Liverpool libraries are hosting a variety of activities to entertain children during the half-term break and beyond. Thanks to funding from UK Shared Prosperity, the Culture Liverpool team has organized free drop-in events that will run from half-term through March. The detailed schedule of events will be announced soon.
One of the highlights is the Lunar New Year Movement & Storytelling Workshops with Movema, where professional artists will lead interactive sessions celebrating the Lunar New Year. Families, grown-ups, and kids of all ages are invited to participate in these engaging and educational workshops. No prior experience is necessary. The workshops will take place at Liverpool Central Library on Saturday, February 22, from 10am to 12noon, and at Allerton Library from 1pm to 3pm.
Another exciting workshop is the Year of the Snake, Lunar New Year Workshops with illustrator and cartoonist Stu Harrison. Participants can drop in and create a Snake for Chinese New Year at various locations like Lee Valley Library on Tuesday, February 18, Toxteth Library on Wednesday, February 19, and Sefton Park Library on Thursday, February 20, from 11am to 1pm.
Children’s book illustrator Gill Smith will be offering Sketchy Portraits at Norris Green Library on Tuesday, February 18, and Kensington Library on Wednesday, February 19, from 10.30am to 1.30pm. Families can drop in to have a quick portrait done by Gill Smith, providing a unique and fun experience to take home as a special artwork.
In addition to these workshops, there will also be performances like Up & Away by Tmesis Theatre and Rumpelstiltskin by Altru Drama at various library locations. These events aim to engage families with interactive shows using puppetry, physical theatre, and storytelling. Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing, and Culture, Councillor Harry Doyle, highlighted the importance of such activities in libraries for children’s development and for building community connections. Libraries not only promote literacy and reading but also serve as community hubs, offering a safe and welcoming space for all
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