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The Bradford district celebrates the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Bradford Libraries Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Newsletter

In 2022, Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee after 70 years of service. Bradford Libraries are getting involved in celebrating Her Majesty's historic reign in the run up to and during the Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend which takes place from 2nd to 5th June.

Come and join in with our amazing activities below.


Jubilee Tea and Cake Parties

cakesCelebrate in style with our fabulous tea and cake parties. Check booking information with the library before setting out.

 

 

 

 

  • Monday 23 May at Great Horton Library Queen's Platinum Jubilee Tea and Cake Party 1pm to 3pm
  • Saturday 4 June at Keighley Library Queen's Platinum Jubilee Rhymes and Tea Party 11am
  • Saturday 4 June at City Library The Queen's Knickers Tea Party 11am to 2pm
  • Saturday 4 June at Queensbury Library Queen's Platinum Jubilee Children's Royal Brunch - booking essential
  • Saturday 4 June at Wyke Library Queen's Platinum Jubilee Outdoor Tea Party
  • Monday 6 June at Laisterdyke Library Queen's Jubilee Knit and Natter Tea Party with music and karaoke 1.30pm to 4pm
  • Wednesday 8 June at Idle Library Queen's Platinum Jubilee All Day Afternoon Tea
  • Wednesday 8 June at Manningham Library Queen's Platinum Jubilee Tea Party 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Queen’s Bradford Connections

queenWondering when the Queen visited Bradford? City Library and Keighley Library will have on display local items of Royal interest including news cuttings, local photographs and memorabilia selected from the special collections in the Local Studies Libraries.


Story Performance Experience – Jenna Drury presents The Queen’s Hat by Steve Anthony

Queens HatJoin this special interactive story telling experience with Jenna Drury as she chases the Queen's Hat in the wind! Booking essential via the host library.

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  • Tuesday 31 May at Manningham Library Story Performance Experience with Jenna Drury and The Queen's Hat by Steve Anthony 10.30am to 11.30am
  • Tuesday 31 May at City Library Story Performance Experience with Jenna Drury and The Queen's Hat by Steve Anthony 1.30pm to 2.30pm
  • Wednesday 1 June at Silsden Library Story Performance Experience with Jenna Drury and The Queen's Hat by Steve Anthony 10.30am to 11.30am
  • Wednesday 1 June at Ilkley Library Story Performance Experience with Jenna Drury and The Queen's Hat by Steve Anthony 1.30pm to 2.30pm

Bradford Libraries story times, fun days and crafty capers with a Jubilee twist

flagsThere is an exciting story time taking place near you! We're sure the Queen would love these special story times all with a royal theme. We making crafts too! Contact the host library to find out more.

 

  • Tuesday 31 May at Shipley Library Queen's Platinum Jubilee Story Time with crafty crowns 2pm
  • Wednesday 1 June at Silsden Library Queen's Platinum Jubilee Teddy Bear Picnic 11.30am to 1pm
  • Thursday 2 June at Heaton Hub Library Queen's Platinum Jubilee Story & Crafts 10.30am to 4pm
  • Saturday 4 June at Clayton Library Queen's Jubilee Outdoor Story Time with face painter and quiz 10am to 12 noon
  • Monday 6 June at Idle Library Queen's Platinum Jubilee Story Time Session 9.30am
  • Monday 6 June at Eccleshill Library Queen's Platinum Jubilee Fun Time 2pm
  • Monday 6 June Manningham Library Queen's Platinum Jubilee Story time and Crafts 4pm
  • Tuesday 7 June at Laisterdyke Library Jubilee Rhymes and Story with crafts and biscuit decorating 9.30am and 10.30am
  • Thursday 9 June at Laisterdyke Library Jubilee Story Time with crafty crowns and jubilee biscuit decorating 1.30pm
  • Friday 10 June Manningham Library Queen's Platinum Jubilee Rhyme time and Crafts 1.30pm
  • Tuesday 31 May at Addingham Library Queen's Platinum Jubilee Craft Activity Session 10.30am
  • Saturday 4 June at Silsden Library Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scratch Art Crafts 10am to 12 noon
  • Saturday 4 June at Menston Library Queen's Platinum Jubilee activities - all day
  • Saturday 4 June at Cafe West Allerton Library Queen's Platinum Jubilee Fun Day 11am to 4pm

Live-streamed Children’s Events

queens knickersThe Queen's Knickers with author Nicholas Allan Wednesday 22nd June at 10.30.
Live-streamed via Sheffield Libraries Facebook page.

In celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Nicholas Allan, author of The Queen's Knickers, will be doing a presentation of the book which will include readings, illustration, magic illusion and examples of his work. 45 mins live stream.

 

Library AdventuresLibrary Adventures Live! with Peter Bently and Claire Powell 3rd June at 11.00

 

 

 

Live-streamed via Kirklees Libraries social media channels:
https://www.facebook.com/kirkleeslibraries
Kirklees Library YouTube
https://twitter.com/kirkleeslibrary

Join us for an extra special Jubilee Library Adventures Live!
We'll be meeting author Peter Bently (winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize) and illustrator Claire Powell to discuss their hilarious and wonderfully illustrated books The King's Birthday Suit and The Royal Leap-Frog. If you're looking for an entertaining break - full of stories, drawing and fun - then join us for this free broadcast. We'll be live so you can send in questions for Peter and Claire.


The Big Jubilee Read Booklist and Jigsaw

Jubilee ReadThe Big Jubilee Read Booklist developed by The Reading Agency celebrates 70 books from authors across the Commonwealth over 70 decades.

 


Wondering if your favourite book is amongst them? Check out the list today. 
https://readinggroups.org/big-jubilee-read

The booklist is being added to our catalogue

Libraries Connected and Books Up North have helped to create Big Jubilee Jigsaws for our libraries. Pop a piece in the jigsaw at your local library and see which books from the Booklist were used in the image!

Why not take a selfie with the piece you added and tag us in on social media @bradforlibs247 or comment on Facebook.


Book & Film Club for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Book coversLove film? The Big Jubilee Read Booklist has lots of titles with film tie ins so why not pop down to City Library to catch a book and film club during the Jubilee celebrations.

Watch the film and discuss the book. In association with FilmBankMedia.com

 

Monday 6 June at City Library Big Jubilee Read Booklist Book & Film Club - Life of Pi 6pm - to book email Library.Events@bradford.gov.uk
Wednesday 8 June at City Library Big Jubilee Read Booklist Book & Film Club - Clockwork Orange 6pm - to book email Library.Events@bradford.gov.uk


TWIXT T’COVERS

twixt7th June 7.30 - 9.00 pm live-streamed from Harrogate Library
Five special guests from the North will be sharing and discussing their favourite book
from the list of 70 with Yvette Huddleston from Yorkshire Post.

Tickets to be part of the in-person audience are available via Eventbrite.
Link below
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/twixt-tcovers-at-harrogate-library-tickets-342609493217
Watch on you tube via North Yorks Libraries here

  • Panel includes:
  •  Sue Williamson (Director for Libraries for Arts Council England)
  • Cheryl Hesketh (library development manager in Conwy and part of the
    election panel for the Reading Agency's list of 70 title )
  • James Nicol (children's writer, librarian and former bookseller)
  • Khadijah Ibrahiim (poet and artistic director)
  • Jeremy Poynting (Publisher and Founder of Peepal Tree Press)

A huge thank you to all our contributors to these events including our funders Arts Council England, Bradford Council and Libraries Connected Yorkshire & Humberside.

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