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Manchester Libraries Children and Families Newsletter March 2023 |
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Children and Families February Newsletter
Welcome to the March edition of our newsletter. With spring now upon us, we have lots of fantastic activities and events coming your way! Join us for Easter holiday crafts, Arabic Storytime, Family Film Club and more! If you have a Reading Rascal in your house, why not bring them along to our children’s Reading Group? We hope to see you soon!
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Shakespeare Week
Join us for the following fun activities to celebrate Shakespeare Week.
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French storytime
Join us for French Storytime on Saturday 25 March 2pm to 3pm at Manchester Central Library. We'll share stories in French and English plus easy crafts. Watch out, you might learn phrases and vocabulary whilst gesturing, chanting, and singing. Salut! Ca va? We can’t wait to meet you.
Suitable for children ages 4 to 7. To book a place email angela.rawcliffe@manchester.gov.uk
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STEM Club
Join us for another fun STEM club at Forum Library. This time we are undertaking an engineering challenge - how strong and sturdy can you build a LEGO bridge? How much weight will it hold?
This activity will be a fun, hands-on STEM session. Suitable for ages 8+. FREE and open to all!
Forum Library Saturday 25 March 2pm to 3pm
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Reading Rascals
We run a monthly Children's Reading Group at Central Library for 7-12 year olds. We talk about books, have an activity and gift free books.
This month we are celebrating Shakespeare with a quiz and water colour art. If you would like to join us, please contact mona.pasha@manchester.gov.uk to book a place.
Saturday 25 March 2pm - 3pm
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Mother Language Day Booklist
In honour of International Mother Language Day, the Reading Agency has created a booklist of some terrific, translated books for children and young people to enjoy. Each book been translated from their original language or are available in translation. From picture books to poetry to graphic novels, there is something for young readers of all ages from across the globe.
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Lego Club
Do you love Lego? Come along to Central Library on Saturday 8 April, 2pm - 4pm and join the Lego Club - let your imagination run free!
You can also pop into your local library to find out when their Lego Club is on and get creative there too!
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Family Film Clubs
Kick back and chill with a fantastic film in the library! No need to be at home bored when you can pop into your local library with your friends and family to watch a great film and it's FREE!
Gorton Library Tuesdays & Thursdays at 2pm (4, 6, 11 & 13 April)
Longsight Library Wednesdays & Thursdays at 2pm (5, 6, 12 & 13 April)
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Easter Holiday Crafts
We've got Easter bunnies, eggs, chicks and spring flowers popping up all around in your local library. Why not join our relaxed craft sessions for children and families and make something fun and fluffy to take home this Easter holiday?
Activities are free and suitable for children aged 5 - 11 years. Children under 8 must be supervised by a parent or guardian. Call or check out Loads To Do for more information.
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Young adult ebook and audio books
Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake
Every generation on the island of Fennbirn, a set of triplets is born: three queens, all equal heirs to the crown and each possessor of a coveted magic. But becoming the Queen Crowned isn't solely a matter of royal birth. Each sister has to fight for it. And it's not just a game of win or lose. ..it's life or death.
Available to enjoy as an eBook and eAudiobook on Borrowbox NOW!
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Manchester Central Library Development Trust Trustee recruitment
Manchester Central Library Development Trust - the charity that supports cultural and educational activity in Manchester Libraries - is looking for new Trustees to join their Board. They are interested in hearing from people with a broad range of skills and experience and are keen to diversify the current Board. Trustees need to be over 18. Visit the Manchester Libraries blog for more information and how to apply. The closing date for applications is Friday 31 March.
National Football Museum
Join the National Football Museum for their daily creative workshops; including LEGO Football Trophy building, crafty-collage sessions where visitors will produce their own Easter egg sculptures inspired by our collection and speed-drawing challenges with prizes aplenty! 10.30am to 3.30pm with FREE entry for Manchester residents. 1 - 16 April. Check out all the details at the museum website.
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