Renewals and returns
You will not be charged for the late return of any items during the period that the libraries are closed. Please hold onto any items you currently have on loan and do not try to post them through letter boxes or leave them outside libraries.
Home Access to Find My Past
In light of the challenging circumstances we are all facing, Findmypast would like to provide remote access to your library subscription via username and password.
Username: Bradford_Local_Studies_Library@findmypast.co.uk
Password: FMP2020
These details can be entered into the 'Sign In' page:
https://www.findmypast.co.uk/sign-in
Some things to be aware of:
Users will not be able to log into their personal Findmypast account to use the library subscription as they normally would via IP address recognition whilst in the library premises.
Why not join our new online book group or start your own using our Borrowbox ebook service.
These book group books can borrowed by up to 500 people at one time and a new book will be selected for discussion, and available to borrow, every two weeks and you can join in the chat and let us know your thoughts on our Facebook group #LibrariesFromHome or in our forum https://bradlibsbookgroup.freeforums.net
These book group books are listed under LibrariesFromHome on the Borrowbox app.
Our first book is The Holiday by T.M Logan
Visit this link to use our ebook service:
https://www.bradford.gov.uk/libraries/library-services-online/e-books/
New Bradford Libraries Forum
We have a forum where you can discuss book stuff including our new online book group. We also have a section on there called 'ask a librarian' for any book or library related things we may be able to help you with. https://bradlibsbookgroup.freeforums.net
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Are you missing our library creative writing courses and workshops? Our lovely creative writing tutors have taken their courses and workshops online.
Creative writing course with Steve O’Connor
Learn about different writing styles and genre through weekly exercises. This course will lead you through the essentials of the craft – including characterization, plotting, description, dialogue and editing. There will also be the chance to explore publishing opportunities and share your own writing and receive feedback. Beginners and more experienced writers welcome.10 weeks.
To find out more email Steve creativewritingbradford@yahoo.com
Skype Poetry Workshops with Mark Connors and Gill Lambert
Join Mark and Gill, for their Skype Poetry Workshops. Suppportive, creative workshops offering prompts for your own writing, sharing and feedback as well as advice for publishing and editing. Whatever your writing experience, get prompts, a push in the right direction.
For more information and to sign up.please email: g.lambert801@btinternet.com or mark@markconnors.co.uk
Places are limited so sign up asap to avoid disappointment.
The Short Story Course Online short story course via Skype, facilitated by Mark Connors.
This course will look at various forms of the short story and produce work which will be discussed and workshopped by the participants and the tutor. For more information and to sign up, contact Mark Connors at mark@markconnors.co.uk
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Rhyme Challenge
Useful Reading and learning links to use with children during COVID-19 Pandemic
During the current closure of libraries and schools, as the country tries to cope and tackle the Covid-19 Pandemic, we have listed tried and tested links to useful and fun learning and reading resources for children and young people to use at home.
We will continue to add resources as we assess them, giving you the opportunity to use quality online resources from a variety of organisations and sources.
https://www.bradford.gov.uk/libraries/children-and-young-people/reading-and-learning-links/
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