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Library e-bulletin August 2021 |
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Children and Families August Newsletter
The weather may be a mixed bag this summer, but our welcome is always sunny in Libraries! If you haven’t joined the Summer Reading Challenge already, what are you waiting for? You can sign up at your local library for free and you’ll receive a special Collector Poster to track your reading. When you’ve read six books, you can claim your certificate and medal. On your marks, get set...READ!
Read on to find out about all the fabulous things our Libraries and friends have in store for you...
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Summer Reading Challenge – there's Loads to Do this summer!
As well as fantastic books for you to borrow from our Libraries, we also have some great activities for you to enjoy. Check out our activity listing on the new Loads to Do website, which includes great activities from Libraries and a whole host of other activity providers too! As well as activities in Libraries, we also have a great online offer. Our videos are released at 11.00 am on Facebook as follows:
Tuesdays: We’re going on a Story Hunt -
Join the amazing storyteller John Kirk, as he takes you on a virtual storyhunt. These sessions are suitable for little ones and are nature themed, just like the Summer Reading Challenge itself. Take a trip through the Oceans, Rainforest, Countryside and go on a Polar Bear expedition. Remember that you can join our Mini Summer Reading Challenge in Libraries too.
Wednesdays - Join us as we showcase our fabulous librarian Ann Marie (11 Aug), meet author Rashmi Sirdeshpande (18 Aug), meet Dr Duck by Steve Smallman (25 Aug) and Draw Along with Rob Biddulph on 1 September.
Thursdays: Draw Along with author/illustrator Steve Smallman - Get your pencil case at the ready and draw along with Steve. Each week Steve will be showing you how to draw a different animal.
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Book Lovers Day Tuesday 9 August
It’s safe to say, here at Manchester Libraries we love books. And we know you do too! The Reading Agency has created a booklist to celebrate Book Lovers Day on 9th August 2021. This list includes titles for toddlers, children, teens and young adults, all about the wonderfulness of words, brilliant bookshops and our love of libraries. There are also books that we think are just perfect for inspiring a life-long love of reading.
Take a look and find your next book to read!
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Media Cubs
Do you aspire to be a reporter or journalist? Why not find out what it's all about at a Media Cubs pop up TV studio and Newsroom. You’ll get a reporter handbook and a press pass -and the best thing is that it's all free during August!
Venues: Manchester Central Library (Mondays), Avenue Library (Tuesdays), Beswick Library (Wednesdays), Longsight Library (Thursdays), Forum Library (Fridays). All 1:00pm to 3:30pm.
Suitable for 7 to 11 year olds. You must book your place to attend at Team@mediacubs.co.uk
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Back to School at Central Library
Get ahead of the game! Bee ready for the new school year with our buzzing craft activity to sort your stuff! Places are limited to 30 so book soon!
Book for Tuesday 24th August or Thursday 26th August 2pm - 3pm.
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Reading Rascals Reading Group
Are you aged 8-11 looking for a fun reading group to join? We will be running Reading Rascals on a Saturday afternoon at Central Library once a month. We talk about books, do activities and it’s a great way to make new friends. We are signing up new members on August 28th at Central Library 2 to 3pm.
You can meet Angela & Mona and take part in some special back to school crafts. You can email us to book a place. Hope to see you soon!
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Park life
There’s lots to keep you busy in our Manchester parks this summer holiday. Why not explore your fantastic local park and find out things you never knew existed! There’s a whole range of trails to follow in libraries and parks. You’ll see some friendly faces from libraries popping up at park events too, and you can find copies of the trails at your local library, as well as the chance to join in the Summer Reading Challenge Wild World Heroes of course.
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National Football Museum in Manchester
Lily Parr: Make a Football Timeline
Play your part in creating a huge community artwork inspired by the National Football Museum’s new display all about trailblazing footballer Lily Parr! Artists Rosanna Frith-Salem and Billy Colours have created several stunning artworks honouring Lily's impact on the game and want your help to make another masterpiece in the museum on Friday 20th August 11am-1pm
Check out the latest activities at the National Football Museum on a weekly basis on their Twitter and Facebook channels.
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Children’s e-books and audio books
Evie in the jungle by Matt Haigh (suitable for children 8+)
Twelve-year-old Evie has a talent. She can HEAR what animals are thinking and she can TALK to them with her mind.
When Evie goes on a trip to the Amazon rainforest, her powers are put to the test. She makes friends with pink river dolphins, saves an injured sloth, and discovers the secret life of a jaguar. Soon she sees that the jungle is in serious and deadly danger and comes up with a rather risky plan to help save it . . .
Available as an eBook and eAudiobook on Borrowbox NOW !
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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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