Carry on Reading
5th February 2021More time at home means more time to read! Here are some reminders of the resources you have at your disposal to keep up your reading habits. Aim for 20 minutes a day to unwind, relax and also boost your literacy skills!
– Medway libraries are still open for Click & Collect! You can do this by either calling 01634 337799 with your library card number ready, or logging in to your library account online and reserve your item(s) from the catalogue. Click here to join the library: https://www.medway.gov.uk/…/libra…/53/join_the_library/1
– The Libby App – borrow free ebooks and audiobooks from the Medway libraries straight to your device! (You will need a Medway library account). More info here: https://www.medway.gov.uk/…/65/ebooks_and_eaudiobooks
– Online Book Clubs with Medway Libraries – there are several virtual book club meetings for all age ranges, using Microsoft Teams. See the attached Google Doc for the dates, times and links.
– Reading is Magic Festival – Use code FREEMAGICPRESS to access the festivals events, including events and interactive sessions with children’s writers. Click here to go to the festival website: https://www.readingismagicfestival.com/
– Online magazines, including Match of the Day, National Geographic, and Playstation, and comic books, including manga, Star Trek, and Marvel titles. Click here to find out more: http://www.rbdigital.com/medway/ (You will need a Medway library account).
– Virtual School Library – a free ebook each week through Oak National Academy, in partnership with the National Literacy Trust. The writer of the ebook of the week will also share activities and video interviews as well. Click here: https://library.thenational.academy/
– MyON – A free library of online books. Click here: http://www.myon.co.uk
O n l i n e B o o k C l u b s
Medway Libraries run secure online book clubs for the ages below, on Microsoft Teams. All the books are available for free, along with thousands of others, through our eLibrary . To sign up for a free library card, please click here.
8-12 Year Olds: Book Chat
A relaxed, fun 30-minute discussion group about all things reading. No matter if you’re a fan of novels, non-fiction, graphic novels and comics, poetry, ebooks and audiobooks, all are welcome. We talk about what we’re reading, our favourite books and authors, recommendations, and interesting book news.
● Tuesday 16th February, 4-4.30pm.
● Please email emily.maycock@medway.gov.uk to book.
8-12 Year Olds: The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket
● Thursday 4th March, 4-5pm. (World Book Day)
● Please email emily.maycock@medway.gov.uk to book.
● Read or listen to the book for free here .
13-16 Year Olds: Paper Avalanche by Lisa Williamson
● Wednesday 3rd February, 4-5pm
● Please email kate.clifford@medway.gov.uk to book.
● You can read the book for free here.
17-19 Year Olds: Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
● Thursday 11th February, 6-7pm
● Please email kate.clifford@medway.gov.uk to book.
● You can read the book for free
