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Free comic book workshops come to Bradford Libraries

A Lucasfilm artist and author, who will show local school children how to draw Star Wars characters, is among the guest illustrators at three free workshops hosted by Bradford Libraries this month. JAKe (real name Jake Steel) has been an official artist for Lucasfilm Ltd since 1999, working mainly on merchandise for the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises. The artist will be holding the third…

Animal art with Dr Simpo

Children have the opportunity to explore their artistic flair with master classes from a comic creator and artist. Dr Simpo will be visiting libraries across the district as part of Bradford Council’s Libraries’ Animal Agents Summer Reading Challenge. He will show children how to draw animals, animal characters, create 3D animal hybrids or produce animation. All the workshops will be held on…

The Ultimate Animal Discovery Challenge at Bradford Libraries

Children will get to test their animal knowledge in a marathon quiz being held in libraries across the district as part of the Animal Agents Summer Reading Challenge.[ The Ultimate Animal Discovery Challenge has been devised by author Andrew Newbound and is aimed at children aged six and above. This is one of a full programme of events organised for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, an annual…

Exotic animals come to libraries this summer

Children have the chance to see and handle exotic animals as part of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. There will be 22 Zoo Lab workshops throughout the summer break in libraries across the district. Children can get up close and personal with a range of exotic animals. The sessions are aimed at four to 12-year-olds and need to be booked in advance. Children are also required to be registered…

Learn new tricks about caring for your dog with the Dogs Trust Workshops

There is an opportunity to learn new tricks about taking care of your dog with the Dogs Trust Workshops at Bradford Libraries. This years Summer Reading Challenge theme is Animal Agents. The challenge is a national scheme and will be run by Bradford Council’s Library Service, in July and August. The scheme encourages children to read over the summer holiday. Last year, over 4,200 children in…

Rhyme Challenge award winners

Those who made exceptional contributions to Bradford Council Libraries’ annual Rhyme Challenge have received awards at a special event today (11 July). Over 3,500 families successfully completed this year’s challenge, ran by Bradford Libraries and Early Childhood Services at the council. It was put out to 300 childcare and library settings across the district. This year saw a 75 per cent increase…

Bradford Libraries Spring Bank Activities

Bradford Libraries have a host of events taking place during Spring Bank Holiday week. Special activities across the district will include scavenger hunts and special spring storytimes and craft sessions. Bingley Library will be making sun visors for children to wear whilst Ilkley, Keighley, Clayton, Wibsey and Manningham Libraries will be creating windmills for children to take home.  Burley…

Easter activities in Bradford Libraries

There will be a host of Easter themed activities taking place in Bradford Libraries this month. The free family activities will include Easter egg hunts, crafts and competitions. Monday, 3 April at Idle Library there will be an Easter egg hunt at 10am, 2pm and 4.30pm. Shipley Library will have Easter stories and making Easter baskets on Tuesday, 11 April at 2pm and on Tuesday, 18 April at 2pm…