Thursday 25 October 2012

Kevin McCann at Halton Lea library


We'd like to share with you this photo we took today of Kevin McCann at Halton Lea library.

It was fun to watch the children shuffle their chairs nearer and nearer as they were riveted to Kevin's stories and poems. Our clever Halton children had lots to say, contributing to the fun. A lovely event was enjoyed by all!

Monday 15 October 2012

Kevin McCann's Halloween event at Runcorn library 25 October


Kevin McCann will be telling spooky stories for children of all ages at Runcorn Library.

A full-time writer for almost two decades Kevin McCann has had five collections published to date. He has completed more than twenty residencies, run workshops and has given readings in Britain, Ireland and the USA. His stories and poems have been published in anthologies, featured on the Internet and been broadcast on both TV and Radio.

The event is at Runcorn library on Thursday 25 October and starts at 2pm.

Grandpa Joe’s Halloween Special at Halton Lea Library - Friday 26 October


Make a spooky Halloween date with YouTube cult superstar Grandpa Joe who will be hosting a special story time at Halton Lea Library.  Carl Loughlin (aka Grandpa Joe) has built up a cult following with his children’s book review podcasts; character videos on YouTube and his website. Carl ties in his knowledge of children’s books with his fantastic talent for art and presenting to create this hilarious character that makes reading and stories fun!  He is back in Halton by popular demand.

The event is aimed at young people aged 5-15 and it starts at 2pm on Friday 26 October

Thursday 4 October 2012

Paranormal Week at Halton Lea library 22- 26 October


Halton's annual Paranormal Week is in its 11th year and promises to be the best yet with an impressive line-up of guest speakers and writers.  Every year the event, run by Halton Libraries, gets more popular with fans of the unusual and paranormal flocking to Halton Lea Library.

Highlights include 'Twisted Tales', a group who promote the best writing in 21st century horror fiction.  They will host an evening with 'Britain's most respected living horror writer' Ramsey Campbell as well as rising stars in British horror writing Simon Bestwick and Stephen McGeagh.  Award winning radio presenter Roy Basnett from WIRE FM's breakfast will also be there to host a debate about the paranormal and the audience will be able to put questions to the experts and investigators.

These FREE events run from Monday 22 October to Friday 26 October and start at 7pm. Refreshments will be available.  To find out more, check out Halton Libraries' Facebook and Twitter accounts and the Paranormal Week Facebook page.

Monday 1 October 2012

Rhymetime comes to Runcorn library


From Friday 19 October, we will be runnings Rhymetime sessions each week at Runcorn library.   They will be from 11.00 to 11.45 am.

Babies and toddlers from 0 to 4 can join us for a morning of stories, songs and fun.  Oh, and adults are invited too!