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** The Summer Reading Challenge, Marvellous Makers starts 6 July
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We can't wait for Saturday, when the Summer Reading Challenge starts. This year’s Summer Reading Challenge
is all about creativity. From dance to drawing, junk modelling to music, there’s something for everyone. Children will be able to find new reads linked to their favourite creative arts, and access free activities at the library. We can’t wait to get creative!
Visit your nearest Dorset library to sign up for Marvellous Makers - it's free to join and children will have a whole library of books to choose from. As children read library books on the Summer Reading Challenge, they will receive a host of stickers, some with smells. When children have read 6 books they will be awarded an amazing Marvellous Makers medal and their certificate will be sent to school in the Autumn.
The Summer Reading Challenge is developed by The Reading Agency and delivered in partnership with public libraries. This year’s theme has been developed in partnership with Create, a leading charity bringing the creative arts to those who need it most. The bespoke illustrations for Marvellous Makers are created by the brilliant illustrator, Natelle Quek.
** Opening hours and event programme
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We’ve updated our library opening hours
to see what's on at a library near you.
** Access online newspapers and magazines
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Did you know that with a Dorset library card you can access a range of online newspapers
for free. There are about 200 different magazine titles across a range of genres such as:
* computers and technology
* crafts
* lifestyle
* science and nature
* sports
* home and garden
Our e:newspapers offer you the opportunity to read or listen to a range of local and national newspapers. Through Newsbank you can access newspapers such as:
* The Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph
* Express and Express on Sunday
* The Financial Times
* The Guardian and Observer
* The Independent and Independent on Sunday
* The People
* The Times
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** 19 August - Interactive sensory storytelling event
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We are delighted that fantastic storyteller Cassandra Wye will be telling children her new sensory story 'Shooting Down the Sun' at our online event on 19 August. Families will join Cassandra for an amazing storytelling adventure! She’ll swoop you off to faraway places beyond your imagination where anything could happen!
There will be lots to join in with for this sensory storytelling event. Told in song, sign and story - with an amazing array of textile props.
The event is suitable for ages 4+.
Book your interactive sensory storytelling ticket
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** Calling all beachgoers: How do you spend time at the beach?
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This Summer, Litter Free Dorset and Dorset Coast Forum have launched a new survey to discover how and where you spend your beach days. They want to know all about your top beach spots, favourite water activities, and thoughts on litter and water cleanliness.
So, dive in and help make our beaches in Dorset even better!
The survey “How You Spend Your Time at Beaches Across Dorset” can be accessed via the link below:
How you spend your time at beaches across Dorset | Dorset Coast Have Your Say
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