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Library e-bulletin January 2021 |
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Children and Families January Newsletter
Happy New Year and welcome to the first Children and Families newsletter of 2021! As we settle into another period of lockdown, we have lots of ideas to keep you busy during January. Why not check out resources to support you with home schooling, watch our STEM and activity videos, or simply Take 10 minutes and switch off with a good book.
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Support for home learning from the National Literacy Trust
We know that the announcement of school closures presents an incredibly challenging time for all parents and carers. The National Literacy Trust can support you with their parent-facing platform, Words for Life. Whether you're looking for your child to chat, play, read, listen, make or watch, get stuck in with our fun and easy activities for all children aged 0-12.
For children aged 13+, why not have a look at Zone In? Here you'll find the best tips to boost young adults' reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
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National Storytelling Week
Celebrate National Storytelling Week with us and wonderful local storyteller Richard O’Neill! Richard is a master storyteller who loves to share his unique stories. He is also very proud of his Romani and Northern roots, so join us for an inclusive and fantastic storytelling session as part of our regular Buzzin’ for Books series!
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Holocaust Memorial 14 January - Day Be the Light in the Darkness
Tom Palmer, author of After the War will be talking about his book on Manchester Libraries Facebook page and YouTube channel on Thursday 14 January at 11am. Tom will talk about the Windermere Boys who live/lived in the city and were welcomed in by the local Jewish community.
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Family Friendly Film Club – Superheroes!
Saturday 16 January on Manchester Libraries Facebook page at 12pm.
Each month we create a themed video which you can enjoy before watching our suggested film or a film of your own choice that fits our theme. We will show you simple things to make and suggest snacks to have whilst watching the movie.
Watch our superhero themed video on Manchester Libraries YouTube channel.
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Young People's Reading Group (YPRG)
Do you enjoy reading? Want to share your latest findings with other young people?
If you are aged between 13-18 years, come along on Thursday 21st January at 7pm to our monthly virtual reading group on Zoom. We will have a fun quiz with prize, a guide on how to access library books and magazines, plus a chance to chat with other young people and discuss your favourite titles. If you have just decided to start reading again, we can recommend some authors and titles for you to try.
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The best kids' books of 2020, chosen by top authors and illustrators
Booktrust have asked top authors and illustrators including Waterstones Children's Laureate Cressida Cowell, BookTrust President Michael Morpurgo, Waterstones Children’s Book Award winner Dapo Adeola, Welsh Laureate Eloise Williams, former laureates Anne Fine and Chris Riddell and Book Trust’s Writer in Residence Smriti Halls the impossible question: pick just one favourite published in 2020........check out their answers!
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Children’s e-books and audio books
Our choice for January is Tom Gates - Tom Gates - Book 4 Genius Ideas (Mostly) by Liz Pichon, Narrated by Rupert Grint (suitable for children aged 7+)
The highs and lows of Tom's life are funnier and more extreme than ever in this fourth wicked diary from the Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning series!
Download your eAudiobooks for free from BorrowBox with your library card! If you don't have a Manchester Libraries card all you need to do is register here and use the temporary library number you are given.
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Career Conversation Series for Young People Social Worker Jamila Thomas
Thursday 28 January, 7-8pm
Jamila started her journey into social work when she was 18, and studied at the University of Nottingham, graduating when she was 21. Jamila began her first job in social work at 21 and has been working ever since.
If you are thinking about your career choices, join Jamila and gain an insight into a career in social work. This virtual career chat is for young people aged between 13-19 years and during the hour-long session you will have the opportunity to ask Jamila some questions.
Book your free place via Eventbrite or email Siobhan.o'connor@manchester.gov.uk
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Get into science!
For most of 2020 Manchester Libraries have been creating simple science videos you could try at home. You could amaze your friends and family with our easy to do experiments and you may even enjoy it as much as we have!
Every Saturday at 11am we will post a new video on the Manchester Libraries You Tube channel.
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Welcome,’ said Hagrid, ‘to Diagon Alley!’
We're very excited to share that the theme for the 7th annual Harry Potter Book Night is Diagon Alley! Harry Potter Book Night takes place each year and is a chance for everyone to join together to celebrate J.K. Rowling’s wonderful series. You can take part in the magical fun here to discover games, quizzes, worksheets and much more!
Jump on your broomstick and fly into Harry’s magical world with our collections.
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Buzzin’ For Books- join author Manjeet Mann
Catch Manjeet Mann author of Run Rebel talking about her book on Manchester Libraries Facebook page and YouTube channel on Thursday 11th February at 11am.
This title is suitable for young people aged 12 and above and grown-ups too!
Run, Rebel is a novel in verse featuring teenage Amber. Amber is trapped - by her father's rules, by his expectations, by her own fears. Now she's ready to fight - for her mother, for her sister, for herself but freedom always comes at a price...
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Big Book Giveaway Fundraising appeal
Manchester Libraries has a huge range of children’s books available in libraries and online, but we also recognise the importance of children having their own books at home. #ReadMCR has been donating books to community groups, foodbanks, youth groups and Sure Start Centres, to reach those families most in need. So far, we have gifted 31,000 books, and we are so grateful to those people who have already generously donated to our fundraising appeal.
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Children’s Mental Health Week
It’s Children’s Mental Health Week in February and this year we all need to look after ourselves and each other. Books can help us understand the world around us, but also support us with some practical tips and strategies. Take a look at our collections that have been put together to support children and young people.
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The National Football Museum
The National Football Museum are hosting their Kicking Off Your Creativity series. Rewrite memorable moments in football history with the National Football Museum and co-author of the Ultimate Football Heroes series, Matt Oldfield for a series of creative writing challenges. Here’s the full series playlist
For Early Years, the National Football Museum also recently hosted a fun football themed storytelling session with a Leeds theatre group called Fidget Theatre, watch it here
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Manchester - A UNESCO City of Literature
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Our friends at Manchester City of Literature have shared this video about why Manchester deserves the UNESCO designation of City of Literature. And libraries are a key part of this. Watch here. They also have a new website with a What's On listing for events, readings and activities in Manchester.
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Spotlight on Services
Whether you're a life-long library member or newly signed up, make sure you're using all the free library services available to you. Did you know there's an...
Online catalogue and an app so you can search for and reserve or renew books from anywhere.
Our Online reference library gives you access to free language courses, digital newspapers and magazines, music streaming and business resources.
Free ebooks and audiobooks mean you can download the latest bestsellers to read or listen on any device, there are no overdue charges, they return themselves and they're free to download.
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Support us
Thanks to donations ands grants many of our events and exhibitions in Manchester Libraries are free. You can make a donation in any library or visit Manchester Central Library Development Trust to make a donation or join the Library Lovers scheme.
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