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Library e-bulletin November 2023 |
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 We have been SO busy and we have a jam-packed newsletter for you! We have just launched our Christmas Book-Gifting appeal –all donations are gratefully received to gift books to children across our city. If you are wanting to start your festive shopping then the Great Books Guide from Booktrust can help you out, plus there are activities galore in our libraries – we hope to see you at some of them soon!
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New Christmas Book Gifting Appeal Launched!
Manchester Central Library Development Trust has launched a new appeal, raising funds to support Read Manchester and Manchester Libraries book gifting campaign in the run up to Christmas. Children who read do better at school and have more opportunities in life as they grow older. However, for many parents and guardians, buying new books for their children at Christmas time is a challenge. As the cost of living crisis continues, food and heating come first. By donating to our book gifting appeal today – whatever you can afford - you will be giving the gift of reading to Manchester children and families, struggling to make ends meet. Find out more, see a special message from Santa and donate here!
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Manchester Central Library Christmas Extravaganza
Manchester Central Library’s annual fun-packed day of Christmas entertainment, featuring music, crafts, refreshments, and special guests. Suitable for families. This event is FREE – please make a donation if you can to support our cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes. Saturday 16 December 2023 10am – 4pm
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Join our monthly Saturday morning BeyBlades Club at North City Library to build, spin and challenge your friends with these fun battling tops. Suitable for children aged 7+ years - children under 8 must be supervised by a responsible parent/ adult carer. Saturday 2 December 10.30am -12pm. Free drop in session - no need to book and all equipment provided.
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Children's e-audio and e-book
Wave me Goodbye by Jacqueline Wilson, narrated by Amy Enticknap. Suitable for children aged 8+
Award-winning, bestselling and beloved Jacqueline Wilson tells the fascinating, moving story of a girl sent away from home as an evacuee during the Second World War. Shirley is billeted in the country, with two boys from East London – and their experiences living in the strange, half-empty Red House, with the mysterious and reclusive Mrs Waverley, will change their lives for ever.......
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Z-arts’ Speak Up! Story Trail is a way for families to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time! Collect your free story trail from Z-arts Box Office and make sure to sign up for your library card! Then head out with your family to Hulme Park (just across the road from Z-arts) on our self-led story trail, based on the book Speak Up – from award-winning duo Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola. Here until the 9th of December, Tuesday – Saturday, grab your wellies, coat, and thinking caps!
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Hello Saturday!
FREE! Weekly Art and Activity clubs for children and families - join us for crafts and colouring, games, LEGO Challenge, puzzles and loads of fun!
Every Saturday 10.30am-12pm at the following libraries- Abraham Moss, Avenue, Beswick, Newton Heath and North City. These are drop in sessions, suitable for families and children aged 5 - 11yrs. All children under 8yrs must be supervised by a responsible parent or carer.
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Christmas film marathon
Join us for a free Christmas Film marathon in Manchester Central library on Tuesday 19th December beginning at 12.30pm - can you get through four Christmas family classics and all the popcorn that involves?! If you're not free for the whole day please feel free to drop in throughout the day.
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Booktrust Great Books Guide 2023
Booktrust have put together this fantastic guide to 100 books from the last year that they think are absolutely brilliant, carefully chosen to engage and excite children all the way up to age 11. We believe that the "right" book is always the book a child wants to read – and we hope this guide inspires you to find that book!
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Z-arts Children’s Library Timetable
Z-arts library is home to lots of books that celebrate diversity, with dedicated sections for preschool, primary and secondary school children. Plus, Z-cafe is just downstairs, the perfect place to grab a cuppa or bite to eat. Click here to see their regular library programme, these run during term time only and are free but booking a spot for you and your little one is essential.
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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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