Description: Borrowers young and old will be invited to bring their unwanted books to the library and exchange them for books brought in by other borrowers.
Description: Childrens Activity Centre set up in store, including coloring, activity sheets, competitions and more.
Two story competitions,a word search and a coloring competition have been distributed to local schools and are available in store. Prizes include Gift Vouchers, signed copies and book proofs.
Requests for book reviews from children aged 15 and under were sent out to local schools. Selected reviews are displayed in the Children's section and the children awarded with a 'Dubray Certificate of Appreciation'.
Local schools are invited for shop visits throughout the month.
Headless Harry Potter: There is a headless cut-out of Harry potter for in store photo opportunities.
Contact phone number: 01 - 6775568 www.dubraybooks.ie
WBD with Edinburgh Festival of Peace and Light
Edinburgh
From 01 March 2008 to 11 March 2008
Description: Two internationally renowned performers from Jerusalem, who regularly perform throughout the USA and Europe. Tirtza Singer and Chana Sophia Yaffe sing, play the harp and guitar with keyboard and percussion and tell stories that are culturally enriching, and mystically illuminating. This is a unique Jewish Musical and Storytelling experience not to be missed! Their combined talents make for a powerful performance full of humour, inspiration and unabashed joy.
Cost: £9/£7 (Concessions). £5 (Students). On the door, on the night
Sanctuary, St George’s West Church Sanctuary, St George’s West Church, 58 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh Contact phone number: 0131 331 4469
Description: Guyhirn primary will have a series of activities to celebrate World Book Day including dressing up day, a reading tent in playground for the week with story sacks, a class book sale and book donation and group sharing of favourite books.
Type of event: Reading activities and dressing up
Guyhirn Church of England School
For more details contact: Rachael Shuttleworth Contact phone number: 01945 450 247
Description: Aine Ní Ghlinn will be reading to local school Gaelscoil Lios na nOg from her new book Easca Peasca as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge Contact phone number: www.dubraybooks.ie
Description: Swindon Academy are having a week long celebration of World Book Day!
On Monday 3rd March the week started with a visit from author Sam Enthoven: attended by 60 Year 8, 50 Year 7 and 60 Year 6 students, plus Year 11 and 12 representatives.
On Monday and Tuesday: Year 8 students read their own BIG BOOKS - written, illustrated, made by themselves - to Year 3 children.
On Thursday: Story Telling Marathon: a day long storytelling session to students from Nursery - Year 6. Staff will read stories to small groups of hildren throughout the day. Focus on male reading role models.
Type of event: A week of WBD events!
Swindon Academy Swindon Academy, Cricklade Rd, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7BG
For more details contact: Christine Ellis Contact phone number: 01793 747800ý
Description: Ger Hanberry, poet and local teacher, will be reading and getting puils to act out poetry/stories to 1st class from Scoil Mhuire, Moycullen Contact phone number: www.dubraybooks.ie
Description: Patricia Phinney, local poet/writer/writing workshops, will be reading to junior Infants from St.Nicholas Parochial School Contact phone number: www.dubraybooks.ie
Description: Dubray Staff will be furthering the discussion on writing and presentation of books with the students of 5th and 6th class from Scoil Íde, Salthill who have been writing their own books Contact phone number: www.dubraybooks.ie
Description: Author Linda Carlino will be talking about her book 'The Other Juana'- an intriguing story about the sister of Henry VIII's first wife, Katherine of Aragon, a Spanish Queen that was locked away for much of her reign.
Places must be booked but tickets are only 50p!
Type of event: Author talk
Cockerton Library
For more details contact: Cockerton Library Contact phone number: 01325 461 320
WBD at St Mary's Church of England School
Hertfordshire
From 03 March 2008 to 07 March 2008
Description: A week of World Book Day Events celebrating all things Roald Dahl! St Mary's will be hosting a variety of events including the children dressing up as their favourite Roald Dahl characters. A visit from 'A Taste of Dahl'. A visit from a local library and the opportunity for all at the school to share their favourite Roald Dahl moments.
Type of event: Roald Dahl Week
St Mary's Church of England, Tonwell St Mary's Church of England School,
Ware Road,
Tonwell,
HERTS,
SG12 0HN.
For more details contact: Tanya Baladi Contact phone number: 01920 462 894
Description: Crime and Wine Evening! Fun actuvities based around the theme of crime including a quiz on famour criminal characters, books and films. Places need to be booked and tickets cost £1.
Type of event: Crime and Wine Evening
Crown Street Library
For more details contact: Crown Street Library Contact phone number: 01325 349 610
Storytelling for Parents Workshop in Central Library, Letterkenny
Ireland
On 04 March 2008 From 18.30
Description: Aine McKenna talks to parents about the importance of storytelling and pleasure it brings to their children. Áine will work through a few of her favourite stories with parents,giving advice and tips,and encourage parents to use their favourite childhood stories. A great opportunity for anyone interested in storytelling. Contact phone number: 074 - 9124950
Description: Book Detective Activities for primary school children and a 'Reading is Fun for Everyone' book display Contact phone number: 074 - 9373701
Activities for Mercy Primary School in Dubray Galway
Ireland
On 04 March 2008
Description: Trish McHale, resident staff story teller will be reading/performing 'Look What Flew into the Zoo' with two groups of junior and senior infants classes from Mercy Primary.
Reading, Bookshop Tour and Treasure Hunt for 1st to 6th class in Mercy Primary School
Contact phone number: www.dubraybooks.ie
Description: Gabriel Rosenstock will be reading in Dubray for a class from a local Gael Scoil as a part of Leabhair Power. Contact phone number: 01 - 2869370
Description: Six local schools are invited to take part in a competition to 'Guess the number of packs in the jar', with the jar of sweets as the prize for the winning guess. Contact phone number: 01 - 2886341 www.dubraybooks.ie
Description: Trish Mchale, resident staff story teller, will be reading/performing Look What Flew into the Zoo to Junior Infants from Claddagh N.S.
Readings also to St. Nicholas Parochial 1st & 2nd class and Scoil Ide 3rd class Contact phone number: www.dubraybooks.ie
Description: The Poetry Reading Group will be discussing crime poetry. Visitors are welcome but places must be booked by contacting Crown Street Library. This event is free!
Type of event: Poetry Reading Group
Crown Street Library
For more details contact: Crown Street Library Contact phone number: 01325 349 610
Description: Alexander McCall Smith will be launching 'The Miracle at Speedy Motors' which is the ninth book in the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series. The event is arranged by Daunt Books. Tickets cost £10 and are available from Daunt Books, Marylebone High Street.
Type of event: Book Launch
Cecil Sharp House Cecil Sharp House,
2 Regents Street Park Road,
London
NW1 7AY
For more details contact: Daunt Books Contact phone number: 020 7224 2295
Description: 1pm.
A number of exciting events including author readings and signings will be taking place throughout the day. The day kicks off with Faber Children's author Betty G. Birney and Marcus Chown including discussions and readings from "Adevnture According to Humphrey". Ideally suited for children from 6-10 years.
4pm.
This will be followed by a Mars vs. Venus debate hosted by Graham Marks and Grace Dent with the subject of "Girls Read all Books but Boys Won't read books aimed at girls". This fantastic event is aimed at children aged 11-14 years.
6pm.
Gilda O'Neil, best selling author will launch her Quick Read book "East End Tales" to conclude the day's celebrations!
Hanover Street School WBD Celebration
Aberdeenshire
On 06 March 2008
Description: A day of fun events for the pupils, including library visits, dressing up as favourite book characters, designing a book cover, a visit to Waterstones Bookshops and fundraising for book aid.
For more information email: enquiries@hanover.aberdeen.sch.uk
Type of event: Library Visits, fancy dress and fundraising
Hanover Street School Hanover Street School
520 King Street
Aberdeen
AB24 5SS
For more details contact: Mrs Shiona Annal Contact phone number: 01224 489 030
Anne Fine and Joseph Delaney Celebrate WBD!
Merseyside
On 06 March 2008 From 9:45 to 21:00
Description: Anne Fine day time sessions:
9.45-11.45 am for 7-11 year olds.
Joseph Delaney day time sessions:
11-12 for 8-14 year olds.
(with press talks at 12 noon).
Followed by the authors addressing 11-16 yr olds.
Joe Delaney 1.15-2.15.
Anne Fine 2.30-3.30.
During these sessions, the children will have the opportunity to meet the authors and receive a signed book. There will be a full audience of 400 for the morning for sessions. Many places are now booked though there are some available places for the afternoon. Please phone for further information.
Evening Session for all ages:
7-9pm -
Anne will talk about "Encouraging Reading" for children and discussing her laureateship and childrens work as well as a focus on her new adult bestseller 'Fly in the Ointment'.
Tickets are just £2 from either barnch of Pritchards (Crosby and Formby)
Sefton Libraries and Sefton Arts.
Crosby: 01519311642
Formby: 01704875765
Or contact:
Lesley Davies
Children & Young People's Librarian,
Crosby Road North,
Waterloo,
L22 0LQ.
Tel :0151 330 5232
Type of event: Book reading and Author talks for all ages
Crosby Civic Hall
For more details contact: Tony Higginson Contact phone number: Pritchards Crosby 01519311642 OR Pritchards Formby: 01704875765
Description: A week of exciting events starting on March 3rd with invitations offered to school groups for authors talks and readings, face painting, games and activities and much more!
Book Launch with Ken Worpole and Jimmy McGovern
Liverpool
On 06 March 2008 From 19:30
Description: Book Launch with Ken Worpole, author of "Dockers and Detectives: 20 Century Writing and Reading" as well as Jimmy McGovern, writer and film maker with free admission!
Description: The school will be celebrating World Book Day by dressing up as a book character and enjoy a whole school read, including staff. There will also be a WBD assembly, a sharing of favourite books and an activity pack for all pupils.
Type of event: Special Assemblies and Reading Activities
Eastwood Primary School
For more details contact: Mrs. Carter Contact phone number: 01535 610 212
WBD with Malcolm Rose at St George's College
Surrey
On 06 March 2008
Description: Micheal Rose will be visiting the school for a series of workshops throughout the day for the St George pupils. In addition there will be a WBD quiz with the support of the local press and Weybridge Books Bookshop.
Type of event: Michael Rose workshop
St George's College St George's College,
Weybridge Road,
Addlestone,
Surrey,
KT15 2QS
For more details contact: Irene Monem Contact phone number: 01932 839 351
Description: St Joseph's, along with a number of local schools, are taking part in a local book award with the winner being announced on World Book Day with all schools taking part gathering together for a celebration
Type of event: Book Award
St Joseph's Catholic School St Joseph's Catholic School,
Church Road,
Salisbury,
SP1 1QY
For more details contact: Karen Welfare Contact phone number: 01722 335 850
Description: Story telling sessions will take place by parent volunteers. Every class on World Book Day will create their own story in 'Big Book' as well as designing a book cover with their own chosen title.
Type of event: Story Telling
Akeley Wood Junior School Akeley Wood Junior School,
Wicken Park Road,
Wicken,
Milton Keynes,
Buckinghamshire, MK19 6DA
For more details contact: Rose Mari Heaney Contact phone number: 01908 571 231
WBD at Our Lady's Bishop Eton Primary School
Merseyside
On 06 March 2008
Description: Fancy dress and activities will take place on WBD based around the theme of 'Traditional Tales'. Year 4 students will attend a 'French Traditional Tales' workshop and drama production that will be provided by the help of a local secondary school.
Type of event: A Celebration of Traditional Tales
Our Lady's Bishop Eton Catholic Primary School Our Lady's Bishop Eton Catholic Primary School,
Green Lane,
Liverpool,
L18 2EP
For more details contact: Louise Lamont Contact phone number: 0151 722 2982
Description: The pupils of St Ettrick will be sharing their favourite book and using these stories to inspire a bookmark for a friend. On World Book Day the pupils will also be dressing as the character in their favourite book!
Type of event: Sharing favourite books
Ettrick Primary School Ettrick Primary School,
Ettrick Valley,
TD7 5JA
For more details contact: Anita Branston Contact phone number: 01750 62210
WBD at Portknockie Primary School
Northern Scotland
On 06 March 2008
Description: The pupils and teachers of Portknockie Primary will be joining in with a sponsored read to celebrate WBD. On the day there will also be a special assembly and paired reading sessions with adults
Type of event: Sponsored reads and more!
Portknockie Primary School Portknockie Primary School,
King Edward Terrace,
Moray,
AB56 4NX
For more details contact: Moira Cooper Contact phone number: 01542 840 244
Description: Farnborough Road Infants will be enjoying a sponsored read with proceeds going to the Roald Dahl Foundation in celebration of WBD. There will also be an exciting "Extreme Reading" photograph competition with photographs being taken of the pupils reading in unusual places! In addition, there will be library visits, a chance to design a book token, a book swap and a day of dressing up with the theme "The Sea".
Type of event: Sponsored events including extreme reading!
Description: The whole school of pupils aged 12- 19 years will be celebrating World Book Day through book presentations and plays and sharing books and stories from around the world
Type of event: Plays and book presentations
St Rose's School St Rose's School,
Stratford Lawn,
Stroud,
Goucester,
GL5 4AP
For more details contact: Diane Taylor Contact phone number: 01453 763 793
Description: Celeb Childhood Choices the Orange Chatterbooks Reading Group discover what local celebs liked to read and disply their findings in the library
Type of event: Reading favourites discovery
Ballyhackamore Library Ballyhackamore Library,
Eastleigh Drive,
Belfast,
County Antrim,
BT4
For more details contact: Maureen King Contact phone number: Maureen.King@ni-libraries.net
Description: Rothesay will be welcoming Academy roving story tellers as well as three special guests, the authors Kenneth Steven, Alan Carter and Elizabeth. There will also be a readathon and the day dedicated to a literary theme!
Type of event: Author Readings
Rothesay Primary School Rothesay Primary School,
High Street,
Rothesay,
Isle of Bute,
PA20 9JH
