Telephony tales to help combat loneliness in Kirklees
The people of Kirklees will be treated to a novel theatrical experience to keep them in good spirits during lockdown.
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Poise your pens, get ready and write with Kirklees Libraries
Kirklees Libraries are launching an exciting online programme of activities to coach residents to become writers. Writer in Residence The programme called ‘Writer in Residence’, will launch this week and will be spearheaded by local author Christina Longden. She will be running monthly online chats, workshops and masterclasses with the aim to encourage writers at all points on their writing
Read moreCouncil to invest £799k in new library building for residents of Birkby & Fartown
The new £799k building will have full disabled access and its design is dementia friendly. It will feature dedicated areas for children; study; Self Service as well as IT provision and a community garden.
Read moreLibrary Adventures Live! Week 7 Challenge 1
On Tuesday 25th August, we joined Jack Noel, author and illustrator of ‘My Headteacher is an Evil Genius’.
The session was a special ‘young presenter take-over’, hosted by May and Poppy, while Jack gave us an excerpt from his book, talked about pets and showed us all how to draw his favourite characters!
Read moreJourney 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.
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).
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