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Library e-bulletin January 2024 |
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 Happy New Year and welcome to the first Children and Families newsletter of 2024. We have lots of ideas to keep you busy during January. Why not join us for a fantastic celebration of Chinese New Year at Central Library or simply choose something new to read from the Great Books Guide 2023, take 10 minutes and switch off with a good book- what a great start to the year!
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Design a Library Card competition!
Manchester Central Library is 90 this year! Help us mark this very special birthday by designing a new limited-edition library card. Using Manchester Central Library as an inspiration (either what’s inside the building or the building itself), create a picture we can use on our children’s library cards this summer. Open to children 5-16 years old. Find out how to enter on our blog.
Chinese New Year celebration
Join us at Manchester Central Library for a spectacular Chinese New Year celebration of the Year of the Rabbit. We will have amazing crafts, Chinese performance and workshops and talented face painters. All free, drop-in on Sunday 11 February 12 noon-4pm everyone welcome!
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6 brilliant bookish New Year's Resolutions
It's a shiny new year, full of possibilities. If you have children in your life, or work with children, how about making some resolutions linked to books and reading? Check out these great ideas from our friends over at Booktrust.
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Childrens eaudio & ebooks
Dogs of the Deadlands by Anthony McGowan (suitable for children aged 10+). Nominated Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing 2024
It’s April 1986 and, not far from the Chernobyl nuclear plant, a little girl can’t sleep- the puppy she had always dreamed of is finally hers and she is overcome with excitement and love. However, her joy turns to heartbreak after a cataclysmic nuclear disaster: she is evacuated with her family but without her beloved puppy, Zoya. In a land now abandoned by humans, the pets left behind must adapt or die. This is their story. Available as an eBook and eAudiobook on Borrowbox.
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Spanish Storytime at Manchester Central Library
It's time to say ‘hola’ to our fabulous Spanish storytime volunteer, Maria once again! Join Maria in our popular Storytime on Saturday 3 February at 2.30pm in Manchester Central Library. There will be a story and craft activity suitable for children aged 4-7. Places are limited, so booking is essential! To book your place, please email Angela!
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Children’s Mental Health Week
Children's Mental Health Awareness Week will take place from 5-11 February, with the theme of My Voice Matters. It was set up by children’s mental health charity Place2Be and shines a spotlight on the importance of children and young people’s mental health. Please see this article from the National Literacy Trust about Children's Mental Health Awareness Week 2024!
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Portico Sadie Massey Awards
The annual Portico Sadie Massey Awards reading and writing competitions are now open for entries. Children and young people (aged 7-18) are invited to write a short story set in the North of England or review any book of their choice to be in with a chance of winning some exciting prizes. Closing date: Friday 22 March. Free to enter.
Take a look at the Portico Library's website for all details, watch author videos offering writing tips and find book suggestions from northern based authors associated with these prestigious awards.
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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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