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Library e-bulletin May 2023 |
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 Welcome to our latest newsletter. We have lots of fantastic activities and events coming your way! We have a brand new children’s book club, brilliant STEM activities plus the Festival of Libraries. We hope to see you in our Libraries soon to join in the celebrations!
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Arabic storytime
Central Library is starting a NEW monthly Arabic Storytime. Join us on Saturday 13 May (11.30am-12noon) to hear stories and songs in Arabic and English. This FREE activity is suitable for families with children aged 4–7.
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NEW Chatterbox book club
Are you aged 9 to 12 and LOVE books? Then why not join our free monthly Book Club for kids at Abraham Moss Library on Wednesday 7 June 3.30 - 4.30pm.
Call 0161 227 3777 for more information. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Festival of Libraries
Manchester City of Literature’s Festival of Libraries returns for 2023 from 7th June – 11th June. This celebration of Greater Manchester’s 133 libraries features a vibrant programme of activities and events for all ages.
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French storytime
Join us for our French Storytime at Manchester Central Library. We will share stories in French and English and also a simple craft. This will be suitable for children aged 4-7. Watch out, you might learn phrases and vocabulary whilst gesturing, chanting, and singing. Salut! Ca va? We can’t wait to meet you on Saturday 20 May 2-3pm To book a place email Angela.
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Join us for Mission Empathy!
Develop your superpower. Change the World! Empathy is an incredible power which allows us to connect with others and understand what they are feeling. It’s vital to help children thrive and look to a positive future. Our friends at EmpathyLab have developed a Family Activity Pack which you can download for free. It has everything in it to help you take part in the 2023 Mission empathy challenge at home. Check out the books in the Empathy Collections too – all free to borrow from libraries.
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Children's e-books and e-audio books
Pog by Pádraig Kenny Read by Cecelia Ramsdale (suitable for age 10+) After their mother dies, David and Penny move to her family’s old house in the forest. Dad says it’s a fresh start but it feels sad and empty without Mum. Except.....a small furry creature is living in the roof. There are other creatures too – less friendly ones – that seem to be multiplying. Only with Pog’s help can David and Penny save themselves – and goodness in the world.If they can resist promises from the darkness …
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STEM Club Forum Library Wythenshawe
Do you believe everything you see? Come and join us at Forum Library, Wythenshawe on Saturday 3 June, 2-3.30pm to check out some amazing optical illusion tricks..........
Recommended for children 8-14 (children under 8 must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
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Walking mums group
Fresh air, a walk in nature, talking and laughing are all great for you and your baby!
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Look for A Book with Read Manchester 22nd-28th May
Look for a Book returns to Manchester again this year as part of the celebrations leading up to the Festival of Libraries. Manchester City of Literature is co-ordinating the Greater Manchester Look for a Book quest, which sees 500 copies of Nadiya Hussain’s Bake me a Story hidden in and around libraries and green spaces across all ten authorities. Bake me a Story combines family-friendly recipes with storytelling and beautiful illustrations, all with a food theme! Ask in your local library for clues as to where the books will be hidden and check Manchester Libraries’ Facebook and Twitter pages too! You will also receive a certificate and will be entered into a prize draw with the chance to meet Nadiya herself in person during the Festival in June.
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Summer Reading Challenge – Ready, Set, Read!
It wouldn’t be summer without our annual Summer Reading Challenge! This year’s theme is a sporty one and we’re busy planning lots of free activities during the summer holidays. Why not kickstart your summer reading with us from 3 July? You can find out more on our website, which will be updated with more information as we head towards launch day.
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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 and 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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