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 full of online education resources of interest. And don't forget that you can use the Click and Collect 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.
Each month we have a selection of BorrowBox books with no limits as to how many people can check the book out - which means no waiting and we can all read and listen together!
This month's new no wait titles include:
Heads you Win, Jeffrey Archer | The Dover Café 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.
Explore more titles and get reading here.
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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 child here.
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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 | There’s 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.
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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.
https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/liblit
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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 events below 👇
To see the full programme of Festival activities go to: https://nottsfosac.co.uk/
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