Haven't posted for a while and not sure if anyone else is on here? Well spring is here, I just love the bright yellow daffodils #spring #daffodils
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Happy Roald Dahl Story Day, wishing you a whoopsy whiffling time!
Find out about the man, his books and his life with FREE access to the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography: orlo.uk/HLtrS
#CovLibraries #RoaldDahlStoryDay
@coventrycc @odnb
Obligatory holiday photo in a public library. Occupies space in main public building in Frigiliana new village, Spain. Open most mornings, large children's area incl. books in other languages; extensive old style reference books; WiFi but no banks of computers #libraries #Spain β at Frigiliana, EspaΓ±a
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Thankyou to @BBCRadio4 Today for having @frankcottrell_b and me on the programme this summer recommending childrenβs books, always so hard to choose, but here are Frank and my recommendations for books to inspire children about nature π³
Our Children's Summer Book Club continues on #R4Today with Children's Laureate @frankcottrell_b and @CressidaCowell, best known for How to Train Your Dragon π
Frank recommends:
πDiary of a Young Naturalist by Dara McAnulty
πToby Alone by Timothee de Fombelle
πCatfish Rolling by Clara Kumagai
πMy side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
Cressida recommends:
πClean Up! By Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola
πThe Lorax by Dr Seuss
πThe Lost Words by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris
πThe Last Wild by Piers Torday
Marie Shipley πΌππ¬π§π΄βοΈ retweeted
The Mini Challenge is for our youngest readers. Ages 4 & under collect stickers on a special collector card for the books they borrow. Sign up at your local library; choose, borrow, read & share books; once completed collect free Play Doh tubs, cookie cutters & gold medal sticker
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Get the croissants ready because breakfast has never looked better ππ₯
Get all the information you need on how and when to watch the Olympic triathlon here β‘οΈ britishtriathlon.org/news/paβ¦
πΊ BBC and Eurosport
β° 07:00 (BST)
#Paris2024 #AllezLesBrits #Olympics #ParisInspired
Marie Shipley πΌππ¬π§π΄βοΈ retweeted
While the kids have the Summer Reading Challenge, we thought we'd offer a little something for the adults this year and have made up some special Library Bingo cards!
You can print your card off using the template here... or pick one up from your local library.
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The Summer Reading Challenge is here! Children can sign up from today! To find your local library and to read more about Marvellous Makers visit: orlo.uk/SSk91
#MarvellousMakers #SummerReadingChallenge #CovLibraries
@readingagency @createcharity @coventrycc
Marie Shipley πΌππ¬π§π΄βοΈ retweeted
Tile Hill library have done a lovely display for empathy day today June 6th plenty of fantastic books to loan @covlibraries #empathylabuk
Marie Shipley πΌππ¬π§π΄βοΈ retweeted
Next Thursday 6th June is #EmpathyDay Boost your empathy by borrowing and reading one of our Empathy Collection books from Bell Green, Central, Foleshill Stoke & Tile Hill Libraries. Have a look here for the full list of books for children & young people empathylab.uk/RFE-2024-books
Marie Shipley πΌππ¬π§π΄βοΈ retweeted
Happy Elmer Day and happy 35th birthday to our favourite patchwork elephant!
We hope you enjoy this video of Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho reading Elmer and the Rainbow: orlo.uk/E6qCO
#CovLibraries #Coventry #ElmerDay
@coventrycc @AndersenPress
Marie Shipley πΌππ¬π§π΄βοΈ retweeted
Watch Katherine Rundell live from Hay Festival 11.30am Friday 31 May at Tile Hill Library.
Prepare to be swept away to a land beyond your wildest imagination by master storyteller Katherine Rundell as she unveils her epic new fantasy series Impossible Creatures
@coventrycc
Marie Shipley πΌππ¬π§π΄βοΈ retweeted
Watch UK Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho live from Hay Festival! 10am Friday 31 May 2024 at Tile Hill Library. Joseph shares tips for writing your own stories and performs some of his own humorous and inventive poems. Bring your own notebook and pencil ποΈ βοΈ
Marie Shipley πΌππ¬π§π΄βοΈ retweeted
Watch Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney live from Hay Festival! Expect an epically fun event that celebrates the latest Wimpy Kid book and explores the outer limits of the brain. Saturday 25 May 11.30am at Tile Hill Library. Bring a sketchbook and pencils!
@coventrycc
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Watch Ranger Hamza's Eco Quest live from Hay Festival - Saturday 25 May at 10am Central Library. Come on your own Eco Quest and find out how to make your nature walks an interactive journey of discovery with CBeebies' Hamza Yassin π¦
#CovLibraries
@coventrycc @Cov_FamilyHubs
Marie Shipley πΌππ¬π§π΄βοΈ retweeted
This is why libraries matter.. Well done Keighley - celebrating 120 years of public service and itβs a privilege to be part of your book festival this year. @bradfordlibs247 @cilip @_RobbieMoore @ChristiGabbitas @britishlibrary
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Remembering #StephenLawrence and his legacy π§‘
On the eve of #StephenLawrenceDay, @βRichieBrave and guests discuss the legacy that has been built in Stephen's memory.
Visit bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001y6d⦠to tune into 1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave at 9pm tonight! @bbcradio1pr
Marie Shipley πΌππ¬π§π΄βοΈ retweeted
"Be Kind!" Fun, Free Storytime and Crafts Session on Stephen Lawrence Day for ages 5-9 years. On Monday 22nd April at Stoke Library from 3.30-4.30pm. All are welcome, no need to book #SLD24 #poweroflearning24 #StephenLawrenceDay
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Itβs World Book Day! π
There are a variety of activities and events taking place at @covlibraries today and tomorrow! π
Libraries also have number of tokens donated by @Booktrust to give away to families with under 5βs. π©π»π¨πΎ
Are you doing anything to mark #WorldBookDay? π
Happy World Book Day! #DearChancellor please adequately fund our Public Library Services so we can continue to promote a love of reading to children &young people π β at Coventry, England





























