New reads, fun for all the family, empathy day and more...
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This month we have a new Readers Group we cant wait for you to join, story park fun, more stories, more fun and more great reads for you to enjoy.
Our eReads of the Month
This month we have a range of thrillers, romance and historical fiction you can enjoy in either eBook or eAudio.
"*David Baldacci, Memory Man | Matt Haig, How to Stop Time | Clare Gradidge, The Unexpected Return of Josephine Fox | Christy Lefteri, The Beekeeper of Aleppo | Joanna Trollope, An Unsuitable Match | Philippa Gregory, The Other Queen* and more..."
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Lets Talk About Books
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If you love books and enjoy talking about them even more then join our new Facebook group Nottingham Library Readers [ [link removed] ].
You can share reading recommendations, let us know what you are reading, or even tell us if you get to the end of a book and think what on earth was that all about. We want the page to be fun, so we will be sharing some light-hearted features and discussions as well. We have already discussed desert island books and book-to-film adaptations. If you have any book related questions, well also do our best to help you!
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*Join our Book Club*
Nottingham Library Readers will also be the home of our monthly book club.This months book is "The Wayward Girls by Amanda Mason," which was chosen by our group members. Its a ghost story set over two time periods, and is atmospheric and eerie, rather than a horror story.
The book is available on the librarys BorrowBox site in eAudio and eBook and is available for simultaneous loan, so you can borrow a copy straightaway.
For more information on borrowing eBooks and eAudio click here. [ [link removed] ]
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Lets get Silly with the Summer Reading Challenge
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The Summer Reading Challenge will return for 2020 with a new website [ [link removed] ],where children aged 4 - 11 can take part in the Challenge and a *"Let's Get Silly"* virtual launch event that the whole family can enjoy.
With the disruption caused by COVID-19 and the impact of social distancing on schools and libraries, the all-new digital Summer Reading Challenge will launch earlier than usual to keep children reading over the summer and support parents and carers with children already at home.
This year it will run from June to September 2020 with a whole host of virtual (super silly!) events from guest celebrities and authors. The website will be free to access, featuring games, quizzes and digital downloadable activities to encourage children and their families to take part in the Challenge at home.
This year's theme will also offer families a chance to have fun and just "GET SILLY!", with children being encouraged to read anything that makes them happy - whether it be a comic, joke book, poetry, fiction or non-fiction, in digital or print format, from e-book lending through the library or from what they already have at home, with the Summer Reading Challenge official book collection as a
Head on over tosillysquad.org.uk [ [link removed] ]to start your seriously silly Summer Reading Challenge!
Coming Soon New
A Summer of Fun!
This summer is going to be very different for all of us but we all want to make the most of it and to help, here at Nottingham Libraries we are busy putting together a brilliant programme of summer activity.It's all top secret right now but we will be adding lots more information on ourwebsite [ [link removed] ]soon and we are aiming to kick off our programme mid-July.
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Join in the Big Read!
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Mark Saturday 20 June in your diary because its National Reading Group Day and everyone is invited to join in!
This year's chosen book is"*The Beekeeper of Aleppo*".
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Let's be Kind -Empathy Day
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Let's all help make the world a better place by celebrating Empathy Day.
Our Storyteller Stacey will be reading "*The Suitcase* "and we will be showcasing a wonderful little craft to help you further explore the story with your little ones.
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Creative Fun for Teens +
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Aged between 11-24 and going stir crazy at home?
Explore our our new Creative Zone full of fun and inspiring activities - from songwriting, riso printing, to acting and creative writing.
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Storyparks Returns!
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When StoryParks launched in 2019, our Libraries were brought to our Parks.This year, with the help of theNottingham Building Society, we are bringing both Libraries & Parks online to you, so you and your little ones can enjoy in the comfort of your own home!
Find stories, crafts and even nature activities in a brand-new Digital Den, packed full of activities to engage and inspire your little ones at home.
Join Sammy Fox on this magical StoryPark adventure All you need to bring is your imagination!
Find out more viahttps://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/libraries/storyparks-nottingham [ [link removed] ]
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Our Website of the Month...
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Mini Mash-Up Video Podcasts
MishMash Productions is an exciting production company making magical, original music for young audiences.
This series of 11 interactive podcasts explore the music, stories and theatre from their shows"Smile","Strange Creatures"and"Hubbub: A Musical Adventure". Each short podcast includes performances and participatory activities for children aged 3 7 and their families and classes.
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Our Virtual Tour of the Month
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Ospreys, puffins, peregrines, owls...and more!Watch live wildlife with theWildlife Trusts. [ [link removed] ]
Did you know that Nottingham Trent University's Newton building is home to a pair of peregrine falcons? The webcam stream the pair's activities live for excited viewers to follow the breeding season online from laying to fledging.
The Wildlife Trust are also running a*30 Days Wild Challenge!*
Do one wild thing a day throughout the whole month: for your health, wellbeing and for the planet. Thats 30 simple, fun and exciting Random Acts of Wildness.
Youll get a free, downloadable pack of goodies to help you plan your wild month, plus lots of ideas to inspire you to stay wild all throughout June. Find out more here. [ [link removed] ]
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and finally...
If your missing your weeky Totstime fun then pop onto Facebook [ [link removed] ] every Wednesday at 11am for some lovely stories and rhymes you can enjoy at home.
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Coming soon
Look out in June for a weekly activity for 7-11 year olds called *The Mystery of the Undiscovered Island* in the online library. Makers of Imaginary Worlds and Lakeside Arts are creating a truly unique interactive installation: The Undiscovered Island for 2021. Before it comes to life they want some help from library adventurers. *More coming soon!*
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