Journey to the Amazon with Library Adventures Live!
As part of the latest Library Adventures Live! we joined our fantastic Librarian Kirstie and brilliant author, Emma Rea.
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Kirklees Libraries announce plans to welcome back local communities
Kirklees Libraries will begin a phased recovery of services as coronavirus lockdown restrictions are lifted across the country. Health and safety has been at the heart of preparations as staff work hard to make sure visitors, staff and volunteers remain safe as further library services are re-introduced. Controlling the spread of the virus is critical and visitors will be reminded
Read morePoetry, fancy dress and illustrations – literary adventures with Kirklees Libraries
Kirklees Libraries will be launching an exciting online reading development programme for children in Kirklees next week. What’s it all about? Library Adventures Live! will be the start of a fantastic programme aimed at encouraging more children to read for pleasure which will help with their long term literacy skills. There will be authors reading from their work; illustrators running
Read moreVirtual rhyme times, reading groups and Lego – commendation for Kirklees librarian efforts in lockdown
A Kirklees librarian has been commended for her role in maintaining and promoting e-resources during lockdown by national charity Libraries Connected. A Customer Service Officer at Dewsbury Library since October 2013, Katherine Hornby has been commended for her contribution to the #LibrariesFromHome project managed by national charity Libraries Connected. Katherine worked with Libraries Connected and fellow volunteers to maintain lists
Read moreHome Library Service set to restart in Kirklees as lockdown restrictions ease
The Royal Voluntary Service, who work with Kirklees Libraries, will be restarting the Home Library Service next week (22 June).
Read moreA Letter to My Library
Talking to people and socialising is part of life, but it doesn’t always come easy. Especially if you are feeling anxious or have low self-confidence. Our next letter joins a young library volunteer on their journey to make friends and build self-confidence.
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A Letter to My Library
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Our fourth letter comes to us from a family visiting their local library and experiencing their first film showing. It goes to show that something as simple as a free film showing can make a family’s night.
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