Children’s Events
What’s on for children and young people
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If you haven’t already downloaded our Read On App, now is the time to do it! Reading has never been more accessible, flexible or fun. Whether you’re a lifelong book lover, trying to read more regularly, or looking for ways to encourage children and young people to develop a reading habit, the Read On App…
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Read our fantastic new book review by Emily Hagyard, age 13 Author – Kate Pankhurst Genre – Children’s Non-Fiction Biographies Title – Fantastically Great Women Artists and their stories Ever wondered who the women artists of the past were? And who they influenced? This incredible 180-page book describes both in a child- friendly, family-fun way.…
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BOOK MURDER by Bob Duckett A few months back we held a crime writing competition in the library. Here we hear from one of the winners, Bob Duckett on how he wrote his winning entry… “What”, I am asked, “was the inspiration behind my essay which won the Murder in the Library competition? Answer –…
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We are delighted to share with you an interview from BorroBox with author Matt Haig. Matt talks about his writing journey, featuring his debut bestseller The Midnight Library, part of which was written during the pandemic. He also talks about his writing life, his fascination with time and how he deals with ADHD. What is…
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Library member, Victoria Hagyard shares her thoughts on some books she has borrowed from our library service. Let us know what YOU think? Have you read these too? Author – Rachel ParrisTitle – Introducing Mrs CollinsGenre – Historical FictionSummary – Have you ever wondered what happened to Mrs Charlotte Collins after Pride and Prejudice? In…
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Library member, Victoria Hagyard shares her thoughts on some books she has borrowed from our library service. Let us know what YOU think? Have you read these too? Author – Elizabeth GilbertTitle – The Signature Of All ThingsGenre – Historical FictionSummary – Alma Whittaker takes us through her life. Being born in 19th century London,…
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Library member, Victoria Hagyard shares her thoughts on some books she has borrowed from our library service. Let us know what YOU think? Have you read these too? Author – Miranda HartTitle – I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest With YouGenre – Adult Autobiography / Self-HelpSummary – In this book, actress and comedian Miranda Hart, takes…
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Last week at Shipley Business Hub, we opened up to Young Entrepreneurs who came to sell their wares during Shipley Town Council’s Summer Fun Day. The turn out was impressive with youngsters bringing their home made goods, such as crochet items, jewellery, purses etc and between them they made over £500. Today we hear from…
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By work experience student and digital poet Alfie Wilson. If you ask people what a Library means to them, first of all they will probably look at you like you’re a crazy person before proceeding to tell you that libraries are old, boring and – of course – quiet. While Libraries are hardly the noisiest…
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(Winner of the Short Story Competition) by Catherine Dent. Research Takes Time. Shortly after her marriage, Rose discovered her local library, the only place Malcolm’s temper couldn’t reach her. It became a quiet, neutral refuge where she could unwind and lose herself in other worlds without spending her meagre housekeeping allowance on bus fares. Even…
