Bradford Libraries Newsletter
BORROWBOX - Our new Ebook and Eaudio Service.
 Download eAudiobooks and eBooks on your tablet, smartphone, PC or Mac. You'll just need to download the BorrowBox app to read them on your smartphone or tablet.
This free service is now live and library users can browse, download and read items 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Borrow up to two eAudiobooks and four eBooks using your Bradford library card.
Bookstart Bear's Winter Tour
 Winter stories Craft Activities* and a visit by Bookstart Bear
We really want parents and 0-5s to come and share the magic.
Monday, 5th December: Baildon Library 3.45pm*
Tuesday, 6th December Oastler Centre 1.30pm
Thursday, 8th December: Kirkgate Market 1.30pm
Friday, 9th December: Wyke Library 10am*
These events are all free. Please contact Susan Brewster-Craig on 01274 433684 for further details.
If you wish to bring a group please telephone before the event to avoid disappointment.
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Cricket Exhibition Tour of Libraries.
 A photography exhibition illustrating the grass roots beginnings of Asian cricket in Yorkshire will be touring Bradford libraries over the coming weeks.
Fri 28th October – Sat 21st January
For further details please see our Local Studies Blog here
visit the Park to Pavilions website here
follow @Parks2Pavilions on Twitter here
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Curly Tales
Productions "The Shoemakers Christmas Wish"
Revolting Rhymes
 The Shoemaker's Christmas Wish a magical re-imagining of the Elves and the Shoemaker folk tale with live music, song and dance. For children from 2 to 7 years old and parents/carers.
Saturday 10th December - Baildon Library 11am, City Library 2pm
Wednesday 21st December - Laisterdyke Library 11am
Tickets are free - booking is essential. To book go to
www.curlytales.co.uk and follow the links.
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 Bite-sized performances inspired by Roald Dahl's hilarious take on classic fairy tales with Simon Kerrigan and Sian Williams.
Free family event for all ages.
Saturday 17th December:
City Library 11am
Clayton Library 2pm
For further information tel:
City Library 01274 433600
Clayton Library 01274 880889
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Christmas Stories and Crafts
 Christmas stories and crafts every Saturday in December at Keighley Library 11am.
Come and make cards, decorations, a rudolf hand and a lantern.
Visit your local library for details of other Christmas storytimes, rhymetimes and craft sessions.
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Writing on the Wharfe presents 'Winter Tale'.
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An afternoon of storytelling, poetry and music for all ages. You can take part or sit back and soak up the experience.
Ilkley Library Saturday 10th December 2pm
Free of charge.
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Festive Silk Painting
 Festive colourful silk painting for adults. Learn how to paint onto silk with pre-printed gutta outlines. There will also be the opportunity to create your own designs. No experience needed.
Holmewood Library Thursday 1st December 2pm.
Contact Holmewood Library for more details
tel: 01274 684012
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New Years Resolutions?
 Reading groups. Join one of our reading groups or let us help you start one - we have reading groups in homes, schools, pubs, churches and libraries!
Writers groups. If you've done some writing and want to give and receive feedback in a supportive environment then join one of our writers groups - or we can help you set one up in your area.
Creative Writing Courses. We will be starting new creative writing courses in January.
For details of our groups and courses email: development.librarians@bradford.gov.uk
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How to Renew Your Items
Did you know you can renew your library items in person at your local library, online, or over the telephone with our automated phone line.
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