National Year of Reading 2008
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National Year of Reading 2008
Derby City Libraries invites you to join in the celebrations for the 2008 National Year of Reading. Whether you’re searching for a great story to share with your children or want to come along to one of our events from murder mystery nights to meditation classes we have opportunities, events, advice and books to share with you.
How can you get involved?
• Share a bedtime story with your children- make reading as much a part of their life as brushing their teeth. All of our libraries run children’s storytimes so you can share the experience.
• Visit your local library and find out what kind of reading suits you, staff are on hand to offer advice whether you’re searching for a car manual or the latest best seller.
• Brush up on your reading skills with a quick read or an adult education class, ask in your local library for details.
• Join a reading group or if there isn’t one in your area we can help you start one.
• Organise a book swap or reading group in your workplace.
We’ll be celebrating reading in all its forms, novels, song lyrics, poetry, instruction manuals, newspapers and much, much more. From April to December we’ll be using a different theme to highlight the range of different reading available.
You can also join in the fun of reading at Westfield Derby. The centre is delighted to be supporting The National Year of Reading in conjunction with Harper Collins.
They are running a host of activities as part of our three week promotion starting from Monday 26 May – Sunday 15 June, including a book swap, story telling sessions from Derby City Libraries, becoming a designated area for BookCrossing and having a selection of signed books up for grabs!
Check out the Reading Rocks website 
July - Rhythm and Rhyme
Poetry and Lyrics from Rhyme Time to Rap
Allestree Library
Team Read activities
All activities are free and unless otherwise stated, are suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years old.
Families and carers welcome to come along with their children and join in.
Tuesday 29 July, 10am to 11am - Big Rhyme Rumble with Craig Bradley
Booking essential for Craig Bradley activity by phoning the library on 01332 559761. Minicom 01332 380712
Alvaston Library
Team Read activities
All activities are free and unless otherwise stated, are suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years old.
Families and carers welcome to come along with their children and join in.
Thursday 31 July, 10 to 11.30am - Stories quizzes and crafts
Booking essential for all activities by phoning the library on 01332 718140. Minicom 01332 380712
Blagreaves Library
Team Read activities
All activities are free and unless otherwise stated, are suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years old.
Families and carers welcome to come along with their children and join in.
Thursday 31 July, 2pm to 4pm - Drop in for stories quizzes and crafts
Central Library
Library Book Club
Tuesday 29 July, 2pm
Free. No booking required, everyone welcome
Team Read activities
All activities are free and unless otherwise stated, are suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years old.
Families and carers welcome to come along with their children and join in.
Monday 28 July, 11.30am to 1.00pm - Drop in for stories, quizzes and crafts
For more information phone the library on 01332 255398/9. Minicom 01332 380712
Chaddesden Library
Team Read activities
All activities are free and unless otherwise stated, are suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years old.
Families and carers welcome to come along with their children and join in.
Saturday 26 July, 2pm to 4pm - Drop in for stories, quizzes and crafts
For more information phone the library on 01332 672352. Minicom 01332 380712
Mickleover Library
Team Read activities
All activities are free and unless otherwise stated, are suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years old.
Families and carers welcome to come along with their children and join in
Tuesday 29 July, 12noon to 1pm - Big Rhyme Rumble with Craig Bradley
Thursday 31 July, 2 to 4pm - Drop in for stories, quizzes and crafts
Booking essential for Craig Bradley activity by phoning the library on 01332 718926. Minicom 01332 380712
Pear Tree Library
Team Read activities
All activities are free and unless otherwise stated, are suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years old.
Families and carers welcome to come along with their children and join in
Wednesday 30 July, 2.30pm to 4pm - Stories, quizzes and crafts
Booking essential for all activities except on Saturday 5 July, by phoning the library on 01332 715260. Minicom 01332 380712
Sinfin Library
Team Read activities
All activities are free and unless otherwise stated, are suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years old.
Families and carers welcome to come along with their children and join in
Tuesday 29 July, 3pm to 4pm - Big Rhyme Rumble with Craig Bradley
Booking essential for Craig Bradley by phoning the library on 01332 711302. Minicom 01332 380712
Spondon Library
Children’s storytime
Every Saturday 2pm to 2.30pm
For babies, toddlers and children under five with their parents and carers. Free. No booking required.
August - Read the Game
Can’t get enough sport or want to escape it?
Allestree Library
Team Read activities
All activities are free and unless otherwise stated, are suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years old.
Families and carers welcome to come along with their children and join in.
Tuesday 5 August, 2pm to 3.30pm - Drop in for stories, quizzes and crafts
Tuesday 12 August, 2pm to 3.30pm - Drop in for stories, quizzes and crafts
Alvaston Library
Team Read activities
All activities are free and unless otherwise stated, are suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years old.
Families and carers welcome to come along with their children and join in.
Thursday 7 August, 10.30 to 11.30am - Big Rhyme Rumble with Craig Bradley
Booking essential for all activities by phoning the library on 01332 718140. Minicom 01332 380712
Blagreaves Library
Team Read activities
All activities are free and unless otherwise stated, are suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years old.
Families and carers welcome to come along with their children and join in.
Thursday 21 August, 10.30am to 11.30am - Storytelling with Lynne Chapman for 4 to 6 year olds
Thursday 21 August, 12noon to 1pm - “Illustrating books” talk by Lynne Chapman for 7 and over
Thursday 28 August, 2pm - 4pm Drop in for stories quizzes and crafts
Booking essential for Lynne Chapman activities by phoning the library on 01332 255403. Minicom 01332 380712
Central Library
Library Book Club
Tuesday 19 August, 2pm
Free. No booking required, everyone welcome
Team Read activities
All activities are free and unless otherwise stated, are suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years old.
Families and carers welcome to come along with their children and join in.
Wednesday 13 August, 10.30am to 12noon - Storytelling with Lynne Chapman for 6 to 10 year olds
Thursday 14 August, 11.30am to 1.00pm - Drop in for stories, quizzes and crafts
Thursday 21 August, 11.30am to 1.00pm - Drop in for stories, quizzes and crafts
For more information phone the library on 01332 255398/9. Minicom 01332 380712
Chaddesden Library
Library Book Club
Wednesday 6 August, 2pm
Free. No booking required, everyone welcome
Team Read activities
All activities are free and unless otherwise stated, are suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years old.
Families and carers welcome to come along with their children and join in.
Wednesday 6 August, 1.30pm to 2.30pm - Big Rhyme Rumble with Craig Bradley
Monday 11 August, 2pm to 4pm - Drop in for stories, quizzes and crafts
For more information phone the library on 01332 672352. Minicom 01332 380712
Derwent Library
Library Book Club
Thursday 14 August, 1.30pm
Free. No booking required, everyone welcome
Team Read activities
All activities are free and unless otherwise stated, are suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years old.
Families and carers welcome to come along with their children and join in
Thursday 14 August, 2.30pm to 4.30pm - Drop in for stories, quizzes and crafts
Thursday 21 August, 2.30pm to 4.00pm - Storytelling with Lynne Chapman for 6 to 10 year olds
Thursday 28 August, 2.30pm to 4.30pm - Drop in for stories, quizzes and crafts
For more information phone the library on 01332 288707. Minicom 01332 380712
Mickleover Library
Team Read activities
All activities are free and unless otherwise stated, are suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years old.
Families and carers welcome to come along with their children and join in
Tuesday 12 August, 2pm to 4pm - Drop in for stories, quizzes and crafts
Mobile Library at Haven Church Hall, Hollybrook Way, Heatherton
Team Read activities
All activities are free and unless otherwise stated, are suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years old.
Families and carers welcome to come along with their children and join in
Wednesday 6 August, 10.30am to 11.30am - Big Rhyme Rumble with Craig Bradley
For more information and to book, phone the library on 07711042303. Minicom 01332 380712
Pear Tree Library
Urdu Reading Group
Wednesday 20 August at 3pm
All Urdu readers are welcome at the Urdu Reading Group. Member’s read one of the library’s books in Urdu and then discuss it at the meeting. It you would like more information about this free group, call Community Librarian, Mohammed Ahson Khan on 01332 255392 or minicom 01332 380712.
Team Read activities
All activities are free and unless otherwise stated, are suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years old.
Families and carers welcome to come along with their children and join in
Wednesday 6 August, 3.30pm to 4.30pm - Big Rhyme Rumble with Craig Bradley
Wednesday 13 August, 1pm to 2pm - Storytelling with Lynne Chapman for 4 to 6 year olds
Wednesday 13 August, 3pm to 4.30pm - Illustration workshop with Lynne Chapman for 7 years and over
Wednesday 20 August, 2.30pm to 4pm - Stories, quizzes and crafts
Booking essential for all activities, by phoning the library on 01332 715260. Minicom 01332 380712
Sinfin Library
Team Read activities
All activities are free and unless otherwise stated, are suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years old.
Families and carers welcome to come along with their children and join in
Thursday 7 August, 2pm to 3.30pm - Drop in for stories, quizzes and crafts
Thursday 21 August, 2pm to 3.30pm - Drop in for stories, quizzes and crafts
Spondon Library
Team Read activities
All activities are free and unless otherwise stated, are suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years old.
Families and carers welcome to come along with their children and join in
Thursday 7 August, 3pm to 4pm - Big Rhyme Rumble with Craig Bradley
Saturday 9 August, 10.30am to 12noon - Drop in for stories, quizzes and crafts
For more information phone the library on 01332 662708. Minicom 01332 380712
September - You are what you read
Explore your cultural, personal and local identity. Meet a local author or find out how to trace your family tree.
Alvaston Library
Team Read activities
All activities are free and unless otherwise stated, are suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years old.
Families and carers welcome to come along with their children and join in.
Thursday 4 September, 10 to 11.30am - Stories quizzes and crafts
Booking essential for all activities by phoning the library on 01332 718140. Minicom 01332 380712
Pear Tree Library
Urdu Reading Group
Wednesday 17 September at 3pm
All Urdu readers are welcome at the Urdu Reading Group. Member’s read one of the library’s books in Urdu and then discuss it at the meeting. It you would like more information about this free group, call Community Librarian, Mohammed Ahson Khan on 01332 255392 or minicom 01332 380712.
October - Word of Mouth
Read out loud, read together. Storytelling and live literature
Allestree Library
Richard & Judy Summer Reads- Have your say!
Wednesday 22 October, 7.30pm
Come to our special Richard and Judy Book Club meeting and talk about the 2008 Summer Reads.
Free. Refreshments provided. Book your place at any City Library.
Mickleover Library
Alison Weir
Wednesday 1 October, 7.15pm
Join historian and author, Alison Weir, as she talks about her latest books:
- Kathryn Swynford: the story of John of Gaunt and His Scandalous Duchess
- The Lady Elizabeth, a novel about Queen Elizabeth I
You’ll also have a chance to win a signed copy of one of Alison’s books. Complimentary light refreshments are available.
Tickets are available from any Derby City Library. £2 library members. £1.50 concessionary library members. £4 non-members. Please book early to avoid disappointment
Pear Tree Library
Urdu Reading Group
Wednesday 15 October at 3pm
All Urdu readers are welcome at the Urdu Reading Group. Member’s read one of the library’s books in Urdu and then discuss it at the meeting. It you would like more information about this free group, call Community Librarian, Mohammed Ahson Khan on 01332 255392 or minicom 01332 380712.
Spondon Library
Richard and Judy Summer Reads- Have your say!
Monday 6 October, 7.15pm
Come to our special Richard and Judy Book Club meeting and talk about the 2008 Summer Reads.
Free. Refreshments provided. Book your place at any City Library.Events and Promotions- to be confirmed
A Feast of Fiction, food themed story telling night at Sinfin Library
Debate the summer’s Richard and Judy Book Club reads
Storytelling night at Derwent Library
November - Screen reads
Explore script, television and film reading and writing. Is the book always better than the film?
Pear Tree Library
Urdu Reading Group
Wednesday 12 November at 3pm
All Urdu readers are welcome at the Urdu Reading Group. Member’s read one of the library’s books in Urdu and then discuss it at the meeting. It you would like more information about this free group, call Community Librarian, Mohammed Ahson Khan on 01332 255392 or minicom 01332 380712.
Events and Promotions- to be confirmed
An evening of performance poetry at the Central Library
Dirty Dancing night- listen to readings from the script and try your hand at some moves at Alvaston Library
December - Write the Future
Technology is bringing readers and writers closer than ever. What will the future bring?
Pear Tree Library
Urdu Reading Group
Wednesday 10 December at 3pm
All Urdu readers are welcome at the Urdu Reading Group. Member’s read one of the library’s books in Urdu and then discuss it at the meeting. It you would like more information about this free group, call Community Librarian, Mohammed Ahson Khan on 01332 255392 or minicom 01332 380712