29-04-2025
Events and book review with Wrexham Library Service
The Tir na n-Og Awards are the oldest and most popular awards for children's literature in Wales. Established in 1976, the awards recognise, honour and promote excellence in books for children and young people. They are organised annually by the Department of Children's Books and Reading Promotion at the Books Council of Wales. The awards have been won by some of our leading authors, including Manon Steffan Ros, Jac Jones, Gareth F Williams, Catherine Fisher and Jackie Morris. Three prizes of £1,000 each are awarded annually to overall winner in three categories. Shortlists of both English and Welsh-language categories have been published and are available from your local library. For more information on these fabulous awards visit:
Take a walk down memory lane at Coedpoeth Library
Have you ever wondered how old a building is or when a club was formed? You can find out the answer at this special event which will explore the history of Coedpoeth with materials from the Coedpoeth Archives. The event will take place at the library on May 13, from 2pm-3pm and is free of charge. To reserve your place contact the library on or 01978 722920.
Meet the Author at Wrexham Library
We have a wonderful opportunity for you to meet award-winning travel writer and journalist Ben Aitken. Ben is the author of the successful and humorous book Sh*tty Break: A Celebration of Unsung Cities, which highlights the UK's unsung and quietly brilliant places - including our very own Wrexham! To find out what he got up to in Wrexham (spoiler: it involved karaoke at The Golden Lion and a 4-1 win against Barrow), join us for what we know will be a funny and illuminating evening. The event will take place on May 14, at 6pm and is free of charge but you must reserve your place by contacting the library on library@ or 01978 292090. Copies of Ben's book will be available to purchase on the evening.
Friendship Groups
Friendship Groups are a great way to prevent isolation and loneliness and offer you a chance to find companionship, too. Friends can also increase your sense of belonging and purpose, boost your happiness and reduce your stress. Many of our libraries hold Friendship Groups and each library offers a different activity or arrangement every week. So if you feel you need company or just want to make new friends why not come and join one of our groups. You will find them at Brynteg, Llay, Rhos and Ruabon libraries. Contact them directly for more information. Contact detail can be found
Did you know…?
Did you know we have a trade sticker swap session at Gwersyllt Library? If you are under 16 why not join us every Thursday afternoon? Bring one, take one and complete your collection. Open to children of all ages. Sorry - no adult traders are allowed!
Book Review
Friends of Dorothy by Sandi Toksvig
Friends of Dorothy by Sandi Toksvig
Number 4 Grimaldi Street did not look like the sort of house which might surprise you, however Stevie and Amber decide this could be their forever home. One huge problem, 79-year-old foul mouthed, straight talking and wise cracking Dorothy has other ideas. She has decided to remain put, and is squatting upstairs. This is a story about family that is not biological, about Mrs Haggerston the nosy neighbour, Dave de Van, and many more characters who have hopes and dreams, fears and ambitions, a desire to grab hold of life, second chances if only they can hold on and not lose their bottle, and make peace with the past. Would you if you could be bold and grab your chance to find happiness?
