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National Year of Reading Events
Eleven O'Clock Show
Frome Writers
Children's author event at Frome Library
Storytimes in Libraries

National Year of Reading 2008 Events

There will be a wide range of events through out the year to celebrate the National Year of Reading. Check back here for more details.

Events we have held so far include:
Short Story Journal: 'Riptide' - Talk and discussion
Jean Saunders - Six writers in one - Talk

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The Eleven O'clock Show at Taunton Library
This year sees a new departure for events at Taunton Library with a series of talks in the Meeting Room at the library, featuring local authors, and speakers from local organisations such as the National Trust, Quantock Rangers, and Somerset Wildlife Trust. The season of morning talks started with local author Malcolm Welshman talking about his career as a vet and his recently published humorous account "Pets in Prospect", and have featured "Wildlife on your Doorstep", "Getting the best from your Digital Camera" and an "Introduction to Family History".

Forthcoming talks:

The talks start at 11.00 a.m. and run for about one hour.
Admission is £1 at the door. Doors open at 10.40.
Please note that room capacity is limited and entry to all talks is on a "first come first served" basis.

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Frome Library Writers Self-Help Group
The Group meets every Monday at 1-3pm in the Frome Library meetings room
The majority of sessions will involve everyone bringing along current work for discussion/ feedback-fiction, non-fiction, poetry, scripts etc. One session a month (usually the first Monday) will be a structured one, with a particular theme. Booking is only required for the Festival sessions.
All welcome-from complete beginners to published writers

Enquiries: Wendy Miller-Williams Tel. 01373 462215 email wmiller-williams@somerset.gov.uk

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Children's author event at Frome Library, Thursday 31st July at 11am.
Frome children's author Annabel Claridge will be visiting Frome Library on at 11am on Thursday 31st July. She will talk about the book, answer questions and sign copies.

Annabel's new book 'Storm Dogs' is the first of a brand new series featuring Bo and Cavendish. They were just two dogs, a poodle and a cavalier king charles spaniel, caught in a storm. They were also the pets of a king. Now centuries later, Bo uncovers a secret - a secret that will propel her back in time. The event is aimed at children 7-12 years old and £2 tickets are available at the library now.

Books will be available to buy on the day, priced £6.9

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Storytimes in Libraries

These sessions are free and no booking is required. For further information please contact the Library where the events are taking place.

For other information or general Library enquiries, please contact us: Libraries Direct Telephone: 0845 3459177

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