Did you know Barrow library is celebrating its 100 year anniversary? Sue Benson pops in to tell us about all the interesting events planned this weekend. Tune into Andrea in the Afternoon every Thursday 12-3pm
Barrow Library is hosting a take-back event with a difference from Tuesday 21 – Saturday 25 June. For one week only, people can bring back unwanted aids to daily living to the local library from where they will be collected, cleaned and sanitised for reuse. Due to supply difficulties, as a result of the Coronavirus… Continue reading What’s all the commode-tion in Barrow library?
Cathy Fiddler from Barrow Library shares the exciting programme that allows tweens and teens to explore ideas around identity and society in a variety of reading challenges. Darcy, a participant in the Reading Riot challenge, tells Mai what it is about and her favourite part of the programme. Watch the interview for her recommendations… Continue reading Mai the Afternoon with Cathy Fiddler Barrow Library Reading Riot
Cathy Fiddler from Barrow Library shares the exciting programme that allows tweens and teens to explore ideas around identity and society in a variety of reading challenges. Darcy, a participant in the Reading Riot challenge, tells Mai what it is about and her favourite part of the programme.Tune in for her recommendations and how to… Continue reading Mai the Afternoon with Cathy Fiddler Barrow Library
As part of Barrow Library’s Black History Month celebration, Cumbrian writer and historian Ray Greenhow gives a peek into the remarkable life of John Kent of Maryport and Carlisle. Kent was Britain’s first Black police officer, and Ray shares the highlights of his career. Join Mai for a discussion about the significance of Kent’s… Continue reading Mai chats with Ray Greenhow as part of Barrow Library’s Black History Month celebration
Big things are happening at Barrow Library. Mai is chatting with Cathy Fox Fidler who describes the fantastic redesign and how we can continue to access this important community space.
Every summer kids across the UK celebrate the adventure of reading through the Summer Reading Challenge. Cathy from Barrow Library and Archives shares with Mai how young people can become “Wild World Heroes” and earn exciting awards through exploring new books. #SummerReadingChallenge #WildWorldHeroes
