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Library e-bulletin February 2022 |
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Children and Families Febraury Newsletter
Now that the year is well underway, there are lots of exciting events to look forward to, from storytimes in French and Spanish to film clubs, International Mother Language Day and World Book Day. We have lots of opportunities for families to join in, and some free books on offer too! So keep reading and see what’s out there for you.
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World Book Day
Did you know that 2022 is the 25th anniversary of World Book Day? It’s one of the days when we celebrate the joy of reading, and the difference reading can make! This year’s theme is “you are a reader” no matter what, where or how long you read!
Children will receive their book voucher through schools and nurseries and will be able to exchange these for a free book from participating bookshops and supermarkets. For the first time, we also have four World Book Day Exchange Libraries where you can exchange your book token for a free book.
We’ll be giving out books to children at our Library Storytimes and supporting schools with author visits and free books too. Read more about how you can get involved here.
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Enid Blyton Audiobook collection
Borrowbox now exclusively has the catalogue for Enid Blyton’s stories, with over 100 iconic Blyton audiobooks added to the catalogue, from the magic of The Faraway Tree to the escapades of Mallory Towers, The Famous Five and The Secret Seven.
Voiced by captivating narrators including Academy Award-winning actor Kate Winslet, these timeless stories are even more enchanting than ever, and prove why Blyton remains today a ‘a genius among children's writers’ (The Telegraph).
Borrowbox has a vast variety of books for children, with new titles and firm favourites available. Why not check it out, there are e-books and e-audio books for the whole family.
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Ebook of the month
Monster Doughnuts By Gianna Pollero, narrated by Rosie Jones, Suitable for children aged 7+
A deliciously funny series from sparkling new talent Gianna Pollero, illustrated by the award-winning Sarah Horne
Ten-year-old Grace likes doughnuts and cakes as much as the next kid - but they are also her secret weapon. Grace is a monster hunter who owns a bakery - and everyone knows how much monsters LOVE any kind of sweet treat! Just don't tell them about the secret exploding baking powder inside the doughnuts and the cookies.
Available on Borrowbox as an eBook and eAudiobook.
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International Mother Language Day Celebration
Manchester Central Library, Monday 21 February 2 to 4pm.
Enjoy an afternoon of International Mother Language Day celebration for all the family. Sharing stories, language, music, dance and food, it is sure to be a joyful gathering. Each community will offer a free family activity/craft. We have kites to make, felt bags to decorate, origami boats to build and much more!
Confirmed for this year are members of the Lithuanian Community, and the first time in our event history, members of both the Libyan and Moroccan Amazigh community will be joining together to share their cultural heritage with everyone. We will also be joined by The Damascene Arabic School, the Armenian Community, the Pakistani Community, and the Iranian Community.
Free drop-in, all welcome.
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Do you have what it takes to be a Read Manchester Literacy Champion?
Do you want to get involved to help improve literacy in your local community? You might be interested in starting a book swap, helping at book giveaway events or simply spreading the word about our campaign to family and friends?
You could be a parent, grandparent, business professional, teacher, student, retiree or anyone passionate about making a difference in your local area. You can support in person or online and we’ll provide training to get you up and running.
Find more information on the Literary Trust website.
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Central Library family film club
Saturday 19 February 1pm until 4pm
Central library are starting a new family film club each month. This month we will have themed crafts at our film and will showcase books linked to the theme. The club will be free to join and we may even have popcorn. Bring the family for a free afternoon of fun.
Suitable for children up 12 years. To book your place email angela.rawcliffe@manchester.gov.uk.
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French storytime
Saturday 26 February 11.30am to 12.30pm
Join us for our new French storytime in the Children’s library of Central Library. We'll share stories in French and English and also a simple craft.
Suitable for children aged between 4 and 7.To book your place email angela.rawcliffe@manchester.gov.uk.
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Spanish storytime
Saturday 12 March 2 to 3pm
Hola! Come and join María at the Spanish Story Time sessions where you can listen to a story in Spanish and learn phrases and vocabulary, whilst having fun. We end each session making a simple craft related to the story. Sessions are monthly for 45 minutes starting at 2:00 pm in Central Library.
Suitable for children aged between 4 and 7 year olds. Hasta pronto! To book your place email angela.rawcliffe@manchester.gov.uk.
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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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