Havering Council is all set to mark National Libraries Day on Saturday 7 February, with a week of events leading up to the day including poetry, story time, chatterbook sessions and more.
Poetry by Heart
For the third consecutive year, Romford Library plays host to the Poetry by Heart East London County Competition on Wednesday 4 February 2015 at 6.30pm.
Poetry by Heart is a pioneering national competition designed to encourage pupils aged 14-18 and at school and college in England to learn and recite poems by heart.
Last year saw some powerful and moving poetry recitations by local students, and the Council is hoping for some even more stunning performances this year.
Tickets to attend the event are free, please contact your local library or call 01708 432389 to book a place.
To see some of last year’s finalists and read some of the poems students will be reciting, visit the Poetry by Heart website.
Story time special
There will be special stories for children aged 4 to 8 at Harold Hill Library from Monday 2 to Friday 6 February from 4pm - 4.30pm and on Saturday 7 February from 2pm - 2.30pm.
Upminster Library will also hold a special session on Tuesday 3 February at 11am.
Reading aloud tips for parents with toddlers
To pick up tips on reading aloud and enjoying books with toddlers, there will be free sessions at the following:
Elm Park Library: Wednesday 4 February, noon – 12.30pm
Upminster Library: Thursday 5 February, 11-11.30am
South Hornchurch Library: Friday 6 February, 11-11.30am
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