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Summer Stars at Buncrana Library
03.07.20
THE Summer Stars
reading programme was launched in Buncrana Community
Library on Wednesday, 1st July. Cathaoirleach Cllr
Rena Donaghey was in attendance and said, “Donegal
County Council is delighted to launch this fantastic
literacy programme today in the newly-refurbished
Buncrana Community Library. I am delighted that our
libraries are beginning to re-open on a phased
basis, as the library service is a vital community
service and one that has been greatly missed over
the last few months.”
Library staff & local families were also in
attendance. Donna Cavanagh, Senior Executive
Librarian said: “Summer Stars is a great way to keep
your child’s literacy levels high during the summer
holidays. We have put together a fun, interactive
and enjoyable programme for children to enjoy during
July and August.” |
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Summer Stars reading programme
launched outside Buncrana Community Library. Photo
includes Cathaoirleach Cllr Rena Donaghey, library
staff and their children. |
Donegal libraries are
eager to connect with our young readers again and
there will be plenty of activities including:
• Arts & crafts for pavement pick-up at Buncrana
Library every Tuesday at 11am from 7th July to 11th
August.
• Online reading aloud book club for 4 weeks
beginning Thursday 9th July at 11am.
• Online Storytelling of ‘I am Love’ by Terri
McMenamin followed by yoga on Fridays 10th, 17th and
24th July at 11am.
There will also be lots of online activities such as
scavenger hunts, online quizzes and grammar slams.
For more information visit
www.donegallibrary.ie .
Summer Stars is non-competitive and every child who
reads even one book is regarded as having completed
the programme – and it’s all completely free!
This year, Summer Stars is also celebrating
children’s imaginations by running a short story
competition, An Unexpected Adventure. There are
three age categories with great prizes for winners
and runners-up. For more information please email
summerstars@donegalcoco.ie .
We have lots of brilliant audio books and e-books
that can help you escape through the wonderful
BorrowBox app. Browse, borrow, read and listen to
the Summer Stars collection of children’s e-books
and e-audio books using the app. This is free for
all members to use from anywhere, anytime.
Non-members can join online for free at
www.librariesireland.ie . |
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