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SUMMARY:Summer Cosy Reading Club
DESCRIPTION:Bring a book\, get comfortable and stay cool in our quiet\, dedicated reading space. Take some time for yourself and escape into a story! \nJoin our Cosy Reading Club at Manchester Central Library\, a silent reading group offering a peaceful\, shared space to unwind with a good book and talk with fellow book lovers. There’s no pressured discussions\, no set text and no forced expectations\, just quiet time to read in comfortable surroundings and the calming company of others. Whether you’re looking for a gentle break at the end of a busy day\, a calm refuge away from the rush hour traffic or simply a cool\, comfortable place in the heart of the city to explore your next favourite book. \nCome cool down at the library this summer. Public libraries are welcoming\, relaxing spaces for everyone\, and our Cosy Reading Club is the perfect place to unwind. Enjoy a fully air‑conditioned room\, comfortable seating\, light refreshments\, and a peaceful atmosphere as part of our ‘Cool Spaces’ initiative to help offer our communities some respite from the sun during the Summer months. \nDon’t have a book? No problem! Come along at 5.30pm to get help from our friendly library staff before the session begins (at 6pm) to get personalised help from our friendly library team and find your next favourite book! \nWhat to expect: \n5:30pm – Doors open \nSettle into your favourite chair and grab a free cool refreshment or hot drink\nBring your own book or choose one from our curated displays\nLibrary staff will be on hand to help you find a book you won’t want to put down \n6:00 – 7pm – Quiet Reading Hour \nQuiet\, individual reading in a shared\, relaxed space\nA calm\, welcoming environment to slow down\, breathe and immerse yourself in a world of words \n7:00 – 7:30pm – Optional Sharing Time \nA gentle facilitated opportunity to chat about what you’ve been reading with fellow book lovers\nThis is completely optional with no pressure to stay or take part\nFree light refreshments are provided. Stay for as long or as little as you like. \nBook your ‘pay what you can’ tickets here or click ‘Book Now’ below.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/cosy-reading-club-3/
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SUMMARY:Storytime and Mindfulness for Children (4+ years)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this relaxing session led by Psychologist Özlem Bakan Yavaş. \nWe will be reading stories and learning about feelings in a comfortable and safe environment. We will finish each session with a calming and mindful craft. \nSuitable for children aged 4+. \nBook your free spot via Eventbrite here or click ‘Book Now’ below. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/storytime-and-mindfulness-for-children-4-years-2/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
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SUMMARY:Cosy Reading Club
DESCRIPTION:Bring a book. Get cosy and read alongside other book fans. Take some time for yourself and escape into a story. \n\n\n\n\nJoin our Cosy Reading Club at Manchester Central Library\, our new silent reading group\, offering a relaxed\, shared space to read in peace and quiet in the company of others. \nThis is no ordinary book club. There’s no pressured discussions\, there’s no set text. Simply bring along something you’d like to read. \nNot sure what to read? We’ve got you covered. Send us a message directly and we’ll connect you with our friendly library team who can help you find your next favourite book. \nThe evening is designed for anyone who enjoys reading\, wants a gentle break from busy schedules or simply wants to avoid the rush hour home. Everyone is welcome in our space. \nWhat to expect: \nDoors open at 5.30pm. \nGiving you time to get a drink and find your favourite chair. if you’ve brought a book\, brilliant. if not we’ll have many on display for you to browse\, or you can go into the library to have a wider range to select from. We’ll have staff there to help you pick the perfect book. \n1 hour – Quiet Reading from around 6 till 7pm \n\nQuiet\, individual reading in a shared space\nA calm\, welcoming environment with no pressure to speak\n\n30 minutes – Optional Group Sharing \n\nAt the end of the session\, there will be an opportunity to share about your reading experience with others\, this is only an invite and there is no expectation to stay or take part.\n\nFree light refreshments are provided. Stay as long or as little as you like\, this is your space to slow down\, escape to a new literary world and find peace in the heart of the city. \nTickets are on a ‘pay what you can’ offer.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/cosy-reading-club-2/
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