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BLACK HISTORY MONTH – LITERATURE RECOMMENDATIONS
To mark Black History Month, we want to showcase the work of black authors and poets from throughout history. This…
Heard us on the radio? | BBC Radio 5 Live Word Matters
As part of its nationwide conversation about adult literacy – Word Matters, BBC Radio 5 Live broadcast its Drive Time show from The Reader…
From The Reader Bookshelf… A Leg to Stand On by Oliver Sacks
As part of our ongoing work around The Reader Bookshelf, we've asked staff to share their thoughts about some of the…
Welly Walks make a welcome return to Calderstones Park
The Storybarn has teamed up with our Heritage team to work on some wonderful new Welly Walks around Calderstones Park.…
Featured Poem: Choice by Emily Dickinson
National Poetry Day is an annual mass celebration that encourages all to enjoy, discover and share poetry. This year, National…
Rebuilding the Reading Revolution: Shared Reading Groups Open to All
In-person Shared Reading is returning around the UK as volunteers and group members begin meeting again in local libraries and other community venues. So far…
From The Reader Bookshelf… Shakespeare’s Sonnets
As part of our ongoing work around The Reader Bookshelf, we've asked staff to share their thoughts about some of the…
New poetry anthology to celebrate National Poetry Day
As National Poetry Day approaches on Thursday 7th October, we’ve been busy working on a new poetry anthology and planning…
Issue 74 of The Reader Magazine is out now
The latest edition of The Reader Magazine is ready for you to feast your eyes on! Issue 74 explores…
Featured Poem: Often Rebuked Yet Always Back Returning by Emily Brontë
National Poetry Day is an annual mass celebration that encourages all to enjoy, discover and share poetry. This year, National…
From The Reader Bookshelf… A Portable Paradise by Roger Robinson
As part of our ongoing work around The Reader Bookshelf, we've asked staff to share their thoughts about some of the…
Featured Poem: What If This Road by Sheenagh Pugh
National Poetry Day is an annual mass celebration that encourages all to enjoy, discover and share poetry. This year, National…
