Celebrate library's reopening with Harry Potter owl man
08 May 2008
Meet the man who supplies owls for the Harry Potter movies during celebrations to mark the reopening of Bolsover Library.
Owl man James McKay will be bringing some of his owls to the Derbyshire County Council library on Saturday, May 24 from 2.30-3.30pm. Places are strictly limited and tickets must be bought in advance.
The talk and display by the owl man from Ashover is among a number of events organised at the Church Street library to mark the end of a major £180,000 refurbishment.
Other highlights include:
Meet the Author – Nottinghamshire-based historical novelist Elizabeth Chadwick talks about writing and medieval history at the library on Thursday, May 15 at 7.30pm. Her new work A Place Beyond Courage is set in the reign of Henry I.
Food Labelling Myths – county council trading standards officers will be available to talk to visitors. Tuesday, May 20 10am-4pm.
Travelling Miniature Museum – a portable exhibition from Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Pickfords House Museum, The Silk Mill and Strutts North Mill, Belper. It features curios and artefacts such as miniature portraits, insect specimens, stamps, snake skins and mummy bandages and is designed to inspire reminiscences. Friday, May 23 11am-12.30pm. Everyone welcome, admission is free.
Animal Antics – fun animal crafts for all the family. Drop in. Free. Saturday, May 24, 11am-3pm.
Meet James McKay. Talk about owls and a demonstration. Tickets 50p. Must be booked in advance.
For more information or tickets contact Bolsover Library on 01246 823179.
Derbyshire County Council’s cabinet member for cultural services Councillor Bob Janes is urging local people to enjoy the events on offer.
He said: “Help us celebrate the refurbishment by coming along to see what we’ve got on offer.
“Most of the events are free and library members and non-members are welcome. If you become a member on the day, you will be entered into a free prize draw to win a DVD player.”
Anyone joining one of Derbyshire County Council’s libraries before Saturday, May 31, will receive a new welcome pack full of information about the services on offer and will be entered into a free prize draw after borrowing any item.
The prize draw and the new welcome pack have been launched to coincide with the start of the National Year of Reading – a celebration of reading which aims to help build a greater national passion for reading for children, families and adult learners.
Poet laureate River Wolton is penning a verse to mark Bolsover Library’s official re-opening and will be reciting it at 10.30am on Thursday, May 15.
She will be joined by Derbyshire County Council chair Councillor Joyce Sanders and Councillor Bob Janes, the authority’s cabinet member for cultural services. Refreshments will be served.
Media enquiries to Alison Jesney on 01629 585271.
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