Name: Make a Roald Dahl Hat and Mr. Twit's Beard
Start: 2025-09-13T13:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-09-13T14:00:00+00:00
Location: Hornsey Library

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<p>We have 9 libraries to visit and a <a href="https://www.haringey.gov.uk/libraries-sport-and-leisure/libraries/services/home-library-service">Home Library Service</a> for those who are unable to visit our libraries.&nbsp;</p>
<h1><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Opening Hours</span></h1>
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<li><strong>Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday</strong>: 9am to 7pm</li>
<li><strong>Wednesday</strong>: 10am to 7pm</li>
<li><strong>Saturday</strong>: 9am to 5pm</li>
<li><strong>Sunday</strong>:
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<li>Wood Green, Hornsey and Marcus Garvey libraries only: 12 noon to 4pm</li>
<li>All other libraries are closed on Sunday</li>
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<li><strong>All of our libraries are closed on Bank Holidays</strong></li>
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<div>Overdrive and its Libby app provide access to thousands of the latest eBooks and eAudiobooks. The Liby app works on smartphones, tablets, computers and e-readers.</div>
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<p><a href="https://libbyapp.com/welcome" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Download a book using Libby</a></p>
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<div>Listen to eAudiobooks on your phone, PC and tablet.</div>
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<p><a href="https://library.bolindadigital.com/haringey" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Download an audiobook with Borrowbox</a></p>
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<div>Download e-editions of the daily newspapers and popular magazines to your tablet, smartphone or PC.</div>
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<p><a href="https://www.pressreader.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Download a newspaper or magazine using Pressreader</a></p>
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<h2>Free Online Resources Using Your Library Card.</h2>
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<li>Transparent Languages - Online language learning</li>
<li>GoCitizen.co.uk - an online study resource for candidates preparing for the Life in the UK test or British Citizenship test.</li>
<li>Theory Test Pro - an online simulation of the UK's driving theory test.</li>
<li>Oxford Dictionary of National Biography</li>
<li>Oxford University Press - (enter HAR before Library Username e.g "HAR12345678"</li>
<li>BFI Replay - A free online archive of BFI footage (available via library public computers)</li>
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<p><a href="https://www.haringey.gov.uk/libraries-sport-and-leisure/libraries/research-online" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Online research resources</a></p>

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<h1>Printing</h1>
<p>Printing is available at all of our libraries, as well as scanning documents and photocopying. You will need a library card which you need&nbsp;to activate&nbsp;first on the printing devices.</p>
<p>If you have supplied an email at registration, you can also use our new<strong>&nbsp;email to print facility&nbsp;</strong>without the need of using one of the public computers and securely collect your prints at any branch.</p>
<p>To use the email to print, simply attach your file and send it from your&nbsp;<strong>registered email&nbsp;</strong>to:</p>
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<li style="list-style-type: square;">Black and white print:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:librarymonoprinting@haringey.gov.uk">librarymonoprinting@</a><a href="mailto:librarymonoprinting@haringey.gov.uk">haringey.gov.uk</a></li>
<li style="list-style-type: square;">Colour printing:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:librarycolourprinting@haringey.gov.uk">librarycolourprinting@haringey.gov.uk</a></li>
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<p>Please ensure you have enough credit on your account before sending files to print. An email will be sent back to confirm when files are ready to be collected. You will need to swipe your card, so please make sure you have it with you when you collect your print files.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You can speak to a member of staff if you need further guidance.</p>
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<h1>How to Book a Computer&nbsp;</h1>
<p>Choose your preferred library and time slot via our&nbsp;new booking system MyPC. Alternatively, you can also walk in&nbsp;without a booking.</p>
<p>We have created a short instructional video tutorial&nbsp;on&nbsp;using MyPC that all users are encouraged to watch:</p>
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<p><strong>Important:</strong>&nbsp;We are aware the online booking system is not completely accessible for all users, and we are working to fix these issues. If you have problems using the system, then you can always book via phone at&nbsp;020 8489 2700.</p>
<p><strong>We are not currently able to provide individual support to help you use computers.</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://mypcbooking.haringey.gov.uk/cire/login.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Book a PC here</a></strong></p>
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<h1>Acceptable Usage Policy</h1>
<p>We ask all Internet users to agree to our acceptable usage policy, as outlined below.</p>
<p>You are allowed to use our&nbsp;computers provided that your use is of an acceptable nature.</p>
<p><strong>Acceptable Usage is defined as (but not limited to):</strong></p>
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<li style="list-style-type: square;">Research</li>
<li style="list-style-type: square;">Email</li>
<li style="list-style-type: square;">Online retail</li>
<li style="list-style-type: square;">Schoolwork&nbsp;and homework.</li>
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<p><strong>Non Acceptable Usage is defined as (but not limited to):</strong></p>
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<li style="list-style-type: square;">An activity that violates copyright or software licence agreements</li>
<li style="list-style-type: square;">An activity, which changes, damages or destroys computer software, hardware or data belonging to Haringey Council</li>
<li style="list-style-type: square;">An activity, which seeks to gain, unauthorised access to internal or external information systems, for whatever purpose</li>
<li style="list-style-type: square;">Using the Internet for any illegal activity, or for the purpose of libel, slander or harassment</li>
<li style="list-style-type: square;">Sending, receiving or displaying text or graphics which may be reasonably construed to be obscene or offensive</li>
<li style="list-style-type: square;">Sending material that is intended or likely to cause annoyance or inconvenience to the recipient</li>
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<p>The term&nbsp;<strong>Computer</strong>&nbsp;is defined as the whole workstation (CPU, keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, headphones, CDs, disk drives, CD drives, etc).</p>
<p>The term&nbsp;<strong>Activity</strong>&nbsp;is defined at the discretion of the Systems Manager of Haringey Libraries, Archives and Museum Service.</p>
<p>If you break the terms in this Acceptable Usage Policy or use this computer for '<strong>non-acceptable usage</strong>' then you may be removed from the network without prior warning.</p>

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<p>Below are a series of &lsquo;how to&rsquo; videos to teach you how to use the new website:</p>
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<h3><strong>How to sign in to your library account</strong></h3>
<p>Sign into your library account to view your loans, make reservations, view loan history and view fees and charges. Watch the video below to learn how.</p>
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<h3><strong>How to renew your books</strong></h3>
<p>How to keep your library loans up-to-date.</p>
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<h3><strong>How to update your account preferences</strong></h3>
<p>You can change your contact, marketing and other preferences in your online account. Watch the video below to learn how.</p>
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<h3><strong>How to browse the library catalogue&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p>You can browse and reserve library items from the entire Haringey Libraries catalogue and then collect them from your local library. You can filter by genres, categories and authors.</p>
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<p><strong><em>From March 2023</em></strong>&nbsp;you will also be able to reserve books and materials for collection at your local library from any Haringey library and all libraries across The Libraries Consortium. Watch the video below to learn how.</p>
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<h3><strong>How to make a payment&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p>You can pay your library account charges and fines online. Watch the video below to learn how.</p>
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Join us to celebrate Roald Dahl Day in style!
Roald Dahl Day celebrates the birthday of Roald Dahl - probably one of the greatest storytellers of all time.
 Come along and decorate your very own Roald Dahl Day Hat or make Mr. Twit’s Beard!
Did you know that the idea of the Twits was triggered by Dahl’s desire to ‘do something against beards’, because he did not like them.
Mr. Twit is known for having a big, hairy, horrible beard which he never washes and so it ends up filled with bits of old food.
How dirty will your beard look?

Make a Roald Dahl Hat and Mr. Twit's Beard

Make a Roald Dahl Hat and Mr. Twit's Beard

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