Celebrate National Book Lovers Day with us at the library!
The library concept dates back millennia. The first systematically organized library in the ancient Middle East was established in the 7th century BCE by Assyrian ruler Ashurbanipal in Nineveh, in contemporary Iraq. It contained approximately 30,000 cuneiform tablets assembled by topic.
Learn more about the first library and the history of loving books here on August 9th! There's something for every age group.
AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | Toddler | Teens | Seniors | Early Learners | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Story Time | History | Arts and Cultural |
Founded in 1897, the library has been a center point of all sorts of events and was famously used in the Bill Lodge film Mr Fotheringay's Fairport Convention. It's full of books and entertainment and run by our adorable staff.