LGBTQIA+ book swap at Wrexham Library
Bring your pre-loved LGBTQIA+ books to Wrexham Library any time the library is open between July 11 and 24, and receive a token for every book you hand in. Then on July 25, come to Wrexham Library with your tokens to swap them for books brought in by other people! Any genre and style is accepted including graphic novels and non-fiction, but books must be in good condition. Any leftover books will be donated to Wrexham Library.
Pokémon card swap at Coedpoeth Library
Do you collect Pokémon cards? Why not join us at Coedpoeth Library for a Pokémon Card swap on Friday, July 24, from 1pm-3pm. The card swap is open to children of all ages only.
Historic Place Names talk at Wrexham Library
Come and hear Place Names officer Dr James January-McCann, discussing historic place names in Wales, and the Royal Commission's ongoing efforts to protect them for future generations. The event takes place at Wrexham Library on Wednesday, July 29, from 2.30pm-3.30pm. It is free of charge but booking is essential, contact the library on 01978 292090 | library@wrexham.gov.uk
PressReader
PressReader is an app which will give you free access to newspapers and magazines, from 120 countries around the world, 24/7. The publications are available in full text, on the day of publication and look just like the printed edition. They can be viewed online through a web browser, or via the app on a smart phone or tablet. All you need is a valid library card and access to a digital device. Visit www.wrexham.gov.uk/libraries and follow the online services link to PressReader. You will have access to all of the major UK daily and weekend newspapers.
Did you know…?
Did you know Wrexham Library has a section for books dedicated to short stories? So, if you feel you don't have enough time to invest in a novel then why not try a short story? Staff can help you find something you'd like so please let us know your reading preferences.
Book Review
Adrift by Will Dean
The story is told in alternate chapters between Peggy Jenkins and her 14-year-old son, Samson (Sammy), who live on a remote stretch of canal in the Midlands. Together they battle against the husband and father - Drew, a manipulative and controlling narcissistic personality, who insists on isolation to "focus on writing," but actually uses the isolation to dominate his family, controlling their food, movement, and social interactions. If any perceived 'threat' appears Drew moves the boat further from civilization to tighten his grip, leading to a catastrophic spiral of events. This is a very dark psychological thriller that centres on a family trapped on a canal boat, dealing with intense domestic abuse, mental abuse, bullying, gaslighting, and isolation. It is not an easy read and some might find it distressing, but to quote the author sometimes 'we need that sensation of stepping inside a book, walking in someone else's shoes for a while, empathising with their life situation.' If you're in the right headspace, you won't want to put this one down!
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