@PathakP19

exploring world of twitter. love libraries, enjoy organising events and spending quality family time.

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I must confess that until recently I had never heard of Phool Dei, a spring festival that was celebrated yesterday in the villages of Uttarakhand. Children gather fresh flowers from the hills and go from house to house placing them on doorsteps, offering a blessing for the household: “Phool Dei, Chhamma Dei, Deni Dwar, Bhar Bhakar…” roughly wishing the home prosperity. In return they receive sweets. It reminded me a little of Halloween in the U.S., where children go door to door saying “trick or treat.” But what a lovely contrast. Here the children arrive not threatening a prank, or asking first, but giving first. Flowers. In an age when we speak so much about environmental consciousness, this graceful celebration of spring and nature deserves to be far more widely known. Just as Holi travelled across India and the world, perhaps Phool Dei should too. For me, the children of Uttarakhand are my #MondayMotivation
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We’re pleased to be supporting this event at Cardiff Central Library, through the Fusion Project.
Llyfrgelloedd Caerdydd - Cardiff Libraries@cdflibraries8 Jan 2025
*New event!* Lunar New Year celebrations will take place on Sat 1 Feb at Cardiff Central Library Hub from 11am-3pm. Come and experience the lion dance, tea tasting, traditional Chinese dress try-on, Chinese medicine, music & dance and more! @cardiff_hub
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*Digwyddiad newydd!* Bydd dathliadau Blwyddyn Newydd y Lleuad yn cael eu cynnal ddydd Sadwrn 1 Chwefror yn @cardiff_hub rhwng 11am a 3pm. Dewch i weld dawns y llewod, blasu te, gwisgo gwisg Tsieineaidd draddodiadol, a dysgu am feddygaeth, cerddoriaeth a dawns Tsieineaidd a mwy!
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*Digwyddiad newydd!* Ydych chi'n cael trafferth yn jyglo gofynion niferus eich bywyd ar-lein? Gormod o apiau a sgyrsiau? Ymunwch â’r awdur a’r gweithiwr cyfathrebu proffesiynol Louisa Guise gyda'i llyfr How to Leave a Group Chat ar 23 Ionawr. Tocynnau: tinyurl.com/yrcxyc5e
Dydd Iau 23 Ionawr 2025 5.45pm, Hyb Llyfrgell Ganolog Caerdydd. 'How to Leave a Group Chat' gyda't awdur Louisa Guise. Ydych chi'n colli oriau o'ch bywyd ar y cyfryngau cymdeithasol? Gormod o sgyrsiau grŵp ar eich ffôn clyfar? Mae’r awdur Louisa Guise yn sôn am y canllaw ymarferol hwn fydd yn eich helpu gyda’r byd cyfathrebu digidol ac i gael rheolaeth dros eich bywyd ar-lein.

ALT Dydd Iau 23 Ionawr 2025 5.45pm, Hyb Llyfrgell Ganolog Caerdydd. 'How to Leave a Group Chat' gyda't awdur Louisa Guise. Ydych chi'n colli oriau o'ch bywyd ar y cyfryngau cymdeithasol? Gormod o sgyrsiau grŵp ar eich ffôn clyfar? Mae’r awdur Louisa Guise yn sôn am y canllaw ymarferol hwn fydd yn eich helpu gyda’r byd cyfathrebu digidol ac i gael rheolaeth dros eich bywyd ar-lein.

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Can we read a country through its literature? Four Ukrainian authors join The Guardian’s chief culture writer @chiggi to discuss the impact of the Russian invasion on Ukraine’s writing. Live Now 🦋 hayfestival.com/p-22623-sash…
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Cardiff Festival of Languages is back at Central Library Hub! Explore a world of languages and culture – learn phrases, hear about new courses and try some new language skills, along with lots of fun and music! 📅 Weds 25th September ⏰ 12-2pm No booking required @cardiff_hub
Explore your Cardiff library Cardiff festival of languages Worl language desk – learn useful phrases History of Spanish language Motanka Ukrainian craft Chinese calligraphy Sign language choir Chinese poetry and songs Indian music for wellbeing … and much more Wednesday 25th September 2024 12-2pm Cardiff central library hub

ALT Explore your Cardiff library Cardiff festival of languages Worl language desk – learn useful phrases History of Spanish language Motanka Ukrainian craft Chinese calligraphy Sign language choir Chinese poetry and songs Indian music for wellbeing … and much more Wednesday 25th September 2024 12-2pm Cardiff central library hub

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Love crime? Want to know more about the writing of the genre? Then join Diamond Crime Writers Phil Rowlands and Thorne Moore in conversation on Wednesday 18th September at 7pm. #GoldstoneBooks #indiebookshop #books #reading #crime #event @diamond_crime
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Our 2024 winner @yepoka will be in conversation about her extraordinary book #AnansisGold with the LEGEND @DorothyKoomson at @hayfestival #bookclub on 26th September. It's online, free and UNMISSABLE. Book: hayfestival.com/p-22486-hay-…

Hay Festival September Book Club – Anansi’s Gold

Join writer Yepoka Yeeba as she tells the astounding, never-before-told story of how an ingenious Ghanaian con artist ran one of the 20th century's longest and most audacious frauds. A riveting...

hayfestival.com
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🇪🇸 Cardiff Festival of Languages 🇺🇦 Dip into a world of languages and cultures at a free, friendly event on 25th September! Enjoy music and poetry, learn useful phrases in new languages, and much more. @cardiff_hub / 25/09, 12-2pm / Free!
Cardiff Festival of Languages World Language Desks- Learn useful phrases History of Spanish Language Motanka Ukrainian Craft Chinese Calligraphy Sign Language Choir Chinese Poetry Reading Ukrainian Poetry & Songs Indian Music for Wellbeing, and much more

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This is a completely wonderful piece about libraries and library workers theguardian.com/news/article…

‘If there’s nowhere else to go, this is where they come’: how Britain’s libraries provide much more...

The long read: In 2024, libraries are unofficial creches, homeless shelters, language schools and asylum support providers – filling the gaps left by a state that has reneged on its responsibilities

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We have a “school of sanctuary” collection that includes titles suitable for EYFS, KS1 and KS2. We also stock a wide range of dual language books that can be used in school or at home #RefugeeWeek24 @wirralmeas
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To celebrate #RefugeeWeek2024 an event at @cardiff_hub in partnership with @welshrefcouncil is taking place on 22 June, 11am-3pm. There's a community fashion show, inspirational talks, an art exhibition, themed workshops and local community information stalls & more!
Animated picture of a house with plants in front and then people in the windows sharing cups of coffee and tending to the plants.

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*New event!* @Carole_Burns, author of critically-acclaimed novel The Same Country, joins us at @canton_library on Weds 10th July (6.30pm). Carole will be in conversation with @markblayney. Free! Details & tickets: tinyurl.com/yrcxyc5e
Weds 10th Jul, 6.30pm. Canton Library, Library St, CF5 1QD. Carole Burns - The Same County. Twenty years ago, Joe was shot dead in the bedroom of his white girlfriend, Aggie. It was deemed an accident, but now Cassie – a journalist – is not so sure. Carole Burns is an award-winning American writer and journalist living in the UK, and will be in conversation with writer Mark Blayney. Praise for The Same Country: ‘An intimate, intricate history of violence, race, community and love.... a thrilling debut.’ - Toby Litt. To book your FREE ticket, scan QR code here or visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/cardiff-hubs-libraries

ALT Weds 10th Jul, 6.30pm. Canton Library, Library St, CF5 1QD. Carole Burns - The Same County. Twenty years ago, Joe was shot dead in the bedroom of his white girlfriend, Aggie. It was deemed an accident, but now Cassie – a journalist – is not so sure. Carole Burns is an award-winning American writer and journalist living in the UK, and will be in conversation with writer Mark Blayney. Praise for The Same Country: ‘An intimate, intricate history of violence, race, community and love.... a thrilling debut.’ - Toby Litt. To book your FREE ticket, scan QR code here or visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/cardiff-hubs-libraries

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Novelist @Elif_Safak on the importance of libraries. When people are displaced, books and libraries are essential.
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Launch of “ Yer Ower Voices!” This is the first ever anthology of contemporary dialect poetry from throughout Cymru, in English and Welsh. Edited by Mike Jenkins.
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This was one of the best events we've ever put on. A stellar lineup put together by David Clarke with such different styles of writing and performance, yet complementing each other perfectly. Also a kind, funny and lovely bunch. A tonic in troubled times.
Llyfrgelloedd Caerdydd - Cardiff Libraries@cdflibraries20 Oct 2023
Thank you to our guest poets and our audience for making last night’s Open Space event such a delight! A real array of styles, with so much warmth and character. Thank you David Clarke, Abigail Parry and Jonathan Edwards!
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Look who turned up @WaterstonesAber for the #Wilderness book chat last night! All the stars love Aberystwyth! 😁 Thanks Jenna Coleman, Waterstones’ Chloe and @sarahrward1 for a great evening and thanks to everyone everyone who braved the weather. 🥂
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Our next talk will be on Weds 15th November at 7:30pm with author, Simon Toyne, talking about the real life crimes that inspire his own and other authors novels. He will also be signing his books. Book now to avoid disappointment. – at Cardiff, Wales
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**Poetry! At The Library** Hey kids, I'll be hosting this in 2 weeks with David Clarke, Abigail Parry & Jonathan frickin Edwards! I don't say this much, but would very much appreciate any RTs as really want to get the word out. Thank yooouu! 😊
Llyfrgelloedd Caerdydd - Cardiff Libraries@cdflibraries5 Oct 2023
It’s #NationalPoetryDay, and why not book a FREE ticket for three brilliant poets appearing in Cardiff this month? David Clarke, Jonathan Edwards and Abigail Parry will read from their work on 19th October! Details and tickets: tinyurl.com/4yen848v @NineArchesPress
Thursday 19 October 2023, Central library hub, 5.45pm. David Clarke, Jonathan Edwards, Abigail Parry. The Field in Winter, the third collection of poetry by David Clarke, winner of the Michael Marks Award, elegantly reflects on memory, time and loss. Joining David are Jonathan Edwards (Gen, My Family and Other Superheroes), and Abigail Parry (Jinx, I Think We’re Alone Now).

ALT Thursday 19 October 2023, Central library hub, 5.45pm. David Clarke, Jonathan Edwards, Abigail Parry. The Field in Winter, the third collection of poetry by David Clarke, winner of the Michael Marks Award, elegantly reflects on memory, time and loss. Joining David are Jonathan Edwards (Gen, My Family and Other Superheroes), and Abigail Parry (Jinx, I Think We’re Alone Now).

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