Huge range of events on National Libraries Day

Head down to your local library on Saturday 6 February and take part in a huge range of events to mark National Libraries Day 2016.

• Brandlesholme Community Centre and Library - bookmark making craft session (11am to 1pm).Open to all ages.

• Bury Library - badge making and paper craft sessions (2–3.30pm), free for all the family.

• Coronation Road Community Centre and Library - Library Wall of Love (10am to 1pm). Leave a message!

• Prestwich Library - local historian Craig Brisbane exhibits part of his collection (9.30am to 1pm, and also on Sunday from 10am to 2pm). Also – The Book Doctor is In! (9.30am to 1pm). Get ideas for what to read next; all welcome.

• Radcliffe Library - book themed LEGO session (10.30am to 11.30am). For children aged 7+, cost 50p per child. Also - Love Libraries Display and Bookmark Giveaway (9.30am to 1pm).

• Ramsbottom Library and Adult Learning Centre - Library Wall of Love (9.30am to 1pm).

• Tottington Library - Library Wall of Love (9.30am to 1pm).

• Unsworth Library - Library Wall of Love (9.30am to 1pm).

• Whitefield Library and Adult Learning Centre - The Book Doctor is In! (9.30am to 1pm). Also - Knit ‘n Natter demonstration (9.30am to 10.30am). Get tips from friendly knitters. Also - Super Favourite Stories Time (10.30am to 11am). Bring your favourite book to share.

Contact your local library for more information at http://www.bury.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=10698

You can also search for events on the official National Libraries Day website here: http://www.nationallibrariesday.org.uk/get-involved/add-your-event/

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Press release issued: 1 February 2016.