The Festival of Science and Curiosity returns, Storytelling magic, creative writing courses and more...
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Read on for all that libraries have on offer this February and with half term just around the corner there's lots of digital events to keep your children engaged and entertained at home.
For all those parents who have children at home at the moment, you may find this page [ [link removed] ]full of online education resources of interest. And don't forget that you can use theClick and Collect [ [link removed] ] service to borrow books to support your child's school work. We have a range of books covering Science, Math, History, English, Poetry, Story books and more.
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Your Local Library in your Pocket
Each month we have a selection of BorrowBox books with no limits as to how many people can check the book out - which meansno waiting and we can all read and listen together!
*This month's new no wait titles include:*
*Heads you Win*, Jeffrey Archer | *The Dover Caf at War*, Ginny Bell |*The Sparsholt Affair,* Alan Hollinghurst |*29 Seconds*, T M Logan |* Mortimer and Whitehouse Gone Fishing,* Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse|*The Boy who Lived with Dragons,* Andy Shepherd. All available in eBook and eAudio format.
Available in eAudio only:* I Owe You One,* Sophie Kinsella |*Maybe You Should Talk to Someone*, Lori Gottlieb.
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BorrowBox for Younger Readers
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eReads are not just for adults you know! From picture books, classics, humour, adventure and spine tingling chillers - with something for every age and taste it will soon become their favorite new app!
*Deny All Charges,*"Eoin Colfer |"*Shoe Wars*, Liz Pichon | *Daisy and the Trouble with Nature*, "Kes Gray" |*Little Monsters,* "David Walliams" |*Free-Range Freddy,* "Rachel Bright and Izzy Evans" |*Goldilocks in Space,* "Peter Bentley"
Enjoy exploring a world of books with your childhere. [ [link removed] ]
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Celebrating the Magic of Storytelling
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This week we are celebrating the importance of stories for Storytelling Week.
Storytelling is one of our favourite library activities and every week we love lighting up your screens for virtual story time fun!
*Storytime with Stacey:* This year we are kicking off with an exciting programme with some bestselling authors and books including;*A Dog Called Rod,* "Tim Hopgood" |*Show and Tell,* "Rob Biddulph" |*Theres a Spider in this Book,* "Claire Freedman" |*Stefano the Squid Hero of the Deep,* "Wendy Meddou."
*Totstime:*Sing and clap along with your favourite nursery rhymes and readings of classic children's picture books. This Wednesday we will be reading the classic picture book *What The Ladybird Heard* by "Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks."
*Storytelling with Nicky Rafferty:*Acclaimed storyteller Nicky Rafferty shares some fantastic stories and gives away some handy tips to help you become a confident storyteller yourself.
Watch them weekly on Facebook or catch up on them by clicking here. [ [link removed] ]
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Stories for Grown up's
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As it's Storytelling Week we thought we would draw your attention to the fascinating talk from Sam Maxfield on how fairy tales have developed from shockingly dark adult stories, to fluffy tales for children.
Sam Maxfield lectures in English Literature and Film Studies and is the author of several novels.
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Stay Curious...
Despite every challenge, the Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity is back this February and runs from the 8 - 17 Feb, with a packed programme of events and activities accessible for all the family.
With lots of activities online and a super interactive magazine, the Festival has adapted to restrictions on live events with invention and imagination. Nottingham Libraries are always super-excited to be part of this amazing Festival, although we will miss welcoming people into libraries for science-y fun check out our online eventsbelow??
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Why do Cats eat Fish?
Join Dr David S Gardner, Professor in Physiology in the Nottingham Vet School as we explore animal nutrition, including how animals have evolved to need different diets and what's in the food we feed our pets.
The event will take place using Zoom. For ages 14+.
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Science Storytime
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Head over to our Facebook page and check out Stacey reading *Izzy Gizmo*, by "Pip Jones".
Izzy loves to invent but her inventions never seem to work. And that makes her really cross!For ages4+.
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Mission to Mars
Put your spacesuits on for this 2-part fun half-term workshops. For ages7+.
*Day 1: What is it like on Mars? *What do we need to think about when designing a habitat to live and work on Mars?
*Day 2: Mars Habitat Showcase.*Bring along your Mars Habitat designs to talk about with the group and take part in our fun space quiz. [ [link removed] ]
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We Need New Names
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Our next group read will be *We Need New Names* by "NoViolet Bulawayo", which we will be chatting abouton Wednesday 24 February, 7pm.
The Booker Prize shortlisted book is currently being adapted by local playwright Mufaro Makubika for Fifth Word Theatre, andMufaro is seeking insight into what readers connect with and take away when reading the book. The discussions will feed into Mufaros thinking and writing when he completes his next draft.
*About the book:* A poignant, powerful and unflinching novel, it tells the story of Darling who lives in Zimbabwe but dreams of moving to America. For Darling, that dream will come true. But like thousands of others who forge new lives far from home, her new life brings fresh challenges for her, and those left behind.
Take part in the chat by joining up to our Library Readers page here [ [link removed] ].
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Writing for Wellbeing
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Write your way to wellbeing
This series of online, free writing sessions is for anyone that would like to connect with themselves and their creativity, and enjoy writing and wordplay as a route to living and feeling well.
Over four online pre-recorded classes,CathyGrindrod delivers writing prompts written in a way for you to write in whatever way suits you best.
Cathy is a local writer, trained mentor and life coach and an experienced writing facilitator for writers of all levels of experience. She specialises in Writing for Wellbeing.
Explore this and other writing courses here [ [link removed] ]
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Time to Talk and Time to Change
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Thursday is *Time to Talk Day *and now more than ever its important that we have conversations about mental health. So why not phone a friend or family member this week. You dont need to fix it or know what to say - just a friendly ear can make a real difference to someones bad day. Small acts make a big difference.
For more health information and practical resources visit our health page, where you can also find out about the new local Covid-19 Asymptomatic Testing Centre.
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On the subject of wellbeing - our online jigsaws [ [link removed] ] featuring iconic Nottingham images can be a pleasant way to find a moment or two of calm. New ones featuring historic maps of Nottingham have been added this month and look out for our special Valentine jigsaws coming next week!
Coming Soon New
Look out next week for a special edition newsletter about our upcoming workshopsin conjunction with the BBC*Novels That Changed the World.*
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