Volunteering Opportunity at LFE Library

Leicester Forest East Library is looking for volunteers to assist children and parents in using the library after school for homework purposes.

You’ll be able to help children improve their research and computer skills  as well as gaining experience yourself. It’s also a great opportunity to develop new skills.

Is this you?

• Friendly, positive, organised and enthusiastic
• Awareness of child safety and welfare issues
• Flexible- ability to adapt to individual learning needs, abilities and styles
• Good communication skills
• Patient with good listening skills
• Ability to relate to children from diverse backgrounds

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Other volunteering opportunities

 

 

Wellbeing Morning at Hinckley Library

Do you enjoy walking? Are you creative? If the answer is yes then why not come along to Hinckley library on Tuesday 21^st May and take part in a range of free activities for our Wellbeing Morning. Join us on a walk around Hinckley town centre starting at 10am which will culminate in an art workshop back at the library until 1pm.

Also taking place between 10am and 1pm are relaxation taster sessions run by hypnotherapist Ivan Lawrence and Indian Head massage and Hand massage sessions courtesy of Liz Seal. All activities, including the art walk are free but must be booked in advance. 

We will also be joined by various health and mental health agencies that will be on hand for advice, plus our very own book advice doctor will be here for tips on what to read next!

Stephen Booth at Oadby Library

Stephen Booth, the author of the successful Cooper and Fry crime series is at Oadby Library today 15th April 7.30pm.

He will be discussing his books and the creative writing process.

Tickets are £8, including refreshments.

Part of Oadby Library’s Get Creative season.

I love my library because…….

Saturday 9th February 2013 was National Libraries Day, a culmination of a week’s worth of celebrations in libraries across the UK.

In Leicestershire we asked our customers what it was they loved about their local library.

These are just a selection of the many wonderful comments we received and our National Libraries Day page has more (keep checking that page as we will be adding to it!)

• It opens up new worlds I would not otherwise explore.

• I discover how to cook, do crafts, learn about my own and other countries.  Enjoy reading and audio books – what an asset!! Thank God for libraries.
• It’s helping me to read, count and enjoy story time. I like to choose new books all the time…. and I love reading here with my Mummy and Daddy..George, age 2
• My life would be poorer without it.

 

Anne Fine presented with her award

Anne Fine was presented with her award for the Leicestershire Childrens Book Prize at St Edwards C of E Primary School.

Bill’s New Frock, the story of a boy who wakes up one morning to discover he has turned into a girl was voted the winner of the third Leicestershire Children’s Book Prize.

Leicestershire Children’s Book Prize 2012

‘Bill’s New Frock’ by Anne Fine

“Bill’s New Frock”, the story of a boy who wakes up one morning to discover he has turned into a girl has been voted the winner of the third Leicestershire Children’s Book Prize.

Young readers aged 7-9 throughout the county voted for their favourite title from a shortlist of 6 exciting books which were selected to reflect the Olympic and Paralympic values.

The runners up were:

2^nd Little Manfred by Michael Morpurgo

3^rd The Boy with the Lightning Feet by Sally Gardner

The books were promoted in Leicestershire libraries and schools throughout the autumn term and are all available to read through Leicestershire Libraries.

Bill’s New Frock

Get Creative at Oadby Library

Get Creative at Oadby Library is a fortnight full of creative arts events.

It runs from 13th to 28th April and there is something for everyone including:

Roald Dahl dance workshop for 7-10 year olds 15th April 4pm – 5pm £4

Introduction to Jewellery Making 16th April 10am – 12pm £16 including materials

Author Talk: Lynda Page 17th April 17th April 6.30pm £8 including refreshments

And that’s just a sample from the first 3 days for starters!

GetCreative  lists all the events over the 2 weeks.

Please note that places at many events are limited and booking is essential.

For more information and to purchase tickets contact Oadby Library Tel: 0116 305 8763 or email mark.newman@leics.gov.uk