Join your local Slough library
This year is the designated National Year of Reading (NYR) for England, and Slough Borough Council is taking part by encouraging children, young people and their families to join their local library.
Friday April 25, sees the launch of the Reading Agency’s first ever national library membership campaign, encouraging people to join a library and access the wealth of ideas and resources available for free.
To make it easier for people to join at the end of April, Slough residents will fill in a simple membership form for use in any library in the country.
To join any of Slough’s libraries simply come along with proof of ID, containing your name and current address.
The first 235,000 new young members and their families to sign up across England will be given:
* A free copy of the NYR ‘s ‘The Ultimate Book Guide: A selection of some of our best children's and teenage reads from picture books to novels.’
* A library welcome pack, complete with information on services, resources and the expert support of library staff.
Gaynor Baveystock, principal librarian for Slough Borough Council, said: “In support of the campaign we will be holding some family sessions on Saturday April 26, to encourage people to come along to Slough library, such as;
* Dad’s Story Time will take place at the children’s library from 11am to 11.30am, and Hindi Story Time from 2pm until 3pm.
* Visitors can write about the most interesting book they have read during the previous week to be added to the Reading Wall.
* There will be a chance to win a £10 book token simply by submitting a book review.
* As an incentive, if you borrow three books, you will receive a voucher for a free hire of a Talking Book.
“We want residents to know there's much more to Slough's libraries than just books.
“We offer Internet access, DVDs, videos, CDs, CD Roms, Playstation games, talking books, newspapers and magazines, community information and an enquiry service led by highly qualified librarians.“
Additional information on Slough Borough Council’s library services can be found on the council's website or External link iconSlough's libraries website (opens a new window).
For further information please contact Gaynor Baveystock on 01753 787513.
Slough Borough Council