Kidderminster Library. A NEW scheme has launched at Kidderminster Library called ‘Reading Friends’ which aims to tackle loneliness. The Worcestershire wide initiative is centred around three library services: the library service at home, online connect bubbles, and one-to-one telephone calls. As part of the library service at home a selection of books will be delivered to those who unable to access their local library. One to one telephone calls will continue from lockdown and online connect bubbles, which are small group sessions, will be run via Zoom by library staff and volunteers. Hannah Perrott, assistant director for communities, said: “Worcestershire libraries are providing opportunities for people of all ages to stay connected with others, building healthier and more resilient communities across the county.
This week s reading recommendation comes from Joan at Connah s Quay Library. She recommends
Sail Away by Celia Imrie. She said: I really enjoyed reading this book; it was absorbing from start to finish. Written by the actor Celia Imrie, she uses her knowledge of the theatre and love of cruising to create a thrilling story. I give this title an Aura Book Score of 5/5.
Sail Away is available to borrow from your local Aura library. If this book sounds right up your street, why not add it to your next Select and Collect order: search our online library catalogue and reserve titles, or email or phone your local library. To make an order please phone us on 01352 703750, or email us at libraries@aura.wales . You can browse our catalogue at www.aura.wales/flintshire-library-catalogue/ and place a hold on items to collect from the library counter. We will just need to know your library membership number, a contact telephone number and email address, your book requests/preferences, a
This week s book reading recommendation comes from Laura at Buckley Library. She said: I very rarely read non-fiction but I could not put down Florence Givens
Women Don t Owe You Pretty. It made me feel empowered within a few pages, and makes you question everything! Maybe I ve been converted to non-fiction, who knows! I m being generous and giving this book a 5/5 Aura book score!
Women Don t Owe You Pretty by Florence Given is available to borrow from your local Aura library. If this book sounds right up your street, why not add it to your next Select and Collect order: search our online library catalogue and reserve titles, or email or telephone your local library. To make an order please telephone us on 01352 703750, or email us at libraries@aura.wales . You can browse our catalogue at www.aura.wales/flintshire-library-catalogue/ and place a hold on items to collect from the library counter. We will just need to know your library membership number, a contact telepho
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12:00 PM April 13, 2021
Initially, libraries will open in the mornings for people to collect books from the Library Choice service.
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People can now visit their local library following council-run buildings reopening in North Somerset and Somerset on Monday.
In North Somerset, people can borrow books using the self-service system. Computers and printing facilities are available to use by prior booking.
Safety measures have been put in place in all libraries, including hand sanitiser, signs to wear a face-covering as well as to keep two metres away from others.
Individual study space can be booked in advance at Portishead, Pill, Yatton and Weston libraries and local studies materials will be available by appointment at Weston Library.
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