16/8/2007 - Beats and books at Furness libraries

Furness libraries are keeping in step with the need to entertain the area's youngsters during the school holidays and beyond.

Tomorrow (17 August), Barrow library is organising a special hour of storytime fun from 2:00pm to 3:00pm for children under-five and their parents. 

On Thursday 23 August, it's the turn of children under-seven to get in on the action with a summertime story and craft session at Dalton library from 2:30pm to 3:30pm.

The return to school next month does not mark a let-up in Library Service activities. Starting on Monday 10 September at 4:15pm, the library's Teenage Book Club will be providing a great opportunity for young people aged 12-16 to get together once a month to enjoy some of the best teenage reads. Free refreshments are provided.

Earlier this month, a group of Barrow youngsters exchanged books for beats in a special music workshop organised by Earth Monkey Productions in the town's library.

The creative fruits of their labour can be heard in 'Song From An Open Window' - available to listen to online at: www.earthmp.com

More information on activities taking place at Furness libraries, is available on Library Service's website at www.cumbria.gov.uk/libraries

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