Help us to promote reading

Are you a reading fanatic and would like to inspire others to read too? Are you aged  between 12 and 19?

If so, we'd love you to help us with two promotions that are being launched on 1 July 2013.  The Summer Reading Challenge is for 4 to 12 years-olds and challenges them to read up to six books over the summer holidays, receiving rewards along the way.

The Reading Rewards promotion is for young people and adults challenging them to read something different, offering local and national rewards at the end of the promotion.

If you'd like to get involved and be a volunteer at one of our libraries, please contact Allyson on 0782 689 3328 or email her.

Local & Family History Fair at Norton Priory

Last Saturday we were at the Local & Family History Fair which was an event hosted by Norton Priory.  We were one of a number of Societies and Organisations there, all of whom provide help and resources to people researching their local or family history.  We had a great day and met many new friends from the local community.

Our picture shows part of our display next to the wonderful Norman archway in the undercroft. If you were one of the many people who attended the event, we hope you enjoyed your day as much as we did.

Six Book Challenge at Halton Libraries

Why not get involved with the Six Book Challenge at any one of our libraries?

The Six Book Challenge invites you to pick six reads and record your reading in a diary in order to get a certificate. This year we've got top author and former SAS soldier Andy McNab supporting the scheme. Plus we've got special materials for rugby league fans supported by England International Jamie Jones-Buchanan. There's also the chance to enter a national prize draw to win some great prizes. Best of all, you can read anything you like - in print or online.

Click here to find  out more.

Meet the Rugby World Cup mascots

The official mascots of the Rugby League World Cup will launch the TRY Reading Project in Halton, Grubber and his friend Steed the Rugby ball, will be appearing on the 7th June at Widnes Library for two special events.  Grubber will be attending a special Rhyme time at 11 o'clock for younger children, helping library staff read the book "What's a Bear to Wear". 

"What's a Bear to Wear" is the new picture book for young children written by Tom Palmer based on RLWC2013 official mascots Grubber and Steed.  There will be another opportunity to meet Grubber and Steed in Widnes Library from 3:30 pm until 5pm and everyone is welcome. So come along, have your photograph taken with Grubber and be one of the first to meet the RLWC mascot!   For more information click here.

Connecting the community

Telecommunications group Talk Talk will run workshops at Halton Lea Library in June with experts on hand to help people with email, social networking, accessing multimedia, Word/Excel, understanding the internet, online shopping, PC basics and safety on the internet.

You can bring your own devices to the sessions, which last from 10am to 2pm on Thursdays 13th, 20th and 27th June at Halton Lea Library.  People who are interested in learning about the internet for Universal Credit are also welcome.

For more information call Joanne at Halton Lea Library on 0151 511 7744 or email haltonlea.library@halton.gov.uk

Ladybird Live - coming to Runcorn library

On Thursday 13th June Runcorn Library will be hosting Ladybird Live, a unique storytelling event for children aged 2-5 years.  The events at 10.00am – 11.30am and 2.00pm – 3.30pm will feature a whole host of pre-school delights including storytelling sessions, face painting, colouring-in, book-selling and raffle prizes.

 

On top of the children’s activities, Ladybird experts will be on-hand to speak with parents who may need guidance or advice on reading with children. 

 

The events are being held to celebrate and promote the joys of storytelling - from birth through to confident young readers, Ladybird offers expertly crafted books and apps for every child’s needs.

 

Tickets are free and are available from the library.  For more information, please contact the library on 0151 511 7666.

Love your market event

Why not come and see us at Widnes market during the  'Love your market' event which runs from 15 to 29 May?

Halton library service will have a 'pop-up' library at the market from 9am to 5pm on the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of both weeks.  Why not come along and chat to our staff who can tell you what we can offer?

For more information on Widnes market, visit them on Facebook.