Downend Library News

The 2021 Winter Mini Challenge, run by The Reading Agency in partnership with WWF, is still on! It runs (from 1st December) until 16 January 2022. There are also games, rewards and book recommendations to explore at at www.wintermini.org.uk – of course children can borrow books to read for the challenge for FREE at Downend Library.

The Summer Reading Challenge 2021 saw 3436 children in South Gloucestershire reading and exploring nature and action for the environment as part of this year’s Wild World Heroes theme. Now that its chilly and winter, children can join the Wild World Heroes as they embark on an Arctic adventure. They can find out about the creatures that live there and the environmental issues facing this precious, remote place. They might even spot a narwhal or two! #WildWorldHeroes!

If you have a baby aged 0 - 12 months don’t forget to pick up a FREE Bookstart Baby Bag by visiting Downend library. Why not also bring them along to Rhyme Times on Wednesdays at 9.30am? It is never too early to start developing an interest in books & rhymes (please pre-book by asking staff or email downend.library@southglos.gov.uk).

Computer support

Need some help using that new laptop, tablet or smartphone you had for Christmas? Our friendly Digital Champion can help out. You can book a FREE session with him at Downend Library by calling 01454 865022 or emailing downend.library@southglos.gov.uk or asking staff for details

Downend Library also hosts longer Computer courses which are run by SGS College - the next one starts in February 2022. Topics covered include: Understanding emails & attachments; Searching the internet; How to do on line shopping safely and How to compare deals on line; How to have Video chat with family and friends.

For more information on these FREE courses please phone 0117 9092296 or email cindy.corbett@sgscol.ac.uk