Greater Manchester Festival of Libraries 2023: Creative writing, exploring dictionaries and an 青瓜视频榚dible readathon青瓜视频�
7-11 June saw the return of Festival of Libraries, taking place across the whole of Greater Manchester to celebrate the role that libraries play in wellbeing, culture, creativity and more.
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青瓜视频榃riting for Wellbeing青瓜视频� took place at Marple and Chetham Libraries on 7 and 8 June. Facilitators from the Centre for New Writing, Dr Rebecca Hurst and Tessa Harris, worked with participants to explore the benefits of creative writing on personal wellbeing.
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青瓜视频楾asting Children青瓜视频檚 Literature 青瓜视频� An edible readathon青瓜视频� ran for two sessions: a private session for EYFS children at St Andrew青瓜视频檚 C of E Primary School Levenshulme, at Arcadia Library, and a session open to the public, at Manchester Central Library. Children enjoyed a story time session with play food, colouring activities and fruits to eat.
The , overseen by Creative Manchester research fellow, Dr Chad Campbell, is also currently being hosted on campus and can be found in the glass corridor exhibition space in Samuel Alexander Building.
This year青瓜视频檚 Festival of Libraries was a huge success and has been nominated for a Saboteur Award in the category of Best Literary Festival.
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