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A fortnight-long Festival of Local Authors is planned for County Durham libraries at the end of February, one week of adult events and one of children’s. The libraries taking part in the children's events include:
Monday 24th February - Easington Colliery Library 03000 269506 easingtoncoll.lib@durham.gov.uk
10.30-12.00 - Bigfoot Arts presents - Madame Dragon and her Dragon Training School.
Does your dragon need training? Come and join Blaze, our library dragon, at dragon training school. Places are limited! To book your little dragon a place, pleace contact Easington Colliery Library.
Tuesday 25th February - South Moor Library 03000 269516 southmoor.lib@durham.gov.uk
2.30-3.30pm - Liz Million Illustrator and Author - Draw Along Session.
Come and have fun with Liz as she chats about her work and shows you how to draw amazing illustrations at South Moor Library. Places are limited! To book a place contact South Moor Library.
Thursday 27th February - South Moor Library 03000 269516 southmoor.lib@durham.gov.uk
11.00-12.00 - Dan Smith, Award Winning Author of Books for Young Readers.
Come and join Dan as he tells you about his life, work and how he became an author. You will also have the opportunity to try creative writing for yourself with help from Dan! Places are limited! To book a place contact South Moor Library.
Thursday 27th February - Sedgefield Library 03000 269521 sedgefield.lib@durham.gov.uk
10.30-12.30pm - Rachel Rivers Porter, Author - Creative Writing Workshop.
Come and join Rachel for a creative writing workshop. Places are limited! To book a place contact Sedgefield Library.
Thursday 27th February - Wingate library 03000 269523 wingate.lib@durham.gov.uk
2.00-3.00pm - Victoria Downes Author - Storytelling with puppets and craft activity.
Come and join Victoria for a session filled with games, crafts and story telling. Places are limited! To book your place contact Wingate Library.
Please telephone or email the library to book your free place.
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