National Libraries Day 4th February 2012
The best things in life are free and to demonstrate that Leicestershire Library Services will be celebrating National Libraries Day on Saturday 4th February by offering services FREE for the day and by holding a one day amnesty on overdue library items.
- Hire a CD, DVD or talking book (maximum 1 per person)
- Make a book request (excludes inter-library loans)
- Return overdue books
- No charge for extra session on library computers (max 1 hour) and users will be able to get up to 6 computer printouts free
Some libraries will also be holding special events to celebrate the day.
| Braunstone Town | Storytime for 3 - 11 year olds | 11am |
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| Blaby | Family History: an introduction. Fully booked. | 2pm - 4pm |
| Countesthorpe | Black Cats and Open Umbrellas - an illustrated talk on superstition and folklore by historian and curator, Fiona Ure. | 3pm - 4pm |
| Hinckley | Children's Readathon. Come along for the final session of serialised readings from a popular children's book. | 3pm - 3.30pm |
| Newbold Verdon | Dad's Day - Owl Babies. For Dads and preschool children - come along for stories, rhymes and crafts themed around the story Owl Babies. | 10.30am - 11.30am |
| Oadby | Plague, Pestilence and Prostitution: a lighthearted history of nursery rhymes with Lettys Parkyn. Booking Essential. |
