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Happy #WorldBookNight! Pop along and meet the team at Longton Market and pick up a free book! @WorldBookNight @readingagency
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Learn more about storytelling with our #FiredUp Storytelling Group. Tonight, Thursday 3 April, 7-8.30pm, City Central Library. Professional Storyteller Pyn Stockman shares hints, tips and advice for telling stories.
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Longton Library with Pyn Stockman 01782 238424 longton.library@stoke.gov.uk We can't wait to see you all!
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#NationalStorytellingWeek starts tomorrow! To celebrate we are launching our brand new Storytelling Circle - Fired Up! - at City Central Library (Hanley) on Thursday 6 February 7-8.30pm We'd love to see you there!
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Tonight, on Wednesday 11 December, Stoke-on-Trent Libraries are joining libraries across the country and placing lanterns in our windows in a show of solidarity with our library colleagues in Liverpool. #Spellow #ShareTheLight #Libraries @CultureLPool @LpoolCityCouncil
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We are delighted to welcome @pynstory, Arlene Burnett and Kate Luxmoore to City Central Library as we share an amazing collection of stories for Wild Woods Brew.
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We are thrilled to welcome Jenna, @redhairedstokie to Stoke Library as we find out more about the origins of Stoke-on-Trent.
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Have you downloaded the brand NEW Stoke-on-Trent Libraries app yet? The app is available for both Apple and Android users and can be downloaded from app stores now. Download your app today! yourlibraryapp.com/StokeonTr… (or search ‘Stoke-on-Trent Libraries’ in your app store)
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Introducing the NEW Stoke-on-Trent Libraries app Available for both Apple and Android users and can be downloaded from app stores now. Download your app today! yourlibraryapp.com/StokeonTr… (or search ‘Stoke-on-Trent Libraries’ in your app store)
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It's fantastic to see that All Stories is back! #AllStories2024 is once again offering in-depth mentorships to children's book writers from underrepresented groups, alongside vital grassroots events. If you're looking to develop your work, do check it out: allstories.org.uk
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What is your favourite book of all time? Tell us here or at our Twilight BookChat event tonight 6.30-9pm at City Central Library (Hanley). #WorldBookNight
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‼ Due to staffing shortages Bentilee Library will be closed on Saturday 20 January. We apologise for any inconvenience this will cause.
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🗣Have your say on proposed changes to opening hours in Stoke-on-Trent libraries. ➡Go to stoke.gov.uk/librariesconsul… to find out more. ❗The deadline for feedback is 11 February 2024.
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Meet bestselling author @ErinGreenAuthor at Longton Library this morning from 11am. Join us for a warm drink and conversation about some amazing books! Signed copies of Erin's books will be available to purchase - they make excellent Christmas presents for someone special!
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There are still some places available for this online creative workshop. Friday 24 November at 10.30am. Want to take part? Email Central.library@stoke.gov.uk for the link. Or join us in City Central Library (Hanley) where we will be connecting using our conferencing equipment.
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Two amazing events coming up in Stoke-on-Trent Libraries next week with @secretcityarts ! Contact your local Stoke-on-Trent library to book your FREE places! These sessions will take place online.
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We have a few places left for tomorrow's amazing performances of Under the Little Red Moon from The English Touring Opera. For babies aged 6-24months 9 November - Stoke Library - 11am 9 November - Bentilee Library - 1pm Contact any Stoke-on-Trent Library to book your free place.
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Book your place for Thursday 9 November at Bentilee or Stoke Library and join Lulu, Monty and their friend Tom on a vibrant and colourful journey in English Touring Opera’s new opera for babies "Under the Little Red Moon." Suitable for ages 6-24 months.
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And...we're open! We are thrilled to announce that the new City Central Library in Hanley is now open. The Lord Mayor cut the ribbon and students from St George and St Martin were the first children to explore their new library space. We can't wait to welcome you too...
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Poetry is powerful. @SpozPoet talking about how experiences through poetry have made him laugh and cry. #NationalPoetryDay2023 @LoanPoetry
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Happy #NationalPoetryDay we've just kicked off an evening of amazing poetry at Longton Library with @SpozPoet ! @LoanPoetry
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Happy National Poetry Day! To celebrate we're welcoming poet Spoz to Longton Library for an evening of fun and amazing poetry! Want to come along? Drop us a quick DM and we'll reserve you a place. Thursday 5 October - 7.30pm - Longton Library - FREE!
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Our LittleLibrary Van is at @SmithfieldST1 today until 12.30pm. Join us for Singing Bears at 10.30am or come and join the library and get your library card in celebration of #LibrariesWeek
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❗Stoke-on-Trent Libraries have been successful in securing government funding to refurbish Longton Library. ❗In preparation for the refurbishment work Longton Library will be closed on Wednesday 20 September. Longton Library will reopen on Friday 22 September at 9am as normal.
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#WhereIsReg? We've brought Reg, the library dragon, out to one of Stoke-on-Trent's amazing parks. But can you guess where we are? #StoriesInTheSun
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If you went down to Tunstall Library today you'd be sure of a big surprise! This is Eric the Eagle Owl who popped in from #WingsAndThings to say hello to children taking part in the #SummerReadingChallenge
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We're all set up at Yeaman St Park in Stoke today - come along for: Library memberships, Summer Reading Challenge, Stories, Books, activities and MORE! #TalesInThePark #StokeReads #SummerInStoke
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Did you know...1 in 5 children cannot read well by the age of 11* - and we're on a mission to change this! Encourage children to start their reading journey by joining our #SummerReadingChallenge! It's fun, free and easy to take part. #ReadySetRead *Source: The Reading Agency
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Wow! #StokeonTrent you've been super quick out of the blocks! We've already seen lots of children and families signing up for our 2023 #SummerReadingChallenge #ReadySetRead launches TODAY in Stoke-on-Trent Libraries!
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It's #VolunteersWeek! Take a look at what Nick, one of our Digital Champions has to say about volunteering with Stoke-on-Trent Libraries. Think you could make a difference in your community by becoming a volunteer? Find out more: stoke.gov.uk/volunteering
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It's #VolunteersWeek! Take a look at what Adrian, one of our Reading Friends has to say about volunteering with Stoke-on-Trent Libraries. Think you could make a difference in your community by becoming a volunteer? Find out more: stoke.gov.uk/volunteering
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Due to ongoing network issues we currently have no public computers available in Stoke-on-Trent Libraries. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. We'll let you know when they're back up and running!

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What a treat for a Wednesday to welcome Nick Degg to Tunstall Library as he reaches 'T' in his A-Z tour. @nickdeggpoet
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Congratulations to our competition winner! It was great to meet Harry, the designer of our Coronation bookmarks, to give him his prize and show him the final result printed on special seeded paper.
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Join us at Tunstall Library Wednesday 17 May at 1.30pm as Nick Degg continues his A-Z Tour. Book your free tickets now by calling Tunstall Library on 01782 238471 or in person at any Stoke-on-Trent Library
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We welcome @holliepoetry to the stage at Longton Library as she shares poems from her latest collection - Slug. @LoanPoetry
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The audience raises the roof with applause as Nick Degg ends his set at Longton Library. #poetry @LoanPoetry @nickdeggpoet
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Potteries Poet, Nick Degg, opens our evening of poetry at Longton Library with 'I Come From A Town' @LoanPoetry
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We are pleased to announce that City Central Library will reopen tomorrow (Thursday 23 March). The library will reopen to the public from 1pm. Our Singing Bears session will take place at its normal time of 11am. We look forward to welcoming you back to City Central Library!
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Meet bestselling author Lisa Blower at Longton Library tomorrow - 12.30pm. This is a free event and advance booking is not required. Signed copies of Lisa's books will be available to purchase (they make great gifts for the Stokies in your life!)
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Librarian Amy is prepped and ready to welcome 120 local school children to Longton Library for #WorldBookDay2023 (She's dressed up as #BobMcGrew from one of her favourite picture books by @SteveRT1 and #AdaGrey) #PooInTheZoo 💩
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Stoke-on-Trent Libraries work with local community organisations to help people who need it most. @PeriodPower2 have provided sanitary products available for anybody who may not be able to afford them.
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Whether it's Twinkle Twinkle or Baby Shark, we would love to hear your favourites! 👇Please reply with the name of your favourite nursery rhyme and we will try to include some of your suggestions in our Singing Bears and Bouncing Bears sessions (bit.ly/39IcZnG)
Free workshop open to all ages at Stoke Library on 11th Nov with @pickleillo who are creating new artwork for the library windows. They want you to get involved. Chat about what the library means to you, create some colourful collages or just share ideas over some snacks.
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Making Every Word Count: Flash Fiction with Dr Steve Hollyman Monday 5 December, City Central Library, 6.30-8pm
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Dark Deeds: Crime Fiction with Dr Mark Brown Monday 28 November, CityCentral Library, 6.30-8pm
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Pots, Potholes and the Poetic Landscape of Stoke: Poetry Workshop with Dr Lisa Mansell Monday 21 November, City Central Library, 6.30-8pm
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Words with Bite: Vampires and Gothic Fiction with Dr Melanie Ebdon Monday 14 November, City Central Library, 6.30-8pm
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Somebody, Somewhere: Characterisation and Place in Short Fiction with Dr Philippa Holloway Monday 7 November, City Central Library, 6.30-8pm
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We are hosting a series of #MondayMasterclasses at City Central Library in partnership with @EnglishStaffs 👉Develop skills in writing 👉Understand genres of writing 👉Develop your writing 'voice' with a view to producing publishable work. Book now!
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A real treat for us at Longton Library this morning as @mikegayle reads from his latest amazing book - The Museum of Ordinary People. @WMRNetwork
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We are thrilled to welcome @mikegayle to Longton Library this morning. What a treat! @WMRNetwork
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The game is afoot this half term in Stoke-on-Trent’s Libraries.
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Join us for an amazing Postcard Poets event at City Central Library - tomorrow (8 Oct) from 11am.
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The theme for this #LibrariesWeek2022 is "Never Stop Learning" Why not start by learning more about the people who live in your community? Join a Reading Friends group and listen to stories read aloud, enjoy the social aspect of talking about what you have heard over a cup of tea
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NEW DATE! Due to industrial action on the railway network on Wednesday 5 October we need to postpone our event with bestselling author Mike Gayle until Wednesday 19 October at 10.30am
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Come to our #CoffeeMorning at Meir Library on Monday 3 October 2022 10.30-11.30am to celebrate #LibrariesWeek
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We are delighted to announce that Longton Library will be hosting An Audience With Mike Gayle Wednesday 5 October 10.30AM Find out more about all of Mike's work at mikegayle.co.uk/ To book your free ticket call 01782 238424 or email Longton.Library@stoke.gov.uk
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‼ Unfortunately Stoke Library will be closed on Saturday 10 September. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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If you haven't been to a #TalesInThePark event yet don't worry! Why not join us on Tuesday at Fenton Park? Hop on board the Little Library Van for stories, library memberships and lots, lots more!
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It was wonderful to see so many families at Yeaman Street Park yesterday! We hope you had a fantastic time. And a big welcome to everyone who joined #StokeonTrentLibraries! 👍📚
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Have you seen our summer events and activities? Join us for fun in libraries this summer - book your free places now! #STEM #SummerReadingChallenge #Summer2022 #LoveLibraries
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Thank you ro everyone who joined the @BArtsStoke #MemoryCollectors on Friday at Tunstall Library. You were all incredibly creative - we hope you had fun! #SummerHolidays
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Visit one of our sessions with Little Vintage Photography and your child can make their own, unique cyanotype bookmark. Spaces available at: City Central Library, Hanley - 8 August Meir Library - 8 August Bentilee Library - 10 August Longton Library - 10 August
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It's summer and we've just released our summer events programme...we've got some AMAZING events and activities for families - take a look! 👀
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Our #LittleLibraryVan is in the #CityCentre today supporting @StokeontrentBID's #BetterWorldFestival - find us in the KidZone. Come and say hi, join the library, share stories and find out more about the amazing things libraries have to offer!
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Come to Stoke and Longton Libraries on Saturday 9 July to celebrate the launch of this year's Summer Reading Challenge - Gadgeteers! Sign up for the challenge (and the library if you haven't already), share stories and make some of our Gadgeteer inspired crafts - all for FREE!
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We're welcoming local author Sean Armstrong to City Central Library today at 11am. Join us for a free Q&A session and a chance to #MeetTheAuthor #SupportingLocalAuthors #MyStokeStory
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The stage is set. Are you joining us for a #MidsummerBrew tonight at City Central Library from 7pm? #Storytelling
Tonight's the night! We still have a few tickets left for this amazing FREE storytelling event with @pynstory and Arlene Burnett (aka Queen of Camelias) City Central Library - 7pm - Friday 24 June 2022.
Come and join our teddies for a teddy bears' picnic - today, 10.30am at Stoke Library! #BringYourTeddyBear #HalfTerm #PlatinumJubilee
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Free #PlatinumJubilee stories and crafts at Longton Library and Stoke Library this morning from 11am! No need to book in advance!
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Pots of tea, slices of cake and a BIG dash of magic - we think that the new release: #YesterdayCrumb and The Storm in a Teacup is the perfect read for curious and imaginative children! Request it here: bit.ly/3LW3X3X @HachetteKids, @readingagency @andysagarbooks
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FREE family fun today from 11am in Stoke-on-Trent Libraries: 🖍 Stories and crafts at- Bentilee and City Central Libraries 🧱 Lego Clubs at - Stoke and Longton Libraries. #lovelibraries
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Free children's craft activity at Bentilee Library TODAY from 11am. Join us for #CastlesAndCrowns as we celebrate the #PlatinumJubilee 🏰👑
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We’re inviting our youngest library visitors to come along to one of our fabulous Teddy Bears Picnics to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. We’ll be sharing songs, rhymes and music to get everyone singing along. Teddy Bears welcome too! #Jubilee #PlatinumJubilee
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Come along to Stoke-on-Trent Libraries as we celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with our very youngest members. Families with babies and toddlers will be welcomed to the library to join us as we share some wonderful Jubilee-themed songs and rhymes! #Jubilee
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Have you picked up a copy of the latest amazing @JoannaCannon book - A Tidy Ending - yet? Reserve your copy here: bit.ly/3FTJOtQ @readingagency @HarperFiction #ATidyEnding
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One of these things is not like the others... Have you borrowed a #MysteryBook from City Central Library yet?
Join us at City Central Library tonight as we welcome @writermels for an evening of conversation, questions and a chance to buy a signed copy of Mel's latest book - Broken Promises. Free event. 📧central.library@stoke.gov.uk 📞01782 238455 #CrimeFiction #Author #AnEveningWith
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Join us for a magical storytelling event with local storytelling superstar Alan Barrett. Following the storytelling there will be craft activities to enjoy as well, as we celebrate the installation of the giant Harry Potter wands. No booking required and it is free to attend.
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Join us for a magical storytelling event with local storytelling superstar Alan Barrett. Following the storytelling there will be craft activities to enjoy as well, as we celebrate the installation of the giant Harry Potter wands. No booking required and it is free to attend.
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Join us for a magical storytelling event with local storytelling superstar Alan Barrett. Following the storytelling there will be craft activities to enjoy as well, as we celebrate the installation of the giant Harry Potter wands. No booking required and it is free to attend.
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Celebrating #InternationalWomensDay by focusing on some amazing women. Who are your favourite female authors? #IWD2022 #BeatTheBias
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Same, Same...But Different coming to Stoke-on-Trent Libraries in #FebruaryHalfTerm Monday 21 February 2022 Meir Library - 10.30am City Central Library - 2.30pm Book your FREE tickets - contact your local library now
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We'll let you know when it lands but any member of Stoke-on-Trent Libraries can reserve it at librariesonline.stoke.gov.uk… Let's hope the delivery time is faster than it was for these old stones ⬇️ 🙂

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Stoke-on-Trent Libraries have now reopened! Find current opening hours by searching for your library at stoke.gov.uk/libraries #WelcomeBack #LoveLibraries
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You can become a Stoke-on-Trent library member online today, for free, and start using our digital resources right away: stoke.gov.uk/libraries Make the most of a #LibraryInYourLivingroom this Christmas.
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You can become a Stoke-on-Trent library member online today, for free, and start using our digital resources right away: stoke.gov.uk/libraries Make the most of a #LibraryInYourLivingroom this Christmas.
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