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Recommended Read: Maresi by Maria Turtschaninoff
This week we have another recommended read for young adults. This one comes from Lydia Croft, whose been doing work…

Invitation: Free teachers’ after school event at The Storybarn
Find out more about The Storybarn at a free after school event “A children's story that can only be enjoyed…

Liverpool Counts with The Reader’s Storytime Penguin
Pick up your copy of the Liverpool Counts with The Storytime Penguin trail from The Reader Ice Cream Parlour or…

The Hidden Powers of Art: The Reader & NHS Mersey Care
The Reader's work with NHS Mersey Care Trust was recently featured in a documentary created by Danish Broadcasting Corporation, watch…

As You Like It at Calderstones Mansion
Returning to Calderstones after the huge success of last summer's production, A Midsummer Night's Dream, award-winning MATE Productions, in partnership…

Upcycled Imaginary Worlds
Half-term at The Storybarn Upcycled Imaginary worlds Monday 30 May - Sunday 5 June Join us for an exciting junk modelling…

The Reader at LightNight Liverpool
A superstitious date for some, Friday 13 May was a bustling cultural night in Liverpool with the annual LightNight celebrations!…

Stories in Unusual Places
This month The Storybarn are celebrating National Share-A-Story Month with ‘Stories in Unusual Places’… but we need your help! Some…

Time to talk Toilets.
Toilets might not seem like the most exciting topic for some light reading on a Friday afternoon but stay with…

Knit and Natter News #3
From Katie Gwilt, PQASSO Intern at The Reader and Knit and Natterer Hello again happy crafters! It’s only a couple…

What next for the Calderstones?
A message from our Heritage Stories Maker Richard MacDonald on upcoming developments at Calderstones: Last Friday I had the pleasure…

LightNight Liverpool 2016: Come see us at the Anglican Cathedral
LightNight returns to brighten the cityscape next month and The Reader have teamed up with Bido Lito! to illuminate the Anglican Cathedral.…