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Newsletter April 2008

Are you making the most of your library?

Libraries today are a great resource for families - not just offering books but also CDs, DVDs, computer games, free internet access and special sessions for children. They can also lend materials for children with hearing, visual, physical or learning problems and dyslexia.

Did you know that libraries in many areas now allow you to search their catalogue, reserve and renew books online?

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Libraries for little kids and even babies

What's on?

NCT Speedbumps -
Wistaston
Meet other new and expectant parents

Ladies Pamper Evening
Rossett
In aid of Gresford Pre-School Playgroup.

Star Wars Weekend
Spaceport, Seacombe
Meet Stroomtroopers and Clonetroopers, as well as real life stars from the movies.

Children's Entertainers and Party Fair
Noctorum, Wirral
In aid of Sundowns charity

London Bus Day
Greater Manchester's Museum of Transport
London buses on display & rides

NCT sales
Wilmslow, Congleton, Walkden, Hartford, & Mynydd Isa

Ruthin Medieval Festival
Ruthin Castle and Town
Medieval themed entertainment and markets.

Anderton Spring Festival
Anderton Nature Park
Woodland crafts, bluebell walks, story telling, willow weaving etc

Let's Go Fly a Kite
Lyme Park, Stockport
Make and fly your own kite.

Real Nappy
Fashion Show
Ellesmere Port
A showcase of modern reusable nappies, in many shapes, colours & fabrics.

May Day Fayre
Quarry Bank Mill
Music, stalls & maypole dancing.

Royal May Day
Knutsford
Procession, May Queen, Maypole dancing & 'sanding' the pavements.

Family Concert - A Cavalcade of Clowns
Liverpool Phil

Circus themed family concert.

See Kidsguide’s what’s on listings for details of these and many more events …

Calling all Maypole Dancers and Rose Queens

May Day is approaching. If your school or community is holding a May Day celebration, a Rose Queen procession or Maypole dancing, please send Kidsguide the details of your event and we will advertise it on Kidsguide’s what’s on pages, absolutely free.

Storytime and Rhymetime

Most libraries hold regular storytime or rhymetime sessions for the under 5s. You can usually just turn up which is very handy if you are trying to fit it in round naptimes etc. Most sessions last about half an hour during which children listen to stories, ask questions, join in rhymes etc. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Bookstart BookCrawl
The Bookstart Book Crawl is for children aged 0-4 years. Children can start as soon as they become members of the library. They are given a collector's card on which they can collect a sticker each time they visit the library to borrow books. When they have collected 5 stickers they will be awarded a beautifully illustrated certificate, there are 5 different certificates to collect.

Bookstart packs

Bookstart is a national scheme to instil a love of books by giving good quality bookpacks to all babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. See your health visitor or local library for details. www.bookstart.co.uk

Audio books and DVDs
For a small charge, you can rent audio books (tape or CD) with as well as popular children’s DVDs and videos.

Libraries for older kids & teenagers

Homework clubs & reading groups

Some libraries hold regular reading groups and homework clubs. These can include free use of computers for homework use, help finding books and free reservation of books for homework.

Multimedia
Libraries rent out a range of CDs, DVDs and games including Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PS2, Xbox and PC CD-ROM.

Summer reading schemes

Most libraries hold themed summer reading schemes, encouraging children to read with various activities, stickers and a certificate or medal for kids who complete the challenge.

Some libraries also hold special activity or craft sessions during school holidays.

For details of your local library story times, homework clubs etc see Kidsguide’s libraries section.

Sculptures made of your baby's hands or feet!

Create a personalised piece of art as a lifelong keepsake of your baby’s gorgeous hands and feet. The Magical Casting Company offers a professional home casting service and take casts from birth to 99 years of age. The three dimensional casts are available as stand alone sculptures or displayed in deluxe frames in a wide choice of decorative finishes. Why not buy a gift voucher as a perfect gift for that special occasion?
0151 513 7548
info@magicalcasting.co.uk
www.magicalcasting.co.uk

Bronze sculpture of baby's hand and foot

For every cast sold we make a donation to the Neo-Natal Unit at Arrowe Park Hospital

Cottontails’ brand new baby!

As well as their popular nappy laundry service, Cottontails are offering a new service for those people who are thinking of washing their own nappies. You can choose 21 nappies, and 7 waterproof outers (from a wide range of nappies and outers) plus bucket, mesh etc. to wash yourself at home for 2 weeks. The ideal way to discover which nappy and wrap suits you and your baby best.

01244 374521 nappies@cottontails.co.uk
www.cottontails.co.uk

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