Run by volunteers with support from @nycclibraries. Books, computers, info and more! 📚 Find us on Chapel Street on the way to the leisure centre. 01609 534589
Entertain children this half term with our Halloween storytime with Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson and Incy Wincy Spider nursery rhyme read by our volunteer Liz Wilson. Here are the rhymes but go to the website for the story
thirskcommunitylibrary.org.u…#JuliaDonaldson
Our opening hours are extended as from next Tuesday: thirskcommunitylibrary.org.u…
Remember to return your books as you enter the library. This means that they can be sanitised before they go back on the shelves for others to borrow.
Here's Lucy, 11, returning some of her summer reads!
ALT Lucy returning her books in the returns box at Thirsk Community Library.
This #FriendshipDay, let’s talk about the power of the internet to bring peoples, countries, cultures and individuals together (when it’s done safely)! We selected a few pedagogical resources for children on the topic - have a look: bit.ly/3gfHy2b
Parents & carers of under 4's can download our activity calendar with a different activity idea everyday.
northyorks.gov.uk/growandlea…
Today’s activity is to paint a picture!
There's lots you can do to prepare your child for school - It's never too early
#schoolready#growandlearn
Fancy listening to something different?
We've got a huge range of non-fiction eAudiobooks available through BorrowBox at ow.ly/a74b50ADMLM
They're all free to borrow with your library card. Don't have one? Just contact your local library!
There are some great #SummerReadingChallenge2020 online events coming up via @nycclibraries facebook page. Lego Challenges, author @JenniferKillick and storytelling with Rebecca Colby.
We're excited to share the brilliant new season of @jowhiley@BBCRadio2 Book Club titles - find out more about them here: ow.ly/G92y50AtCLa.
We work with a team of dedicated #librarians to help choose the books. Which do you want to read?
#R2BookClub
Save the Date! Reading Together Day - 16 July 2020. Families are invited to join a celebration of reading with a full day of activity from over 15 collaborators, including us! Schedule to be announced Thursday 9 July. For more info: readingagency.org.uk/news#ReadingTogether
11.00am, 15 July is our reopening day. Everything is in place for a well planned and comfortable visit for you to our award winning visitor attraction. And we can’t wait to see you!
Free, two hour course on Social Media for beginners, Tuesday 28 July, 1-3. If you know of anyone who could benefit they can call Adult Learning on 01609 532536 to book a place.
Hurrah! It's July already. We're open Fri,Sat,Mon,Tues 10am to 4pm. We've got all kinds of books, cards, gifts & wrap ... because Birthdays, Anniversaries & celebrations still happen during this #pandemicchallenge. Cafe and garden opening soon. @ThirskBusiness@Thirskinfo#thirsk
Know any young writers? @500WordsMe are reaching out to children age 5-13 to write about the themes and issues emerging from the Black Lives Matter movement in 500 words or fewer.
Deadline is this Friday. Find out more at 500words.me/#500wordsblm@VirginRadioUK
Are you concerned about a child?
🗣️ Even if you're unsure you can speak to the @NSPCC.
👂 They’re there to listen, offer advice, support and can take the next steps if a child's in danger.
🌐 nspcc.org.uk/keeping-childre…
In case you missed the news this morning, we cannot WAIT for #CressidaSummerCamp to kick off next week with @CressidaCowell and lots of brilliant authors and illustrators!
Find out what's coming up here - we'd love to hear what you're most excited about: booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fe…
ALT Summer is here: Join Waterstones Children's Laureate Cressida Cowell and friends on 6-10 July for a week of creative fun!