Relish ridiculous rhymes at local libraries

Fun-filled children’s events bursting with limericks, tongue-twisters and funny poetry are being held at local libraries.
Libraries in Earl Shilton and Newbold Verdon are running the after-school activities to celebrate National Poetry Day in October 2009.

At the sessions, which are free and open to youngsters aged between, five and nine year olds, children can play games, take part in craft activities and listen to funny poems.

Ridiculous Rhymes is being held at Newbold Verdon Library from 3.45pm to 4.45pm on Wednesday, 7th October and at Earl Shilton Library, the event is running from 3.45pm to 4.45pm on Thursday, 8th October.

For more information or to book a place, please contact the libraries on the numbers below:
Earl Shilton Library 0116 305 8392
Newbold Verdon Library 0116 0116 305 3661

Great news for members of reading groups and writing groups!

Leicestershire Libraries and Loughborough University have agreed a reduced price for all reading group and writing group members for next weekend’s Polyverse Poetry Festival.  The festival starts on Friday July 24th and ends on Sunday July 26th.

It’s a massive event, featuring over 40 poets, workshops and discussions…. and Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy!

In recognition of the great support that the library service has given to the festival, prices have been reduced for reading group and writing group members: from £20 to £15 for the whole weekend, and from £10 to £7 for Saturday evening. 

Saturday will feature “Dreams of May”, a critically-acclaimed play-in-poetry, four of the best young writers from Leicestershire, plus Carol Ann Duffy. 

If you like poetry, write poetry, or are just tempted… this is a great opportunity to see an amazing line-up. For more details, visit the website http://artisanslibrary.ning.com

We look forward to seeing you there!
Best wishes from The Polyverse Team.