Tag: reading

Join the Marvellous Makers Summer Reading Challenge at your local library!

Are you ready for a summer of fun, creativity and reading? Then sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge and become a Marvellous Maker! What is it, when is it and how do I sign up? The Summer Reading Challenge is a great way to keep your children entertained and motivated to read during the…
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Going the whole Hogwarts at Leeds Central Library

As one of the most successful series of children’s books, the Harry Potter series has opened the (Gryffin)door to reading for many  young people. At their recent ‘Library Fest’ Leeds City Council’s library service transformed Leeds Central Library into their very own Hogwarts. In today’s child friendly Leeds blog, librarian Ben reveals more about the…
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Talking to a Leeds librarian about what’s on this half-term

Libraries aren’t just great places to read your favourite books, they’re also community spaces that host an array of child friendly activities. With autumn half-term coming up, we decided to find out more about what’s going on at Leeds libraries. Today we talk to Owen Clements, the Children’s Information Librarian at Leeds Central Library, about…
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Leeds libraries’ Mythical Maze summer reading challenge

Keeping children engaged in learning can be difficult, especially over the summer holidays. The Mythical Maze  summer reading challenge is a fun way to improve your child’s literacy whilst getting them involved in some fantastic activities and stories! Mythical Maze is a national campaign organised by the Reading Agency, with the involvement of the Leeds…
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