Alan, Jill and Hamish at Carshalton Library
Library lovers are in for a treat as Sutton Council joins in a nationwide celebration of all things literary.
National Libraries Day on Saturday, 4th February will see every library in Sutton including Carshalton Library, The Square showcase the fun activities, events and services that they offer, from book lending to craft clubs to ancestry research.
Most libraries are running children’s events, including craft clubs and book trails, and Circle, Beddington, Wallington and Life Centre libraries are all holding art and story writing competitions. The Phoenix Library is hosting a Wii marathon and the chance to make a special bookmark, and Sutton library is holding storytime, crafts and games.
There’s a lot going on for adults too, with Carshalton Library running ancestry taster sessions and Sutton opening the Local Studies and Archives centre for puzzles, quizzes and films from the archive.
There are lots of hints and tips on how to get the most of your local library. Worcester Park Library is showing off its new book collections, Cheam Library showing visitors how to manage their accounts online and Sutton Library is holding e-book guides and question and answer sessions with librarians and Cllr. Graham Tope, the council’s Lead Member for libraries.
Cllr. Tope, Executive Member for Community Safety, Leisure and Libraries on Sutton Council, said: “Sutton’s libraries are a well-loved resource, and National Libraries Day is a great chance to find out what they’ve got to offer. Whether you’re a regular visitor or brand new to libraries, there’s so much to do that you’re bound to find something new.”
Libraries across the country are taking part in National Library Day, which was set up to celebrate the work that libraries do to promote learning, literacy and enjoyment of the written word. For more information, visit www.nationallibrariesday.org.uk
Anyone who signs up as a new library member on the day will get a free DVD loan, and anyone borrowing three DVDs before 5 February will receive the cheapest one free.
For more information about Suttons libraries and a full list of National Library Day events, go to www.sutton.gov.uk/libraries.