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09
May
2023
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14:11
Europe/London

Greater Manchester Festival of Libraries 2023

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7-11 June 2023 sees the return of Festival of Libraries.

Following the success of the past two years of celebrations, the 2023 festival showcases a vibrant programme of events in libraries across all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester.

Ƶ the UniversityƵs creativity-championing research platform - is delighted to be offering several workshop sessions in partnership with the , and .

Writers from the Centre for New Writing will be facilitating a ƵWriting for WellbeingƵ workshop which explores how creative writing can have positive effects on mental health and wellbeing. ƵWhatƵs in a word, and whatƵs in a dictionary?Ƶ is a session run by the Linguistic Diversity Collective exploring the meanings of everyday words and idiomatic phrases. ƵTasting childrenƵs literature Ƶ An edible readathonƵ is presented by academics and students in the Programme in American Studies and offers an immersive experience and readathon of classic childrenƵs literature aimed at young children and their parents.

All workshops are free to attend but booking is required due to very limited spaces.

Writing for Wellbeing

WhatƵs in a word, and whatƵs in a dictionary?

Tasting childrenƵs literature Ƶ an edible readathon

Festival of Libraries is funded by Arts Council England and enjoys the support and collaboration of authors, artists and creatives, who all believe in the vital community and cultural role of libraries.

Find out more, including the full .