Tag Archive: National Libraries Day

Library Poem to celebrate National Libraries Day

February 6, 2012

National Libraries Day was this past Saturday, February 4th, in the United Kingdom, and Julia Donaldson, Waterstones Children’s Laureate, had written a dedicated poem to celebrate the book event. Library Poem by Julia Donaldson Everyone is welcome to walk through the door. It really doesn’t… Read More →

Weekend Reading (Feb 4-5): On the Road Scroll

February 3, 2012

Indianapolis, Indiana will play host to the Super Bowl on Sunday, but it is also the present home to one of the more interesting pieces of American literature. Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay purchased the original On the Road manuscript, which Jack Kerouac typed out… Read More →

National Libraries Day – February 4

February 2, 2012

Bury Library: Saturday, February 4 at 1:30pm Join successful new authors Emma Jane Unsworth and Jenn Ashworth who will read from their recently published books. Librarian and reader Jane Mathieson will join them in conversation about writing, reading and how public libraries support both activities…. Read More →