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County Durham Libraries retweeted
Additional Lego clubs announced! @DurhamLibraries
📍 Pelton - every Saturday morning from 10.30 am – 12 noon
📍 Sacriston - every Saturday, 10am – 11am
County Durham Libraries retweeted
Celebrate @PatBarkerbooks' The Voyage Home with a spell-binding dramatic reading, touring across County Durham!
Hear from the women in the aftermath of the Trojan War, brought to life by Patricia Jones & Lauren Waine with new folk music from @MrJKetch.
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If you’re looking for things to do with your child this October half term, come and try an interactive workshop based on our 2024 Little Read, I am Brave by @carylhart1 & @zoemop ✨📚
Taking place in libraries around County Durham – details at: newwritingnorth.com/durham-b…
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As #StormBabet approaches, we're preparing for persistent heavy rain bringing the likelihood of some flooding & disruption. Our teams are on standby to help with any issues. Report them: doitonline.durham.gov.uk/MyS… or 03000 261000
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Congratulations Cornforth Library @DurhamLibraries! So fantastic to see all the libraries involved in this year's #WolfsonHistoryPrize!
We are delighted to announce that Cornforth Library (@DurhamLibraries) has won the #WolfsonHistoryPrize 2022 display competition, in partnership with @readingagency - we love the creativity of the tree design! 👏
Thanks to all the libraries that entered!
#CountyDurhamLibraries
County Durham Libraries retweeted
We are delighted to announce that Cornforth Library (@DurhamLibraries) has won the #WolfsonHistoryPrize 2022 display competition, in partnership with @readingagency - we love the creativity of the tree design! 👏
Thanks to all the libraries that entered!
#CountyDurhamLibraries
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Our #InternationalWomensDay booklist for children and young people includes the stories of a Paralympic swimmer and pioneering footballers, a 19th century classic, thrilling fantasy adventures and more! Check it out at bit.ly/3hx9HEl
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay! To celebrate the achievements, triumphs and general brilliance of women and girls around the world, we have created a booklist that represents all these things! Check it out at bit.ly/3pOjlqB
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It has been an exceptionally challenging two years, which is why our January booklist for children and young people focuses on the theme of 'hope'.
With titles for every age, there is an inspiring and uplifting read for everyone: bit.ly/3mVtr7J
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From manifestos on feminism, the environment and LGBTQ+ rights, to memoirs of overcoming monumental hardships, to bitesize short stories to lift your spirits, our January booklist for adults will invigorate and inspire readers as we enter 2022! bit.ly/3JCrPJM
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Due to severe storm damage Ferryhill Library will be closed for the foreseeable future. Thank you for your patience. Find your closest branch: durham.gov.uk/libraries
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We are so lucky to have @CressidaCowell as the Waterstones @UKLaureate - she's been keeping us entertained throughout lockdown with her readings of the How to Train Your Dragon books!
Find all of it by scrolling down the #BookTrustHomeTime Cupboard: booktrust.org.uk/books-and-r…
ALT Cressida Cowell reading to us
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We are delighted to announce the longlists for the 2021 CILIP Carnegie & Kate Greenaway Medals! Congratulations to all of the authors and illustrators! Discover your next outstanding reading experience amongst these fantastic books! #CKG21 Find out more at carnegiegreenaway.org.uk/lon…
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Congratulations to our Longlisted Authors, Illustrators and Publishers @CILIPCKG
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We've put together a list of books that explore themes of compassion and empathy - they're perfect reading for #KindnessWeek (or any time, really!) Check out our suggestions here: booktrust.org.uk/booklists/k…
Pic: Axel Scheffler
ALT The front cover of Kind - an illustration of a lion giving a flower to a lamb
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#DontMiss our free half term activities that #CountyDurham school children can get involved in. Find out about Victorian times and get crafty with an extraordinary story of a giant snake in Durham!
Book now: ow.ly/YRQD50DApUT
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.@orionbooks is offering reading groups the chance to win copies of The 24-Hour Café by @LibbyPageWrites, plus a discussion guide, a selection of teabags, and the opportunity to join Libby for a big book group discussion online! Find out more: ow.ly/uHrY50DxyHS
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Keep the family entertained by downloading our free activity sheets and discover fascinating facts about Raby’s majestic Deer and Upper Teesdale’s graceful Curlews, or test your observation skills with our Waterfall Wordsearch.
raby.co.uk/blog/2020/05/19/f…
County Durham Libraries retweeted
#Stoptober has helped over 2 million quit attempts. If you have a friend or family member who smokes, give them the support they need to quit by searching ‘Stoptober’ for a full range of quitting support options #smokefree
County Durham Libraries retweeted
Welcome to your weekend! This Saturday brings you Sarah Moss, Prof Richard Scholar, Gillian Allnutt, Jennifer Judge, and István Zárdai, then we celebrate our Big Read with @AnnCleeves before closing the day with @campbellclaret #DBF20
Free tickets: crowdcast.io/durhambookfesti…
