Hana Tooke - Librariology
About this Event
To celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge and the National Year of Reading, we have invited author Hana Tooke to join us in North Somerset to talk about the science of Librariology.
We will rigorously (and whimsically) examine the following:
- Readers as heroes on a daring quest
- Books as portals to unseen worlds
- Libraries as magical portal hubs
- Portal Guardians (commonly known as librarians) as book-finding wizards
Through interactive story-finding experiments, Hana will demonstrate the core Librariology formula:
reader + right book = lifelong love of reading
Most magical of all, you’ll discover that a simple library card is one of the most powerful treasures you’ll ever own.
NB: This entirely tech-free one-hour session will include: a hero's journey to reading for pleasure, a tonne of audience participation, and a smidge of (very pretend) open-skull brain surgery for willing volunteers.
This event is suitable for 7-11 year olds.
About the Venue
Worle Library and Children's Centre is located in the old school building on Mendip Avenue, just off Worle High Street. The entrance has automatic doors into the foyer, then an automatic door (push pad) into the library. Inside, the library is all on one level.
The entrance has automatic sliding doors into the foyer, wide enough for all wheelchairs and mobility aids, then a push pad entry door (opens inwards) into the library.
Toilets, including a gender-neutral accessible toilet, are available during staffed hours and during events. Baby changing facilities are available.
A hearing loop is available at the library help desk, as well as by advance request at the event.
All staff are Dementia Friends trained, and the library is an autism-friendly space.
Please contact us if you would like to discuss any other adjustments to help you attend and enjoy the event.
Getting here
Worle Library is served by a range of local buses, which stop at the Health Centre stop (both directions) on Worle High Street, approximately 110-160 metres away.
The nearest railway station is Worle (BS22 6WA), located approximately 1 mile away.
Cycle racks are available by the library entrance.
Parking, including two disabled car parking spaces, are available in the small Worle Library and Children’s Centre car park. Alternative parking is available for Co-op customers in the nearby Co-op car park (maximum 2 hours) or on street in the surrounding roads. Please park responsibly.
Where is it happening?
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