Walsall Library News
Walsall Library news, activities and events.
Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip
As part of the “Get it Loud in Libraries“ (GiLiL) campaign, Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip, will appear at Walsall central library on Friday 5 December 2008.
To find out more and the ticket prices
Werd yo cum from?
Walsall Libraries and Heritage launched a family competition during October half-term celebrate the famous Black Country dialect.
The competition is called Werd yo’ cum from? and is being offered through all Walsall Libraries and the Local History Centre, in support of the National Year of Reading campaign.
Walsall Libraries has set the challenge for local people to find the origin of 20 local words and phrases used by our forefathers in times past.
To enter, you’ll need to pick up an entry form from your local library or the Local History Centre in Essex Street, Walsall...More
Spread the Word
Two weeks into the voting and all is going well at www.spread-the-word.org.uk
Voting on the long list for the shortlist of ten closes on 2nd January 2009.
The second winner of the weekly random draw for £100 worth of National Book Tokens on the site is Penny from the West Midlands. Next week, it could be you…
If you are a reader or a member of a reading group then remember to register at www.spread-the-word.org.uk to vote and leave your comments.
Activity will be prompted throughout the period.
The shortlist will be announced on 30th January to coincide with the publication of the special supplement in the Guardian; voting on the shortlist will re-open at that time.
The winner of The Book to Talk About 2009 will be announced on World Book Day – Thursday 5th March.
Walsall Libraries Activities
If you click on the links below you will be able to view the activities and events that are taking place at Walsall Libraries in that month.
Whats on Walsall Libraries - November
Whats on Walsall Libraries - December
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