Bradford Libraries wants to celebrate all the wonderful things that libraries have to offer during this week so expect to see lots of our services given a highlighted boost with a competition, author event or online interactive session!
Here is a peek at some of the fabulous online events and sessions you can take part in:
These events must be booked in advance
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Zoo Lab: Tuesday 6th October
Interactive Online Event
4.30pm – 5pm Zoom Online Event
FREE
Children 4 – 14 years and their families
Limited Tickets are available on EventBrite. Booking Essential here.
Enjoy a 30 minute online session with the popular ZooLab. You will see up to four animals such as snakes, reptiles and arachnids, find out about their habitats and behaviours and have a chance to ask the expert Ranger questions.
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The Story of Persephone and the Changing Seasons: Wednesday 7th October
Online Drama Workshop
4.15pm – 4.55pm
FREE
Families and children from 4 to 14 years.
Booking Essential. Limited tickets available via Eventbrite here
When the Princess of the Gods is taken without a trace, the world is sent into turmoil. The frantic search for Persephone changed the world in which we live forever.
Join Gemma from Hoglets Theatre to explore a new version of this classic Greek myth. Through storytelling, drama and fun we will solve the mystery of what happened to Princess Persephone and why her disappearance resulted in the changing seasons.
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Zoo Lab: Thursday 8th October
Interactive Online Event
4.30 pm – 5 pm Zoom Online Event
FREE
Children 4 – 14 years and their families
Limited tickets are available on Eventbrite. Booking Essential here
Enjoy a 30-minute online session with the popular ZooLab. You will see up to four animals such as snakes, reptiles and arachnids, find out about their habitats and behaviours and have a chance to ask the expert Ranger questions.
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John Kirk – We’re Going On A Story Hunt: Saturday 10th October
Interactive Live Event
11.45 am Zoom Online Event
FREE
Children 3+ and family
Tickets available on Eventbrite here
Storyteller extraordinaire John Kirk takes us on a Scavenger Hunt Storytelling session where a naughty monster has hidden the keys to the library! Help John tell the story by finding household items around your own home! Children will need means of drawing a picture and an adult or carer who is happy to help them turn the living room upside down in the name of a good story.
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The Story of Persephone and the Changing Seasons: Saturday 10th October
Online Drama Workshop
4.15pm – 4.55pm
FREE
Families and children from 4 to 14 years.
Booking Essential. Limited tickets available via Eventbrite here
When the Princess of the Gods is taken without a trace, the world is sent into turmoil. The frantic search for Persephone changed the world in which we live forever.
Join Gemma from Hoglets Theatre to explore a new version of this classic Greek myth. Through storytelling, drama and fun we will solve the mystery of what happened to Princess Persephone and why her disappearance resulted in the changing seasons.
Other events you can join in with can be found here but see below for a sneak peek!
Plus competitions, quizzes, book reviews and much much more.
You can take part right now by taking a selfie of you reading your favourite book (or any book you happen to be reading!). Download our editable social graphic (PowerPoint, 1 Mb) and insert your selfie in the frame to help promote Libraries Week. Share on your favourite social media channels – don’t forget the hashtags #librariesweek #MyBookLife #teambradford
Our Order and Collect service designed during the pandemic will receive a mysterious boost during Libraries Week. The service allows customers to order by reserving from the Bradford Libraries online catalogue as well as by email or phone. Customers are then able to collect their book orders from libraries that are open at an agreed time slot. During Libraries Week there will be an added element of mystery as you will be asked if you wish to receive an additional mystery book to read along with your order. If you collect any books during Libraries Week on our special Order and Collect service we will add a mystery title to your order. Who knows, it might be the best book you’ve ever read!
Win a Waterstones voucher for £30 with our Golden Ticket e-book / e-audio book initiative. To be in with a chance to win the voucher all you need to do is borrow an e-book or e-audio book from Bradford Libraries between Monday, 5 October and Saturday, 10 October. If you are randomly selected as the Golden Ticket customer you will win the Waterstones voucher. Please ensure your email details are up to date on Bradford Library records for a chance to win.
Tired of online quizzes? Get back to basics with our adult and children’s quizzes, word searches and recipe sheets – watch out for these popping up in your Order and Collect bags during Libraries Week!
During the current situation you can order and collect or borrow a free e-book and there are lots of great reads from bestselling authors available. You can order and collect books from your library or download e-audio books and e-books.
All you need is a library card.
If you need a library card you can join Bradford Libraries.
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