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SUMMARY:Little Reads Family Day with Chris Haughton & Daishu Ma
DESCRIPTION:MANCHESTER LITERATURE FESTIVAL \nChris Haughton & Daishu Ma 10.00 – 10.45\nMusic & Drama Family Workshop 11.15 – 12.15 \nWe are delighted to present a very special in person event with Chris Haughton\, the acclaimed picture book creator of titles including Oh No George! and Shh! We Have a Plan for an action-packed family event celebrating his story Maybe… He will be joined by author and illustrator Daishu Ma who will translate the stories into Mandarin Chinese as well as introducing us to some of her own wonderful characters. \nFamilies can then join a drama & music workshop by acclaimed Manchester artists Yemi Bolatiwa & Ged Mulherin as they respond to Chris’s naughty monkey characters and encounters with scary tigers. \nGed Mulherin is a renowned drama workshop leader\, actor and co-founder of TripleC. TripleC design their workshops to be welcoming\, inclusive and accessible. They encourage participants to create characters within role play and develop storytelling through imaginative play. Yemi Bolatiwa is a versatile contemporary soul and jazz singer and workshop leader. Featured on BBC Radio 1\, BBC Introducing and Kiss FM as a professional recording vocalist\, she brings her experience to the community and family settings with big smiles and big energy. \nSuitable for ages 2 – 6 \nPlease note: We have reduced the capacity at this venue to increase space between seats so everyone can enjoy the event safely. If you’d like to sit with friends\, please book all seats together in the same transaction. Although masks are no longer mandatory under Government guidance\, we strongly encourage everyone to wear one when in close proximity to others\, particularly when entering and leaving the event. We also encourage everyone to use the sanitation stations and sign in using track and trace when they arrive. \nBook on 0343 208 0500
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SUMMARY:Superheroes: Inspiring Stories of Secret Strength
DESCRIPTION:MANCHESTER LITERATURE FESTIVAL \nWhat do you want to be when you grow up? Curated by Stormzy and the #Merky Books team\, Superheroes is a new children’s book celebrating modern day heroes from across the worlds of sport\, music\, food\, the arts and more. Join us to celebrate the launch with an interactive workshop run by performance poet Sophia Thakur and illustrator Denzell Dankwah. This will be a lively afternoon of drawing\, poetry and writing to encourage and empower children to harness their power and become their own superhero. \nThis 2 hour workshop will finish at 4pm \nSuitable for ages 9 – 12 yrs. A responsible adult must stay in the venue for the duration of the workshop. \nPlease note: We have reduced the capacity at this venue to increase space between seats so everyone can enjoy the event safely. If you’d like to sit with friends\, please book all seats together in the same transaction. Although masks are no longer mandatory under Government guidance\, we strongly encourage everyone to wear one when in close proximity to others\, particularly when entering and leaving the event. We also encourage everyone to use the sanitation stations and sign in using track and trace when they arrive. \nBook on 0343 208 0500
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/superheroes-inspiring-stories-of-secret-strength/
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SUMMARY:ScienceX: A free family fun day 1
DESCRIPTION:A free\, interactive festival of exploration and experiments and a great chance for kids to discover the fun behind science and engineering. ScienceX is a festival like no other: bursting with fun\, exciting activities for children\, and open to all. Discover what the world of science and engineering is really about as we focus this year on climate change and the environment around us. ScienceX is back for 2021\, but with a new home. On 23 and 25 October\, this free weekend-long science and engineering festival will be held at  Manchester Central Library. At ScienceX\, you can learn about all about climate\, sustainability and the environment. There are plenty of opportunities for families to get hands-on with a whole host of experiments – make DNA bracelets\, build your own electronic car motors\, learn about how we design robots to keep humans safe or become a climate-friendly chef for the day. Come along with your climate questions and through the event\, find out how you can make a positive difference in the world. Our friendly scientists and engineers will be there to excite and inspire young environmentalists\, campaigners\, creative minds and future scientists and engineers. For those wanting to learn at home\, there is a whole host of online activities for all ages. Children and families can learn recipes for more sustainable baking\, do hands-on experiments from home\, or take part in our very own Escape Room. There’s a variety of videos\, worksheets and other online resources so you can carry on learning about climate change and sustainability from wherever you are. Come along to ScienceX this October and find out how you and your family can make a difference to the world around us.\n\nFree – please drop in
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SUMMARY:ScienceX: A free family fun day 2
DESCRIPTION:A free\, interactive festival of exploration and experiments and a great chance for kids to discover the fun behind science and engineering. ScienceX is a festival like no other: bursting with fun\, exciting activities for children\, and open to all. Discover what the world of science and engineering is really about as we focus this year on climate change and the environment around us. ScienceX is back for 2021\, but with a new home. On 23 and 25 October\, this free weekend-long science and engineering festival will be held at  Manchester Central Library. At ScienceX\, you can learn about all about climate\, sustainability and the environment. There are plenty of opportunities for families to get hands-on with a whole host of experiments – make DNA bracelets\, build your own electronic car motors\, learn about how we design robots to keep humans safe or become a climate-friendly chef for the day. Come along with your climate questions and through the event\, find out how you can make a positive difference in the world. Our friendly scientists and engineers will be there to excite and inspire young environmentalists\, campaigners\, creative minds and future scientists and engineers. For those wanting to learn at home\, there is a whole host of online activities for all ages. Children and families can learn recipes for more sustainable baking\, do hands-on experiments from home\, or take part in our very own Escape Room. There’s a variety of videos\, worksheets and other online resources so you can carry on learning about climate change and sustainability from wherever you are. Come along to ScienceX this October and find out how you and your family can make a difference to the world around us.\n\nFree – please drop in
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SUMMARY:1001 Inventions: Journeys from Alchemy to Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:1001 Inventions invites families in Greater Manchester to join us on a fascinating learning journey and to unravel some mysteries from the science of CHEMISTRY. Fun and educational sessions will bring the magic of wizards and potions to help cast a spell on children so that they fall in love with science! \nFollow in the footsteps of 8th century pioneer Jabir ibn Hayyan through a short animated film screening\, on-stage demonstrations and hands-on workshops. Excite budding scientists and help them understand the applications of chemistry and its importance to their daily lives. Introduce your children to the contributions made to science by lesser-known pioneers. \nWhen? 30th & 31st October 2021  \nWho? Children aged 7-12 with their parent or responsible adult \nWhere? Manchester Central Library \nCost? FREE EVENT! \nSaturday October 30th: 14:00-15:30pm and  16:00-17:30pm \nSunday October 31st; 10:00-11:30am  12:00-13:30pm · 14:30-16:00pm and 17:00-18:30pm
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/1001-inventions-journeys-from-alchemy-to-chemistry/
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