Flintshire based Aura Wales has launched their summer activity programme filled with reading, activities and challenges. 

Fit, Fed and Read with Aura

Aura libraries are teaming up once again with the Aura Sports Development team for the return of Fit, Fed and Read sessions.

Food, snacks and drinks will also be provided to promote a healthy diet and all round well-being. They are running sessions in: Holywell, Buckley, Aston, Saltney, Flint, Mold and Mostyn.

There will be opportunities for children to enjoy various sports activities, plus Summer Reading Challenge resources and crafts. 

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The sessions are free and combine sport and library activities to promote well-being and creativity.

Last summer, over 3,300 children attended Fit, Fed and Read sessions across Flintshire where over 1,600 free meals were provided to promote well-being and the importance of a healthy diet.

For dates, locations and more information about the Fit, Fed and Read sessions, please visit the Aura Sport Development Facebook page: @AuraSportDev or contact your local library.

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Family Arts Festival at Flint Library

Flint library is welcoming Theatr Clwyd as part of their Family Arts Festival.

On Monday, July 25, there will be free drop in workshops and arts and crafts activities, plus fantastic fun packed sing a-long performances.

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There will be a performance of a new insect musical at the event. 

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The Great Insect Games is an outdoor interactive, bilingual musical show for primary school aged children and parents.

The shows are presented bilingually and in Welsh only and are created by award-winning Carmarthenshire-based theatre company Familia De La Noche.

For more information please visit: www.theatrclwyd.com/event/family-arts-festival-2022 A very warm welcome to all!

Summer Reading Challenge 2022

Join Aura Libraries for a summer of science, reading, creativity and fun!

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To take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge organised by The Reading Agency, children will need to read 6 books throughout the summer, collect goodies along the way with each book that they read, and finally receive an extra special medal and certificate at the end of the summer holidays in celebration of completing the challenge.

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Children can join the challenge at the library or online via the Summer Reading Challenge website where they can rate and review books, download activities, and access video content, games and quizzes.

The purpose of this free reading for pleasure programme is to encourage children aged 4 to 11 to keep reading during the summer holidays, and visit their local library to help maintain their reading skills and confidence.

This year’s theme, ‘Gadgeteers’, is all about science and innovation.

Pop in to your local library or visit www.aura.wales/holiday-activities to view the list of Summer Reading Challenge activities including workshops with authors Karen McCombie and Ben Davis, plus mad science workshops, Lego clubs and Xplore Science Wrexham. 

Reading Hack

Would you like to become a Reading Hack volunteer at your local library?

READ MORE: Aura Libraries: Become a Gadgeteer or Reading Hack this summer

If you are aged between 13 and 24 and have a passion for volunteering, libraries, or your local community – get in touch! As a Reading Hack volunteer you will:

· Get skills and experience for your CV

· Meet new people and have fun

· Get accreditation towards Do E and Welsh Bacc

· Help others enjoy reading For more information please contact libraries@aura.wales

Aura Newsletter

Aura has recently launched a monthly e-newsletter which includes news and information about all things Aura!

From leisure services and attractions to libraries and museums, our newsletter is a great way to keep up to date and receive information about everything going on across Aura services.

You can sign up via the Aura website, here: www.aura.wales