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| FIND OUT Whatever you're into and wherever you get it, Everybody's Reading can take your reading onto a new level. From Birkenhead to Warrington, libraries across the Northwest are joining forces to promote today's best reading. It's not just about books - Everybody's Reading is about all kinds of reading, from web sites to cult novels, because reading: enhances the quality of life: people read because they love it; reading empowers people builds a creative nation: the act of reading is highly creative and it underpins writing and the creative industries promotes literacy and lifelong learning: people who read have flexible minds and are open to wider learning opportunities And it's even not just about reading - this project is about being creative, giving your own views and getting involved. Wirral Libraries are taking a leaf out of the book of some local pubs and clubs by introducing an 'happy hour' Free Internet, word processing and e-mail sessions start on 4th February and will be held on either a Monday evening or Saturday morning so contact your local library for details. Also keep a look out for an on-line reading group, through which you can give your opinions to the world on books, dvds, computer games through the wonders of the world wide web! |
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| CONTACT name: Louise Shillcock address: Bebington Central Library Civic Way Bebington Wirral CH63 7AU tel: 0151 6083430 fax: e-mail: loushill@hotmail.com url: www.wirral-libraries.net location map |
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title: Fun with a Drum date: 14th May 2002. 2-5pm Description: Ever wanted to show your musical talent? Feel like getting rid of some tension? Why not come along to Bebington Central Library and learn the ancient art of African Drumming? venue:Bebington Central Library, Civic Way, Bebington cost: free booking: 0151 643 7219 |
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Event 3
Event 3 title: Lord of the Rings Event date: To be confirmed description: This new initiative is encouraging hundreds of new teenage library users by capitalising on the current craze for Lord of the Rings. Two libraries in Wirral will hold themed gaming sessions in collaboration with Games Workshop, who have produced the strategy battle game which accompanies the recently released film. Games Workshop staff will use sessions in libraries throughout the country to talk teenagers through the rules, play the game alongside them and encourage them to make their own epic journey into the unknown - by suggesting some related reading material such as fantasy and adventure books. It is hoped that the initiative will be particularly effective in encouraging teenage boys to read more - a group who are traditionally very difficult for libraries to attract. venue: West Kirby Library, West Kirby Concourse, West Kirby, CH48 4HX cost: free booking: 0151 625 6381 and venue: Bromborough Library, Allport Road, Bromborough, CH62 7HR cost: free booking: 0151 334 1650 |
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| JOIN UP How do I join the library? Anybody can join their local library free from the age of 0-100! You can go along to any library and join there and that means you can then use any library in Wirral using the same card. You need to bring something with your name and address on i.e. a recent utility bill, driving license, family allowance book etc. Passports do not have your address on! Libraries hold many things other than booksÖwith your library card you can take out CD's, Videos and DVD's (there will be a small charge for this) and access our excellent ICT facilities. Every library in Wirral has 20 computers and these can be used by anyone! (for a small charge) We also hold regular I.T courses in conjunction with Wirral Met College and Birkenhead 6th Form College. There are also many different events held at Wirral Libraries so keep a lookout in the local press! |
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| LOCATE name: Birkenhead Central Library address: Borough Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 2XB tel: (0151) 652 6106 fax: e-mail: url: www.wirral-libraries.net name: Greasby Library address: 158a Greasby Road, Greasby, CH49 3NH tel: (0151) 677 5714 fax: e-mail: url: www.wirral-libraries.net name: Heswall Library address: Telegraph Road, Heswall, CH60 OAF tel: (0151) 342 4552 fax: e-mail: url: www.wirral-libraries.net name: Wallasey Central Library address: Earlston Road, Wallasey, CH45 5DX Tel: (0151) 639 2334 fax: e-mail: url: www.wirral-libraries.net |
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