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The John Betjeman Poetry Competition 2012
The John Betjeman Poetry Competition is open for entries from 10-13 year-olds until a closing date of 31st July. Each child is invited to send in (by post or online) one poem on the theme of ‘place’. You can choose anywhere that is important to …
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New online: Mood-boosting books for children
Did you know that Suffolk libraries have put together mood-boosting recommendations for children? The Mood-boosting books initiative was launched by the Reading Agency and it is aimed primarily at adults. However mood-boosting is now a family event …
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Ipswich County Library Christmas Party
Everyone had a great time at Ipswich County Library's children's Christmas party on 15th December. Ipswich County Library Christmas Party on Flickr See the children and adults singing 'The 10 days of Christmas' and watching a special Christmas …
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Suffolk libraries at the Latitude Festival
Families flocked to sample a taste of Suffolk Libraries at the Latitude Festival. Despite the weather, great fun was had by all at the Suffolk libraries tents where children enjoyed rhyme sessions, story times and craft activities. Children’s …
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Children's author Lorna Murphy at Glemsford library on Saturday 23 July
Glemfest is a celebration of life in Glemsford! There will be many activities happening around the Village Hall, Library and Recreation ground all day.Here at Glemsford library we are hosting new children's author/illustrator Lorna Murphy with …
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The Summer Reading Challenge starts Saturday
Roll up! Roll up! Roll up! on Saturday 23 July and be the first to start the challenge. Remember to add your name to your library page when you have finished. You can check out who else has finished too.
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Roald Dahl Phizz-whizzing postcard competition
Win a trip to New York! Closing date 30 September 2011. It's 50 years since Roald Dahl wrote James and the Giant Peach. Join in the celebrations and write a postcard about your own adventures. Imagine that you are writing a postcard to a friend …
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Waterstones Laureate Competition
Why not have some fun and have a go at the new Waterstones Laureate Competition? You could win a copy of Julia Donaldson's new book "Jack and the Flumflum tree". Julia Donaldson is currently Waterstone's Children's Laureate. Please note that you need …
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Sign up on Sunday 17 July
Be one of the first and sign up for the Reading Challenge on Sunday 17 July 2011 in your local library. Then read 6 books over the summer holidays and tell library staff about them to earn stickers and other goodies. If you finish 6 books by the …
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Roll up, roll up! Take the Oxford circus quiz as part of the summer reading challenge
Oxford University Press have launched the Oxford Circus Quiz as part of the summer reading game. The theme of this year's challenge is "circus stars" so take the quiz to learn more about the real life stars of the circus. You could win an ipod …