30 - National Share a Story month

 

During May, Dudley Council’s library staff will share stories and encourage a love of reading at libraries, nurseries and local visitor attractions to mark the month-long celebrations. 

 

The celebrations start at Dudley Zoo this Saturday (May 3) when librarian, Sue Lovell shares animal tales with children and their families.  Sue will be there from 11am and stories will follow a pet theme to celebrate National Pet Month. 

 

There will also be magical stories and entertainment at Broadfield House Glass Museum this Saturday (May 3) when librarians Hazel Birt and Louise Clark stop by from 12noon to 4pm. 

 

During the month there’s a treat in store for children as early year’s librarian Alyson Bryant takes a tour of borough nurseries and playgroups to share well loved stories. 

 

Later in the month, local storyteller Louise Everist will spend the day (Monday May 12) spinning tales at Halesowen and Cradley libraries aimed at children under 5 years. 

 

The month-long celebrations will draw to a close on Tuesday May 27 as librarians share traditional tales at the Black Country Living Museum in the old school room from 10am to 12noon and 2pm to 4pm and at the Red House Glass Cone, Wordsley from 2pm to 4pm. 

 

“We all love a good story and the month-long celebrations are about encouraging everyone including children and their families to discover a love of reading and storytelling.  To find out more about your nearest session call 01384 812957 or 01384 812964.”

 

In addition, Dudley museums service is running weekly storytelling sessions at museums and borough libraries for pre-schoolers and their families.

 

Each week there are stories, puppets, artefacts, crafts and fun for the whole family.  Exhibtales runs each week at Broadfield House Glass Museum on Thursdays from 1.30pm to 2.15pm, Brierley Hill Library on Fridays from 10.45am to 11.30am and at Dudley Museum and Art Gallery on Fridays from 1.30pm.