Today is National Libraries Day, and Wolverhampton is holding a series of free events for all the family in support. From 10.30am, Central Library kicks off a day of activities with Pop up Poetry with Jane Seaborne. At 11am, Tony Perry will be giving a historical talk about The Folds of Wolverhampton while magician Alec Powell will be providing some Magic Moments in the Children's Library from 11.30am.
Birmingham Poet Laureate finalist Kurly – aka Alan McGeachie – will be giving a poetry and rap workshop for teenagers from noon, while there's a craft session for adults from 1pm-3pm. A children's story time from 2.15pm will welcome in the Chinese New Year of The Monkey and there's another story time from 3.15pm.
There is also a range of other activities at other Libraries.
Councillor Elias Mattu, the City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet Member for Adults, said: "We're celebrating National Libraries Day with a wide range of activities for all the family, and best of all they are all free.
“This is a great opportunity to find out more about what's on offer at your local library – and if you are not already a member, sign up and join the thousands of people who enjoy using their local library every week."
For more details of the free events taking place to mark National Libraries Day, please call 01902 552027.
