bit weird is actually entirely normal? What if sharing our internal struggles wasn’t a sign of weakness\, but strength? \nFor over thirty years\, award-winning broadcaster and comedian Robin Ince has entertained thousands in person and on air. But underneath the surface\, a whirlwind was at play – a struggle with sadness\, concentration\, self-doubt and near-constant anxiety. But then he discovered he had all the hallmarks of ADHD and his stumbling blocks became stepping stones. \nIn Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal\, Robin uses his own experiences to explore the neurodivergent experience and to ask what the point of “being normal” really is. Packed with personal insights\, intimate anecdotes and interviews with psychologists\, neuroscientists and many neurodivergent people he has met along the way\, this is a quirky and witty dive into the world of human behaviour. \n£10/£8 \n17th April\nDoors: 7pm\nEvent: 7.30pm – 8.30pm \nOn sale now – book online
URL:https://friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk/event/author-event-normally-weird-weirdly-normal-robin-ince/
LOCATION:Marsden Mechanics\, HD7 6BW
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081549
CREATED:20260328T181446Z
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SUMMARY:Neighbourhood Police Team Drop in - 23 April\, 11.00 - 12.00
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk/event/neighbourhood-police-team-drop-in-23-april-11-00-12-00/
LOCATION:Marsden Library\, Marsden Mechanics Hall\, Peel Street\, Marsden\, West Yorkshire\, HD7 6BW\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kirklees Libraries and Information Centres":MAILTO:marsden.lic@kirklees.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081549
CREATED:20260328T182014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T182014Z
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SUMMARY:The Lost Art of Letter Writing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk/event/the-lost-art-of-letter-writing/
LOCATION:Marsden Library\, Marsden Mechanics Hall\, Peel Street\, Marsden\, West Yorkshire\, HD7 6BW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081549
CREATED:20260207T153745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T153827Z
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SUMMARY:HLF 2026: Ancient: Reviving the Woods That Made Britain\, with Luke Barley
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk/event/hlf-2026-ancient-reviving-the-woods-that-made-britain-with-luke-barlye/
LOCATION:Marsden Mechanics\, HD7 6BW
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/banner_luke-barley.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081549
CREATED:20260328T182521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T182521Z
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SUMMARY:DecoupageWorkshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk/event/decoupageworkshop/
LOCATION:Marsden Library\, Marsden Mechanics Hall\, Peel Street\, Marsden\, West Yorkshire\, HD7 6BW\, United Kingdom
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