New Reading Friends session at Deeside Library

Our Reading Friends shared reading groups are a great way share a love of reading and discuss the wonderful world of books - plus they offer a space for people to stay connected and socialise. We are delighted to announce we have added an additional Reading Friends session at Deeside Library which will take place every first Tuesday of the month, from 6pm-7pm, starting on February 1.

We also have the following Ffrindiau Darllen/Reading Friends sessions:

Ffrindiau Darllen Cymraeg for intermediate Welsh learners: second Monday of the month 2pm-3pm (Zoom session)

Reading Friends Shared Reading Group: second Tuesday of the month 2pm at Flint Library

Reading Friends Shared Reading Group: second Thursday of the month 11am at Mold Library

Reading Friends Shared Reading Group: second Tuesday of the month 1pm at Deeside Library

Ffrindiau Darllen Cymraeg for Welsh speakers and advanced learners: second Tuesday of the month 7pm-8pm (Mold Library/ Zoom session - contact Francesca for details: francesca.sciarrillo@aura.wales)

Reading Friends Shared Reading Group: second Wednesday of the month 7pm-8pm (Zoom session)

Children's Reading Group: last Thursday of the month 4pm-5pm (Zoom session)

Our Reading Friends Shared Reading Zoom sessions are suitable for adults of all ages and we encourage all book club fanatics to get in touch or come along to one of our Reading Friends sessions, either online or in person. For more information about our online Reading Friends sessions, please email susannah.hill@aura.wales

If you would like to attend one or more of our Reading Friends sessions please contact the library directly:

Deeside Library: 01352 703770 deeside.library@aura.wales

Flint Library: 01352 703737 flint.library@aura.wales

Mold Library: 01352 703780 mold.library@aura.wales

Winnie the Pooh Day

Titles to enjoy on Winnie The Pooh Day.

Winnie the Pooh Day is celebrated every year on author A.A. Milne's birthday, January 18. First published in 1926, Winnie the Pooh has remained one of literature's most beloved characters, together with friends Tigger, Piglet, Owl and Eeyor, to name only a few!

We've put together a small reading list of books that are perfect for celebrating #WinnieThePoohDay

Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne

Winnie-the-Pooh's 50 Things to do on Rainy Days by A. A. Milne

The Art of Winnie-the-Pooh by James Campbell

Goodbye Christopher Robin by Ann Thwaite

Once There Was a Bear by Jane Riordan

All of the above titles are available to borrow from Aura libraries as books, e-books or audiobooks. Why not add one or more of the above titles to your next Select and Collect order: search our online library catalogue and reserve titles, or email or telephone your local library. To make an order please telephone us on 01352 703750, or email us at libraries@aura.wales . You can browse our catalogue at www.aura.wales/flintshire-library-catalogue/ and place a hold on items to collect from the library counter. We will just need to know your library membership number, a contact telephone number and email address, your book requests/preferences, and your preferred collection point.

E-books and audiobooks

As a reminder, Aura Library members can download e-books and audiobooks free of charge from Borrowbox and Libby to a PC, laptop or Mac. Alternatively, you can download the Borrowbox and Libby apps directly to a smartphone or tablet.

To access most online library resources you will need to enter your library membership number and pin. If you do not have this then you can join up as a member online via the Aura website for instant access. All links and further details about our digital library resources can be found on our website: www.aura.wales/libraries

Visit us on social media to view handy information about our services and the online monthly events we host, as well as lots of book and audiobook recommendations.

From everyone here at Aura Libraries, thank you for reading, stay safe and we hope to hear from you or see you soon!

• Aura is a charitable, not-for-profit, organisation responsible for managing the majority of leisure, libraries and heritage services in Flintshire. Aura is owned by its employees and operates for the benefit of local communities.