Summer Special



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Let's go wild for reading this summer!
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Pack your bags, as the Summer Reading Challenge has started and we are off on an adventure!

This year is in association with WWF for a very special nature-themed challenge that will inspire you to stand up for the planet!

Children are invited to read six books of their choice over the summer.  As they read books they will explore all over Wilderville and help the Wild World Heroes solve the environmental problems they spot along the way. 

There are stinky stickers and other awesome rewards to collect and all children who complete the challenge will get a medal and certificate. 

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To get you started on your reading adventure we have lots of animal and environmental themed books for you to borrow both from the library and from the BorrowBox app.

Highlighted titles include:

*One Springy Day, *"Nick Butterworth". A delightful picture book in which Percy has to save the fox from a very embarrassing and sticky situation!

*The Magic Ocean Slide*, "Emma Beswetherick and Anna Woodbine." Perfect for younger readers, this short chapter book follows best friends Katy, Cassie and Zia on a series of amazing adventures as they work together to save the planet. 

For older readers, there’s* How to Save the World with a Chicken and an Egg, *"Emma Shevah". Animal lovers Ivy and Nathaniel embark on a mission to make a difference to the world - even if that's one animal at a time. 

*My Name is River*, "Emma Rea." When Dylan overhears his dad say that their farm has been sold to a global pharmaceutical company, he decides he has to make them change their minds and sets off for Brazil, but things don't go at all to plan. 

Non-fiction isn’t forgotten either with *RSPB Nature Guide: Wildlife, *"Catherine Brereton". This trusty companion guide uncovers all the mysteries of the extraordinary wildlife that surrounds us with information about over 195 different animals, plants and other wildlife.

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School's Out Fun day returns!

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Our very popular School’s Out Day is back for another day of online silliness!

Join us on Facebook on 30 July 10AM - 3:30PM, on the hour, every hour for lots of fun with entertainers, storytellers, puppeteers and more.

It’s all free and it’s all online so sit back and enjoy it from that squishy sofa!

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NEW... Teachers' Reading Challenge

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Modelled on The Reading Agency's popular Summer Reading Challenge, the Teachers' Reading Challenge invites teachers to develop their repertoire of children’s books and discover ways to inspire reading for pleasure in your school or library.

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... More Summer Fun

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Every Friday from 23 July enjoy an animal themed Storytime with Stacey on Facebook [ [link removed] ]. Pop into your local library the week after and you’ll also be able to collect a *free activity craft pack *linked to the story!   

Don’t worry if you miss a Storytime as you can find copies of all the books in our library along with other books on the same animal topic. 

We’ve got 5 themes, one for each week of the school holiday -which will be your favourite?


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New eReads on BorrowBox
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No waiting lists, no queues, just download the app and get reading! This months campaign titles include,

*The Girl Who Reads on the Metro,*  "Christine Feret-Fleury" | *The Holiday,*  "T M Logan" | *The Familiars,* "Stacey Halls" | *One Good Deed,* "David Baldacci" | *The 39 Storey Treehouse, * A"ndy Griffiths."

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More jigsaws for you to enjoy
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Jigsaw puzzles are about clear solutions, which can be very soothing. In times like these it’s no surprise that jigsaw sales have gone through the roof. 

Try one out for yourself as we have a collection of online jigsaws all featuring images of Nottingham that are free to enjoy and complete.

This month’s images include Newstead Abbey, the Greendale Oak near Wellbeck, and some Raleigh bicycle images.

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Discover more

From activities and events to interviews and storytelling, there’s something for everyone in our digital library!

Have a browse and use the filters to choose what you see and check back regularly for new posts.

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Webinars

This webinar will help to set you and your business on the right path, and focus your plans. This session is ideal for those in Nottinghamshire with a small business or an idea to start one.

Thursday 29 July, 10AM - 11AM, online and free. 

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Grab a test kit

Regular testing protects loved ones, family, friends and work colleagues. As people start to go out more, the risk of Covid-19 greatens. Regular testing keeps us all safe.

You can now pick up a Rapid Flow Test Kit from your local library. So grab one on your next visit.  [ [link removed] ]

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