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LIBRARIES
National Storytelling Week - Rise and Shine Storytime 4-5yrs
We are launching a brand new monthly activity for pre-school children during National
Storytelling Week. ‘Rise and Shine Storytime’ will bring stories to life using our senses
and imagination and will end with a mini-maker activity for little ones to get creative.
Each month we will explore a different theme.
Harry Potter Night -
Fantastic Beasts 5-12yrs
Calling all Harry Potter fans! Potions and
spells, wonder and wizardry, butterbeer
and books await at your local library on
the most magical night of the year.
Come dressed as your favourite character
or come as you are and help us pass on
the magic of the unforgettable Harry
Potter books.
Thursday 1 February
Barrhead Foundry, 4 – 5pm
Clarkston Library, 3.30 – 4.30pm
Giffnock Library, 5 – 7pm
Mearns Library, 3.30 – 4.30pm
Friday 2 February
Busby Library, 3.30 – 4.30pm
Eaglesham Library, 3.30 – 4.30pm
Neilston Library, 3.30 – 4.30pm
Thornliebank Library, 3.30 – 4.30pm
Free, please call library to book
your place.
National Fairy Tale Day 5-12yrs
We are spreading magic and mischief
with fairy tale fun across libraries. Create
your own fantastic fairy tale with crafts,
make a fairy garden or watch in awe
as the 3D printer spins away to create
fantastic 3D fairy tale objects before
your very eyes at Mearns Library.
While there, have a go at weaving
some magic of your own with some
fairy tale-themed coding sessions.
Monday 26 February, 3.30 – 4.30pm
Free, please call library
to book your place.
Code Clubs
7-13yrs
Learn how to make computer games,
websites and animation. Code Club is a
free after-school club at libraries across
East Renfrewshire.
Register your interest at
www.ercultureandleisure.org/codeclub
www.ercultureandleisure.org/libraries
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January: Indoor Snowy Day
Friday 26 January
Mearns Library, 9.30 – 10am
Tuesday 30 January
Barrhead Foundry Library, 10 – 10.30am
Clarkston Library, 2.15 – 2.45pm
Wednesday 31 January
Giffnock Library, 9.30 – 10am
Free, no need to book.
For future ‘Rise and Shine’ dates,
please visit our website.
Safer Internet Day - create,
connect & share respect
Top tips and resources will be available
online and in all libraries to help create
a respectful digital experience for all, in
particular younger users.
Wednesday 7 February
All libraries, free no need to book
For further details please visit our
website.
www.ercultureandleisure.org/libraries
ERCultureandLeisure
@ERCL4