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What's on?
Things happening everywhere!
There are
stories and activities
in Isle of Wight libraries in most school holidays. There won't be any at Easter, but in the May half term there will be "Seriously Silly stories!" everywhere. Dates and times will be added nearer the time.
You can vote in the
Isle of Wight book award
in any library. There is a shortlist of 9 books to choose from. They are:
- The princess diaries by Meg Cabot
- Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
- The thief lord by Cornelia Funke
- Skeleton key by Anthony Horowitz
- Saffy's angel by Hilary McKay
- The wind singer by William Nicholson
- The doomspell by Cliff McNish
- Mortal engines by Philip Reeve
- The ersatz elevator by Lemony Snicket
To vote, pick up a form from your local library. Everyone who votes will be entered into a prize draw to win a book token.
The
Reading Maze
is this summer's national reading game. It will start in July, as soon as schools break up for the summer. All you have to do is read six books - you can read any book you like! - and you'll get a medal and a certificate.
Bembridge Library
Check back in May for the date of Bembridge's "Seriously Silly" storytime
Brighstone Library
Check back in May for the date of Brighstone's "Seriously Silly" storytime
Cowes Library
Check back in May for the date of Cowes's "Seriously Silly" storytime
Every Saturday morning, from 10.30 - 11, Cowes library has a storytime for children aged 6 and under. It's free to go to, and you don't have to book. Some weeks you can make things as well, either to take home or to decorate the library with.
East Cowes Library
Check back in May for the date of East Cowes' "Seriously Silly" storytime.
Freshwater Library
Check back in May for the date of Freshwater's "Seriously Silly" storytime
Freshwater Library has been extended recently, so why not visit it to see the lovely new children's section, which is a lot bigger than the old one, with comfy beanbags and a giant cow!
Newport (Lord Louis) Library
Check back in May for the date of Lord Louis' "Seriously Silly" storytime
There is a storytime every week for the under fives, from 2 to 2.30. All are welcome!
Niton Library
Check back in May for the date of Niton's "Seriously Silly" storytime
Ryde Library
Check back in May for the date of Ryde's "Seriously Silly" storytime
Ryde Library has a weekly storytime for the under fives every Friday, from 2 - 2.30. Everyone is welcome! There's no need to book, and it's free.
There is also a special session for babies every two weeks, on the first and third Thursdays of every month. Come along at 10 o'clock, and join in fun bouncing and knee jogging rhymes and songs.
Sandown Library
Check back in May for the date of Sandown's "Seriously Silly" storytime
Shanklin Library
Check back in May for the date of Shanklin's "Seriously Silly" storytime
Ventnor Library
Check back in May for the date of Ventnor's "Seriously Silly" storytime
