News from library authorities:
Tameside
National Pet Month
In April we organised a number of events to support National Pet Month. Volunteers from the RSPCA, the Dogs Trust and Guide Dogs for the Blind, accompanied by some bouncy dogs, talked about their work. A member of staff also brought her guinea pigs to one of our libraries and talked to families about their care. There were several family story times featuring pet stories, craft activities and displays of books, both fiction and non-fiction entitled 'meet the animals'. There was also a photographic competition.
Young Crime Writers Competition
The area presentation of this national competition sponsored by the Crime Writers Association was held at Stalybridge Library. 9 short listed entrants from Tameside and Manchester came along with their families to receive certificates from crime writer Cath Staincliffe. The winning entry for the area was Deborah Nesbitt from Manchester, who will go forward to the national stage of the competition. Jack Clare from Tameside was runner up. Cath was very impressed by the overall standard of writing. "It was wonderful to read a really varied range of fantastic stories: there was everything from chilling serial killer tales and classic detective yarns to adventures in the world of espionage and comic jewel heists" she said.
For more information please contact Chris Smith Tel: 0161 342 4148
