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Welcome to Oxfordshire Libraries' latest newsletter where we highlight some of the great resources and activities taking place in Oxfordshire Libraries!
Have you downloaded our fantastic library app yet? Read on further to hear all about our eBook success! We're celebrating LGBT* History Month, continuing with music master classes for teenagers in Oxford, highlighting award-winning books and there's an update on Woodstock Library.
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We are delighted to report that checkouts on our Libby app for eBooks and eAudio reached around 9,000 in January 2019! This is an increase of roughly 2,500 issues since this time last year. About a quarter of these issues are for children and young people which is really encouraging.
And, as if Libby wasn't enough, we also have the Borrowbox app to give you even more listening and reading choices online.
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Did you know that Oxfordshire Libraries has an excellent app which can be downloaded to your phone or tablet? You can:
- manage your account
- search the catalogue
- renew and reserve books
- gain access to our reference online resources, such as Theory Test Pro.
- use bar code scanning (available on devices with a front-facing auto-focus camera.)
- search for 'Oxfordshire Libraries' at the App Store or Google Play.
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Music master classes for teenagers in Oxford
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Oxford Contemporary Music (OCM) are pleased to announce the launch of a brand new project, 'Resonate', which is a series of music making experiences designed by teenagers for teenagers.
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We will be hosting a mixture of workshops, master classes and concert trips for teenagers in Oxford where you can develop your musical skills and experiences, meet artists working in the music industry and make new friends. Refreshments will be provided.
The sessions are free to attend but you must book in advance to reserve your place on a workshop.
Next up: Song Writing and Spoken Word with Steve Larkin and Nigel on 7th March.
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It's the season for book prizes - these include the Costa Book Awards, the Richard and Judy Winter Reads and the Waterstones Childrens prizes. Here are some titles which made it to the Costa shortlist, with a special mention to Bart van Es who recently appeared at Summertown Library.
You can find Adults' Book Awards and Children's Book Awards booklists in our Good Reads section on the library website.
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February is LGBT History Month… it is 50 years since the Stonewall Riots, a pivotal moment in LGBT+ rights and history, and this year’s LGBT History Month theme is Peace, Activism and Reconciliation marking how far we have come since 1969.
It is the ideal time too to read about LGBT lives past and present. |
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You can visit our Good Reads LGBT* reading lists to discover a whole range of books available in Oxfordshire Libraries that will move you and challenge your perceptions at LGBT* Reads. There are suggestions for adults and teens, and for children’s books about LGBT* families, gender and being different. Keep scrolling down the page and you'll find it. |
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We have been here at our temporary library building for two months. The Woodstock community are very grateful to have a library facility back again after our closure. It's great to be linked with the Oxfordshire Museum. We have already run our first event here together, a Harry Potter Book event. Thirty children attended and it was a successful and enjoyable evening.
For the under 5s we have started 'Stay, Play and Learn' which is for parents and carers with children under 5. These sessions are every Thursday from 10.15 until 11.30 and are free. Come and join in the fun!
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New sessions for people interested in family history research began on Wednesday 20th February. We have a family history volunteer from The Oxfordshire Family History Society coming to help people with their research. Bookings can be made via the Woodstock Library on 01993 814124. These sessions will be running every other Wednesday between 12.00-4.00pm.
Zoe White, Library Manager at Woodstock Library
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eMagazines and eNewspapers
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Did you know that the PressReader app gives you access to over 7,000 publications in over 60 languages from over 120 countries? It's all free via Oxfordshire Libraries. Download on the App Store or Google Play. |
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Stay, Play and Learn free drop-in sessions are now taking place across the county - friendly gentle play with toys, sensory materials and books. Perfect for babies, toddlers and their families. Don't forget, the Home Library Service is not just for the elderly - perhaps you've recently been hospitalised and are struggling to get to the library- why not make things easier for yourself and get in touch with us. Would you like to learn a new language or practise your English? We now have language cafes taking place in Oxfordshire County Library, Woodgreen and Banbury.
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