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Featured Poem: Dulce et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen

Two years on from the launch of our anthology, we find ourselves returning to On Active Service to mark Remembrance Day with a…

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Calderstones

November in The Storybarn

All Free Friday sessions are now fully booked! Every weekend throughout November we'll be exploring a different theme by reading…

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Children and Young People

In which classic children’s book do you really belong?

It's Children's Book Week! Find out which classic children's book character you're really, most like. “Today you are You, that…

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Literature

Read of the Week: O Pioneers! by Willa Cather

Another Wednesday, another Read of the Week to see you through the midweek lull. Our recommendation this week, O Pioneers! by…

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Calderstones

Free Fridays at The Storybarn

Here at The Storybarn we love stories, adventures and all things creative. . . and we really love Fridays! To…

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Calderstones

A Spine-Chillingly Successful Halloween!

As  we hang up our witch's hat for another year and put the broom to good use sweeping up the…

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Literature

Recommended Reads: Five Frightful Stories this Halloween

On this Hallowed Eve we thought we'd get into the spooky spirits with a few frightful recommended reads... The Haunting…

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Calderstones

Valuing Workplace Well-being

Inspired by her fellow speakers at the Wellbeing at Work conference in London last week, our founder and director Jane Davis has been…

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Literature

Read of the Week: The Barracks by John McGahern

Feeling a little under the weather, Reader Leader Maggie recommends one of her favourite comfort reads for this week, The Barracks by…

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Calderstones

The Hidden Treasure within Liverpool Central Library

With Liverpool Literary Festival soon approaching, our Intern Lauren thought she'd get herself into the bibliophile festive spirit and take…

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Literature

Featured Poem: On Seeing Two Swallows Late in October by John Clare

A topical Featured Poem this week, On Seeing Two Swallows Late in October by John Clare. A celebrated English poet, John Clare was born…

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Calderstones

Half-term Halloween Party

The witching hour is nearly here, so grab your fancy dress and join us for a SPOOK-TACULAR HALLOWEEN PARTY this…

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