Staff recommendation-The four winds by #KristinHannah
'With the sweeping backdrop of the American depression this is a story of love, compassion and hope against the odds- a beautifully written and evocative read'
#lovereading #goodreads #Borrowbox

Please note that on Monday 20 May our libraries will be closed until 2:30pm for staff training. (Libraries which are only open on a Monday morning will remain closed all day)
Apologies for any inconvenience.
Check our website to renew books and more 👉🏼 orlo.uk/Dorset_library…

Dive into a world of giggles with this list of fun reads to share with young children from the fab # Booktrust. Including the hilarious 'A duck called Brian' and 'Oi frog', the books on the list are bursting with rhythm, rhyme, and humour. Have fun!😄
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Here's the scoop. Today marks 120 years since the speculated debut of the ice cream cone at the 1904 #StLouisWorldsFair . Here's a coffee ice cream recipe to help start your day the sweet way: ow.ly/rcq650QSV0a. #NewsBank NewsBank, inc. #OTD #OnThisDay #TodayInHistory

Poetry carries power wherever you go. Explore our #NewsBank “Literature,” 'Trending Research Topics” and “Performing and Fine Arts” Suggested Topics to find poets, writing tips, and more.

Now in its 22nd Year, the Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards in association with The Sunday Times is an annual promotion for sports writing and publishing. The awards highlight the most outstanding sports books of the previous calendar year orlo.uk/1UeXC
#CTSBA24

After a great weekend, it's time to return to work. For our #mondaymystery to get you thinking - what am I?

A friend from my Cornwall free diving crew sent this pic of Waterstones Truro !!

Jordan Lees Whisperwicks and Peregrine make a wonderfully purple pairing ✨🙌✨

Piccadilly Press 📖✨ Children's Books at The Agency

Have you been thinking about us?
You may have seen a post, picked up a card at a community event or seen an ad and be full of intentions to commit to a better you But life gets in the way, doesn’t it? Turn thoughts into actions today: orlo.uk/zxceI

Do you need some #mondaymotivation ? We could all do with a boost to feel better right now, and exercise is great for mind and body. Follow the fab 10-minute home workouts from NHS orlo.uk/sWgRH

#dorset #getmoving #livewelldorset

We are pleased to inform you that the Libby service (digital magazines) is working again, including any back issues missed whilst the service was unavailable. Please accept our apologies for the service disruption, and thank you for your patience and bearing with us.

We love this book - Lucy wants to explore the world but people laugh at her, so she hatches a plan to row across the Atlantic Ocean by herself, full of inspiration to inspire children to take adventures. Loose sequel to The Boy who cycled the world trilogy.
@AlastairHumphreys

📚 Join us for an fab evening with Leeanne O'Donnell, podcaster, documentary maker, and radio host. Her debut book is a thrilling blend of historical mystery and atmospheric writing. Don’t miss out 📖✨ Book your place now orlo.uk/UZqlR

#AuthorEvent @TheReadingAgency

Brilliant to see that Are You a Monster by Guilherme Karsten has been chosen as the winner of this years #Bookstrust Storytime Prize. This was a favourite because it was such a fun and interactive read for children under 5. We would recommend!
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We have a great selection of books about Dorset customs, folklore and dialect on our #LibrariesWest catalogue and available to borrow at local libraries. 😀
#Dorset #Dorset dialect

Introducing the 6 outstanding debut novels for children on the #BranfordBoaseAward shortlist: THE FINAL YEAR by Matt Goodfellow Matt Goodfellow illus by Joe Todd-Stanton, edited Charlotte Hacking Otter-Barry Books 'extremely accomplished, a perfect verse novel' ow.ly/qV1y50RnN0n

Important news about changes to our library management system taking place from 22 May.

I keep these on my messy desk because approximately 8,000 times a day I feel like I can’t write a book. Anyone else?

STILL time to register for the ARTISTS INFORMATION DAYS for Nature Calling,  the new £2m National Landscapes Association project. We want applications from the widest variety of artists!

Click here for more info: activateperformingarts.org.uk/jobs/writing-a…

To celebrate this weeks #EarthDay #Borrowbox have created a list of recommended reads which are available to download. You can find a great selection including the fantastic BBC Earth and Green/Frozen planet. Find countryside discoveries and ideas to tackle climate change. 🌳