Loads & loads to entertain the children in the hols at Oswestry Library

LOADS AND LOADS GOING ON FOR THE CHILDREN THROUGH THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS,

AT OSWESTRY LIBRARY

Message from Oswestry Library.

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Subject:	Oswestry Library Events: Summer Reading Challenge Special
Date:	Tue, 10 Jul 2018 12:31:39 +0000
From:	Shropshire Council <ukshropshire@public.govdelivery.com>
Reply-To:	ukshropshire@public.govdelivery.com
To:	brownhill@eleventowns.org.uk

Our packed events calendar for the summer holidays!

Oswestry Library Events The annual Summer Reading Challenge is here! Those of you who have taken part before will know that it is a massive fixture on the library calendar, and we always have lots of exciting events and activities to share with you over the summer. If you have never heard of the Summer Reading Challenge before, it is an annual challenge for children, created by the Reading Agency and delivered by libraries all over the country. The idea is that the children read six books of their choice over the summer holidays. They receive an incentive prize for every two books, and win a gold medal and certificate if they complete before the end of the summer. Not only is it enormous fun, but reading over the summer has been proven to reduce the 'reading dip' that can often be observed in children when they return to school after a long holiday without books. (To read more on the research behind the challenge, visit the Reading Agency Website.) Every year, the Summer Reading Challenge has a different theme. This year it is 'Mischief Makers', supported by the Beano. In Shropshire, we are also choosing to offer a Pre-School Summer Reading Challenge, where children under 4 can collect stickers for each time they visit the library, and an Adult/Teen challenge, which is to enter four mini book reviews to be entered into a prize draw. So the whole family can join in! The Summer Reading Challenge launches on Saturday 14th of July, so feel free to pop into your local library to find out more, or to sign up. If you would like to find out about the events that are running in all Shropshire Libraries please visit the events page on our website. Chess Club—every Wed 1-3pm Come along to play chess at the library! Every Wed over the summer from 25 July. No experience required, tutor on hand to help you get started. Lego Club—every Sat 11-2pm, every Thu 3.15-4.15pm Get creative with Lego! Free Lego drop-ins at the library, no booking required Thu 26 July- Arts Award signup 2-4pm Come along to sign up if you'd like to complete the 'Arts Award' scheme over the summer. Arts Award is a programme of self-guided creative activities. Completion of the workbook will earn an 'Arts Award: Discover' qualification and a certificate at the end of the summer. £5 per child. (suitable for children over 5) Thu 26 July— Faerie Workshop 2-4pm Join author P.J.Roscoe and illustrator Liz Monks for a magical trip into a faerie wonderland, with faerie storytelling and a faerie garden craft workshop using elements from nature.  £8 per child. (suitable for children over 5) Pre-booking essential. Arts Award sign-up optional for an extra £5 on the day. Mon 30 July— Dogs Trust Storytime 10.30-11.30am Dogs Trust Education and Community Officer, Alison Donald will be visiting the library with her rescue dog, Bertie, for some fun doggy-themed stories and a craft session to make a doggy toy to take home to your doggy or donate to one of the dogs at the rescue centre! Suitable for children 7-11 years old. Tickets free but pre-booking essential. Tue 31 July— Mischief Craft 11-12noon Free craft session at the library! Free drop in– no booking required. Suitable for ages 4-11 Wed 1 August— Mario Kart Gaming 10-12 noon 2 hours of competitive Mario Kart 8 Racing at the library, delivered by Idyll Games! Recommended for ages 7+. £5 per child, pre-booking essential. Thur 2 August—First Aid Drop In 3-4pm Learn lifesaving skills at the library with St John's Ambulance! Suitable for the whole family. Free drop in, no booking required. Sat 4 August— Dungeons & Dragons 9.30-12noon The classic adventure fantasy game! Join our professional Dungeon Master for an adventure like no other, no screens required!  Suitable for children under 16, no experience necessary. £5 per child, pre-booking essential. Book with the Shropshire Dungeon Master direct on 07454797995 (bookings not taken by the library) Mon 6th August—Mischief Crafts 11-12noon Free craft session at the library! Free drop in– no booking required. Suitable for ages 4-11 Tue 7 August— Wild West Lego Workshop 2-3.30pm Rob Spinks from 'Bricks & Tricks' is coming to deliver an exciting hour and a half of Lego madness with a Wild West flavour. Suitable for children over 5. £3 per child, pre-booking essential. Thurs 9 August—First Aid Drop In 3-4pm Learn lifesaving skills at the library with St John's Ambulance! Suitable for the whole family. Free drop in, no booking required. Mon 13 August—Mischief Crafts 11-12noon Free craft session at the library! Free drop in– no booking required. Thur 16 August—Flowers and Fish! 10-12noon Willow craft fun for all the family! £15 per adult & 2 children, additional children £3 each. Please book with library staff.  Thu 16 August— Tiny Terrors Party Games  2-3pm An hour of crazy party games at the library, including a Dennis the Menace Beanbag tournament, balancing, bubble blowing and more. Suitable for children 3-7 years old. Free, pre-booking essential Thur 16 August—First Aid Drop In 3-4pm Learn lifesaving skills at the library with St John's Ambulance! Suitable for the whole family. Free drop in, no booking required. Sat 18 August— Dungeons & Dragons 9.30-12noon The classic adventure fantasy game! Join our professional Dungeon Master for an adventure like no other, no screens required!  Suitable for children under 16, no experience necessary. £5 per child, pre-booking essential. Book with the Shropshire Dungeon Master direct on 07454797995 (bookings not taken at library) Mon 20 August—Mischief Crafts 11-12noon Free craft session at the library! Free drop in– no booking required. Tue 21 August— Gnasher Craft Workshop 2-3pm Make your very own Gnasher and have a go at Dennis the Menace beanbag toss! Suitable for children 3-5 years old. Free, pre-booking essential Thu 23 August— Crazy Kids Party Games 2-3pm An hour of crazy party games for older children at the library, including a Dennis the Menace eanbag tournament, balloon walking, a sock war, and more. Suitable for children 7-11 years old. Free, pre-booking essential. Thu 23 August—First Aid Drop In 3-4pm Learn lifesaving skills at the library with St John's Ambulance! Suitable for the whole family. Free, no booking required. Tue 28 August—Mischief Crafts 11-12noon Free craft session at the library! Free drop in– no booking required. Suitable ages 4-11 Thu 30 August—First Aid Drop In 3-4pm Learn lifesaving skills at the library with St John's Ambulance! Suitable for the whole family. Free, no pre-book required. Sat 1 September— Board Game Café 10-1pm Café with cakes, hot & cold drinks run by Oswestry Guide Dogs Fundraising Group! Board games galore! Free, no booking required.   Sat 1 September— Marvellous Magic Show 2-3pm A marvellous magic show from our mysterious magician! Suitable for children over 5, £3 per child. Pre-booking essential.  To enquire further, or book for any of these events, please contact Oswestry Library on 01743 250351 or oswestry.library@shropshire.gov.uk To find our opening times: Click Here   To make sure you're receiving information on areas that are relevant to you, why not click on the green subscriber services preferences button below where you will be able to select the areas you would like to hear about by answering the available questions, as well as reviewing the full list of topics available to you:     SUBSCRIBER SERVICES Preferences Help Unsubscribe Contact Us   This email from Shropshire Council (or one of our partners/service providers) has been delivered through the Govdelivery system.  Subscriber information Information is stored securely in the USA, and Granicus gives an undertaking to process information in accordance with EU ES Privacy Shield, which meets UK Data Protection Act requirements. For further reassurance take a look at Granicus's Privacy Policy. 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