Children's book giveaway this Saturday

This Saturday, 13th September, Yate Library will be giving away 50 copies of bestselling book Diary of a Wimpy Kid to local children. The giveaway is in support of Good Morning Britain’s ‘Just Read’ campaign, to encourage parents and carers to spend ten minutes reading with their children every day.

Yate Library is one of 200 libraries across the UK taking part in the ‘Just Read’ giveaway which is supported by national charity The Reading Agency and children’s publisher Puffin. The campaign comes as leading charities, teachers, parents and businesses have come together to form  ‘Read On. Get On.’ It aims to support parents and teachers to get all 11 year olds reading well by 2025.

As well as the giveaway, children who visit the library on 13th September will be able to enjoy quizzes, puzzles, games and competitions. Children can come to the library dressed as Greg Heffley (the Wimpey Kid) or in something orange.

This event marks the end of the summer activities at Yate library. Thousands of children took part in the Summer Reading Challenge.

Read all about South Gloucestershire

This Saturday (21st November) there's a chance to buy local heritage books at Yate Library. Local heritage groups and authors from all over South Gloucestershire will be selling their books between 10.00 am and 4.00 pm.

Yate Library reminder

Just a reminder that Yate Library closes this Sunday (4th October) before re-opening in the new building on Monday 19th October. During the closure, staff will be moving the library network and stock and undergoing training.

While the library is closed, there will be an extended hours service at Chipping Sodbury Library - Tuesday – Saturday 9.30 – 5.00. Users can of course use any other South Gloucestershire Library in the area.