Libraries Week is a celebration of the nation’s much-loved libraries, and in 2019 we are celebrating the role of libraries in the digital world.

Events at local libraries will celebrate and explore how libraries are engaging communities through technology, building digital skills and confidence, encouraging digital participation and inclusion, supporting health, wellbeing and education and supporting local business and enterprise. 

Libraries Week 2019 takes place from 7 to 12 October. There are many events at libraries across the borough, and all of them are free. 

Monday 7 October

• Digital Security (stay safe online) event at Bury Library 10am to noon

Tuesday 8 October

• eBooks and eMagazines drop-in session at Ramsbottom Library 10am to noon 
• eBooks and eMagazines drop-in session at Bury Library 2pm to 4pm
• Home through time workshop at Bury Archives 10am to noon
• Home through time workshop at Bury Archives 1pm to 3pm

Wednesday 9 October

• eBooks and eMagazines drop-in session at Fairfield Hospital (Broad Oak Cafe & Restaurant) 10am to 3pm
• Research your roots family history workshop at Bury Archives 10am to noon
• Research your roots family history workshop at Bury Archives 1pm to 3pm

Thursday 10 October

• Sleep workshop with Dr Sandi Mann at Prestwich Library 10am to noon
• eBooks and eMagazines drop-in session at Prestwich Library 12.30pm to 2.30pm

To see what Bury Libraries have planned and to book free tickets, please click here.

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