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Author of the Month – Paulo Coelho
Paulo Coelho is an internationally bestselling author, best known for the hugely successful and influential 1980s New-Age novel ‘The Alchemist’, in which a shepherd boy makes a journey of self-discovery and finds the courage to follow his dreams...
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Children's Author of the Month - Ben Miller
Ben Miller is a bestselling Children's author of magical books for all the family, including a sparkling selection of stories perfect to deliver some Christmas cheer! He’s best known for the wonderful Christmas classic, ‘The Night I Met Father Christmas’.
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Action Against Domestic Abuse
16 Days of Action Against Gender Based Violence is an international campaign that runs from November 25th (the United Nations Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10th (Human Rights Day) and encourages action and awareness against all forms of violence against women and girls. These 16 days provide a dedicated period to support advocacy and action for a world free from domestic violence.
You can find books, information and support on our website Domestic abuse support
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Disability History Month: Children's Books
Check out these inspirational children's titles, with a very special focus on disability and neurodiversity, especially chosen for Disability History Month.
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Disability History Month
Disability History Month runs from 14 November to 20 December with a theme of livelihood and employment. Our focus this year is on biography and a recognition of those who have made significant achievements despite the still prevalent barriers and prejudices which impact people with disabilities.
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Grief Awareness Week
Grief Awareness Week runs every year from 2nd-8th December and is a time where we are encouraged to talk about grief. Our selection of books in libraries and online can help support you in starting a conversation around this difficult topic. We are a Death Positive library service and have 5 hubs around the county.
Please see our website for further information Death Positive Libraries
Festive Fiction
Give yourself the gift of some quiet me-time this season and put your feet up with our selection of festive fiction.
Festive Stories
Snuggle down and enjoy one of these delightful Christmas stories.
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Fairytales for Children
Enjoy this selection of traditional and modern fairytales - perfect to read together.
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Love, Jane Austen
Celebrate 250 years of Jane Austen with our selection of her classic as well as more recent books inspired by her stories.
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Create Your own Christmas
Use our selection of practical and useful books to create your own Christmas!
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Get Creative
Why not get creative and take inspiration from our selection of children's craft titles available to borrow. From fun with cardboard, making art with nature to learning to knit or crochet there is plenty on offer.
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