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May half-term activities, local history talks and Reading Well for Dementia
From half-term to Local and Community History Month, here’s the latest news and events highlights from your library service.
Get creative with us in May half-term
Half-term activities
Need some fun things to do over the half-term holiday? We’ve got you covered with stories, Lego, crafts, games and more.
We’re also celebrating Elmer’s 35th birthday, with activities across our libraries all about our favourite multi-coloured elephant.
Check out our Library Events [
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Celebrating the Magpie City with Paul Hyde
Chester magpie city
As part of Local and Community History Month, join Paul Hyde (former Heritage Interpretation Officer for Chester City Council) for a talk celebrating the famous “magpie” buildings of Chester and find out more about these iconic structures. Places are free but limited, book yours here: Ticketsource [
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* Barnton Library: Wednesday 29 May, 5.30pm
* Winsford Library: Thursday 30 May, 4pm
* Little Sutton Library: Friday 31 May, 2.30pm (SOLD OUT)
Reading Well with Dementia book collection launches
Reading Well for Dementia
A new *Reading Well for Dementia* scheme has just launched to support people living with dementia, their carers and their family members. The scheme offers quality-assured, evidence-based reading recommendations from healthcare professionals.
Reading Well for Dementia promotes understanding and helps to break down stigma around dementia. Some of the recommended books provide information and advice; there are also personal stories and children’s fiction.
You can browse the full booklist [
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For more information about the collection, ask at your local library.
Save the date: upcoming events in June
Henna
Find out more about the world of Henna, learn some techniques and create your own designs in these free workshops using non-toxic materials. These sessions are provided in ​Libraries with the kind co-operation of Cheshire West and Chester Adult Education and ​Sharpen My Skills.
* Barnton Library, Thursday 20 June, 2pm-5pm
* Northwich Library (at Weaver Hall Museum), Monday 24 June, 1.30-4.30pm
* Neston Library, Wednesday 26 June, 9.30am-12.30pm
* Hope Farm Library, Thursday 27 June, 2.15pm-5.15pm
* Little Sutton Library, Friday 28 June, 1.30pm-4.30pm
Book your places here: Learn How to Create Henna Designs [
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The Great Big Green Week
Big Green Week
We’re so excited for this year’s Great Big Green Week! Highlights will include…
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“Green Teas” to find out about sustainability efforts in your local area.
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Jigsaw and seed swaps
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Clothes upcycling workshops
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Bin to Brilliant crafts
The full programme will be announced soon so keep an eye out on our social media and the library events page [
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Best of the books: our favourite new titles this month
Midnight Feast [
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The Midnight Feast
Lucy Foley
Guests gather for the opening of The Manor hotel, the new jewel on the Dorset coastline. The champagne is flowing, the guest list sparkling, the sun setting on an unforgettable summer solstice. But under the cloak of celebration, something dark is stirring. The Manor has a secret history; built in the shadows of an ancient wood. Now old friends and enemies are creeping out of the shadows. And they'll soon discover what other deadly secrets come out at night.
*Click here to place hold* [
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Man in black [
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The Man in Black and Other Stories
Elly Griffiths
The bestselling author returns with a brand-new short story collection featuring all your favourite characters from the Ruth Galloway, Harbinder Kaur and Max Mephisto series as well as some brand-new tales.
*Click here to place hold* [
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Scripted [
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Scripted
Fearne Cotton
Jade Shaw has lost control of her life. Pushed around by her family, and taken for granted by her boyfriend, she knows that somewhere along the path to being an adult she's lost her way. The last place she expects to find answers is on the floor outside her flat. But there it is: a script. Containing her name, and her boyfriend's, and showing yet another excruciating argument in which he calls all the shots. The weird thing is: this argument hasn't happened yet. The row becomes reality. Jade feels more frustrated than ever. Then more scripts appear; infuriating scenes in which Jade's boss, mum, and bridezilla sister walk all over her. The future is painfully familiar. But it's not a future Jade likes. Is it too late for her to re-write the script?
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New Books Coming Soon
Take a scroll through our upcoming releases and bestsellers - all available to order.
New books [
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*Browse the full list of upcoming titles* [
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You will find these at the top of the BorrowBox app.
*We’ve got thousands of **eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines* [
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