Communities and wellbeing will be the focus of Libraries Week which runs from 8 to 13 October.
Libraries across the country will showcase how they bring people together, combat loneliness, provide a space for reading and creativity and support people with their mental health.
There are a number of events in Bury:
Children’s Rhyme and Story Times – at Prestwich Library and Radcliffe Library (Tues 9 October, 10.30am–11am); Ramsbottom Library (Wed 10 Oct, 10.30am–11am); Prestwich Library (Fri 12 Oct, 10.30am–11.30am); and Bury Library (Sat 13 Oct, 10.30am–noon)Shared Reading and The Rhythm of Rhyme – reading poetry and prose from ‘A Little Aloud’ celebrating National Poetry Day and Libraries Week. Meet new friends, share the reading and tea and cake! At Prestwich Library (Tues 9 Oct, 1.30pm-2.30pm) and Bury Library (Thurs 11 Oct, 6pm–6.45pm) Crafternoon Delights! – for adults, this encourages you to try a variety of crafts, watch demonstrations and learn something new. At Ramsbottom Library (Wed 10 Oct, 1.30pm–3.30pm) and Prestwich Library (Fri 12 Oct, 1.30pm–3.30pm)Green Screen Session - Be the Star of Your Own Story! – This is a free two-hour, fun and creative hands-on green screen workshop, delivered by MakoCreate. At Ramsbottom Library (Wed 10 Oct, 4pm–6pm). For children aged 8 and above.Tea Time Tales (Adult Friendship Group) – a free informal group, meeting to read short stories, articles from newspapers and magazines over a cup of tea and a cake. At Prestwich Library (Thurs 11 Oct, 1.30pm–3pm)Low Vision Drop-in Day – Explore the latest products, technologies and support services for blind and partially sighted people, including Bury Libraries’ downloadable e-audiobook service. This event is at Bury Masonic Hall on Thursday 11 October from 10am to 2.30pm.All these events are free, but you will need to book for the Green Screen event via our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/green-screen-workshop-with-makocreate-tickets-50729095089
For details of regular weekly activity sessions, check your local library page: https://www.bury.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=10698
The council's I Will If You Will Team and Sport and Physical Activity Service (SAPAS) will have a display at Bury Library throughout the week with information on activities and facilities designed to boost mental health. These include:
Early Years gymnastics for families and toddlersFree tennis in St Mary's Park for allWalking groups throughout the boroughWheels For All adapted bike centreWalking football for all those aged 50+For more details about Libraries Week, go to https://www.bury.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=14478
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Press release issued: 1 October 2018.
