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On the Recommended Reads shelf at Ruabon Library this week are:
Queenspotting by Hilary Kearney - the author dares readers to find the queen bee in the book, with puzzles and close up photos of the queen hidden among her subjects. For younger readers there is
The Accidental Rockstar by Tom McLaughlin, an entertaining and funny story from the Accidental Series; and for historical mystery fans
The Bedlam Stacks by Natasha Pulley is a fast paced, mysterious adventure story full of magic and intrigue. To borrow these books and other great reads, contact Ruabon Library on 01978 822002 to make an appointment to browse the shelves or to add them to your next Order and Collect list.
Read up on all things Welsh.
Branch libraries open for browsing Brynteg, Chirk, Gwersyllt and Rhos libraries have now joined Wrexham Library in re-opening to browse, borrow and return books by appointment only. If you would like the opportunity to visit these libraries and choose your own books, then please call them to arrange an appointment. The Order and Collect system will continue to operate for customers who do not wish to visit the library at the moment. The safety of our staff and customers is our priority and we are following Welsh Government guidance on how to manage visits. All books returned to the library will continue to be quarantined for 72 hours. More branch libraries will re-open to browse, borrow and return over the coming weeks.
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Wrexham Carnival of Words literary festival Tickets are now on sale for one of the leading literary festivals in Wales, being held again in Wrexham. Wrexham Carnival of Words, now in its seventh year, will be held online from April 17-24 and has over 30 different events to enjoy. Once again the Carnival welcomes some of the UK s greatest writers, including Sir Michael Morpurgo and Vicki Berwick; Clare Mackintosh; Anthony Riches; Jasper Fforde; Neil Spring; Matt Hilton; Matthew Harffy; Elizabeth Buchan; Barbara Erskine; Amanda Prowse & Josiah Hartley; Peter Doyle and many more. Supported by writing workshops, music and song, this year s festival promises to be memorable and all for the price of just £15 for a Festival ticket. For more details p
Wrexham Libraries looking to introduce appointment system in the coming weeks
Libraries across the county borough are looking at introducing an appointment system for customers in the coming weeks.
At the moment Wrexham’s libraries are operating on a click and collect basis.
However as lockdown measures start to ease, Wrexham Council says it is looking at how the service can operate on an appointment basis to allow visitors to browse, borrow and return books.
A spokesperson for Wrexham Council said: “Staff will be doing their best to get the books you want to you as quickly as they can.