Tales From Past Times
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Storytime at Corinium Museum
Join local children’s author Elka Evalds for a storytelling session that spans the centuries: from Mesopotamian monsters, to ancient Greek myths, to knights in shining armour. Brave children can come to the front and help tell the stories. Ages 5 and up.
This is a free event to celebrate Gloucestershire Libraries Library Challenge. Please pre-book your free tickets here.
Interested in finding out more about The Library Challenge? Read on below to see what's on at the library this summer.
Cirencester Library's theme is Secrets in the Soil and is part of the Cotswolds' 'Lost Worlds & Hidden Treasures' zone. Over summer you'll be able to travel through time, unlock epic stories and collect rewards with this Gloucestershire Libraries activity created especially for families.
The challenge is designed for children aged 3+ and encourages families to explore books, stories, creativity and adventure across Gloucestershire's libraries.
The free activities take place at Cirencester Library and throughout the whole of Gloucestershire. Check out the incredible Tales Through Time map below
During the challenge, children can complete fun activities, collect stamps, earn rewards and work their way towards a special Tales Through Time medal and entry into a prize draw featuring book bundles and vouchers.
How the challenge works
1. Sign up
Join for free at any Gloucestershire library. All you need is a free library membership.
No membership? No problem. Click here to join today and be ready when the Tales Through Time challenge begins.
2. Get reading
Take on creative activities inspired by stories, history, myths, explorers and adventures. It's not just about reading books, children can draw, write, stick things in, add photos and make the challenge completely their own.
3. Earn rewards
Complete tasks and collect stamps as you progress through the challenge levels:
3 stamps = Bronze
6 stamps = Silver
9 stamps = Gold
There will be stickers, certificates and surprises to collect along the way.
4. Go for Gold!
Reach Gold level to receive a Tales Through Time medal and be entered into the prize draw giveaway.
Explore Gloucestershire through stories
One of the highlights of the challenge is the beautifully illustrated Tales Through Time map, which encourages families to visit libraries across Gloucestershire and discover different themes and adventures at each location.
Cirencester Library's special Tales Through Time theme is:
Secrets in the Soil
Children can also visit nearby libraries to discover even more exciting themes:
Stay tuned to Cirencester Rocks and all the Gloucestershire Rocks websites for more details, family guides, featured libraries and Tales Through Time inspiration as we get nearer the launch.
Find out more about The Library Challenge: Tales Through Time
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