A Discussion on Sherlock

On Saturday 29th June, Ashburton library will be holding a session where teenagers (11-19 years of age) can meet up to talk about all things related to Sherlock Holmes and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, including books, films and TV shows.

The poster to advertise the event is below, containing all of the details, and there is a link to a PDF version here.

Please do feel free to come along if you are interested!

What is “Reading Activists”?

Reading Activists in the new name for The Reading Agency’s MyVoice project.

Reading Activists is running in 18 regions in the UK and, according to The Reading Agency,  by 2014 there will be:

• 6000 young people running 60 reading hubs in libraries, schools and youth clubs
• 27,500 young people taking part in 760 creative reading and writing activities
• 30,000 young people taking part in online reading activities, of which 6000 will be doing reading-inspired volunteering roles

You can get details on The Reading Agency’s Reading Activists project via their website,  on their facebook page called In the Loop and by following them on Twitter @ReadingActivist.

But, is it for you?

• Are you aged 11 to 19 years?
• Looking for something fun, exciting and creative to do?
• Want to meet other young people to make a difference?
• Interested in putting on events for young people?
• Want to learn new skills and get some work experience?
• Want to meet writers, musicians, artists and other creative people?

Gain new skills and build confidence by becoming a Reading Activist in your local community.

What Reading Activists means to us

We got involved in Croydon MyVoice at Ashburton Library and don’t regret it one bit, although there is always more that can be done! We took along a friend too and we’ve now had experience in organising events, including nail art – which really is NOT our thing, but, hey, you have to go along with the majority vote.

Reading Activists may be operating in your area so take a look and give it a try.

In our next posts we will give details of what we have done in Croydon and how the project has developed.

Creepy London Teen Writing Workshops

Over the next couple of weeks, in April, Croydon Libraries will be holding creative writing workshops as part of the City Reads programme.

Check on the poster below for times in your local library. The image may be difficult to read, so the poster is also attached in PDF form – click on the link to access it!

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City read teen writing poster

You can turn up for most events but some require you to book.

Dates are:

• Coulsdon Library –  6th April – 2.30-3.30pm
• Thornton Heath Library  8th April – 2-3pm
• Croydon Central Library – 11th April – 2.30-4pm (ticketed event)
• Purley Library – 11th April – 3-4pm
• Bradmore Green Library – 12th April – 5-6pm
• Selsdon Library -13th April – 3-4pm
• Ashburton Library – 20th April – 2.30-3.30pm ( ticketed event)
• New Addington Library – 27th April – 2.30-3.30pm
• Sanderstead Library – 27th April – 3-4pm
• South Norwood Library -27th April – 3-4pm

All events are free but do book a ticket, if indicated!

Book Lovers Anonymous at Ashburton Library

Ashburton Library will be holding a ‘Book Lovers Anonymous’ event on Saturday 9th February, at 2:30 – 3:30pm, where people who love to read can come along to share books they enjoy and get recommendations.

You can bring up to 3 books to recommend (but do not have to) and, should you wish to do so, could dress up as your favourite book character. This is optional.

This event is aimed at children between 11-19 years old. Refreshments will be served.