Carmarthenshire families are being encouraged to switch off the TV and laptop and sit down with their children and share a story instead for National BookStart Week.
From Monday, June 9, until Sunday, June 15, Carmarthenshire Libraries will be holding free events around the country for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their families.
The theme for this year is ‘My Hero’ and will recognise all the heroes in a child’s life, from superheroes and story characters, to parents, teachers and more.
The Carmarthenshire Libraries team are holding events at the following dates and locations:
- Tuesday, June 10 at Llanelli Library from 2.15 – 2.45pm
- Wednesday, June 11 at Carmarthen Library from 10.30 – 11.15am
- Friday, June 13 at Ammanford Library from 2.00- 2.45pm
Deputy Library Service Manager, Wendy Tiffin, said:”Reading with a child for just 15 minutes a day can ignite the spark of a child’s imagination and draw them into the amazing world of reading.”
Carmarthenshire’s Executive Board Member for libraries, Cllr Meryl Gravell, said:”There are many benefits of early years reading, whenever I look after my grandchildren I love to sit and read and I know that it makes a huge difference to their imagination”
Carmarthenshire Libraries host many events throughout the year, make sure you don’t miss out by following them on Facebook or Twitter alternatively call 01267 224824 or email library@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
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