Waterford City Council Library Service
Children’s Book Festival 2005.
The Children’s Book Festival will be running this year from October 5th to 31st.
Waterford City Council Library Service will be hosting a fun packed and interesting few weeks celebrating children’s literature.
Events
Monday 10th October. Three interactive ‘Animal Magic’ shows with Rosie Campbell
‘Animal Magic’ is a live, interactive show presented by Rosie Campbell and her assortment of animals including lizards, chinchilla’s, rabbits, snakes, hawks and eagle owls. Rosie explains in detail the country of origin of the animals, their life cycles, homes and feeding/hunting habits. Tamer animals are let loose to scurry amongst the audience or fly above their heads. The children are given the opportunity to ask questions and hold or touch the animals. The show lasts approximately 60 minutes and is educational as well as being thoroughly enjoyable for children and adults alike.
Tuesday 11th October Storytelling & Songs with Mary @ Central Library
Wednesday 12th October. Author visit with Ann Jungman, famous for ‘Vlad the Drac’ the vegetarian vampire and funny adventure stories about wolves, bandits, dragons, more vampires, trolls, robots, monsters, witches and ghosts
The two children leapt up and there under the stone that Paul had dislodged sat a tiny creature with a comical face, two long pointed teeth, long ears and a hurt expression.
Extract from ‘Vlad the Drac’, 1982.
Thursday 13th October. Storytelling @ Central Library
Friday 14th October. For the younger kids: Jelly Bean Julie brings her own unique style of storytelling, puppetry and song followed by magic and balloon modelling
Tuesday 18th October. African drumming, singing & dance workshops with Malcolm Eremionkhale.
Discover Africa; learn to play African drums and take part in dance performances. Drums & costumes provided.
Tuesday 18th October. Author visit with Malachy Doyle, whose stories are inspired by his childhood in Ireland and by the folk tales of Ireland and Wales
Sam was an outdoor sort of boy, and there was nothing he liked better than to wander the hills from morning till night. One day he was sauntering home in the evening light, singing away to himself, when the ground began to rock, the rocks began to roll and he heard an ear-splitting whistle. Turning around to see what it was, he nearly jumped out of his trousers when he saw an Ugly Great Giant, striding down the hill toward him.
“Are you any good at cards, young fellow?” boomed the enormous creature, causing the trees to shake and the sheep to scatter.
Extract from ‘ The Ugly Great Giant’, 2003.
Friday 21st October. Lungi the travelling puppeteer presents three 60 minute, traditional, Indian, string puppet shows suitable for all over five years of age.
This interactive show whisks you away to the desert palace of an Indian maharaja.
His Majesty entertains with; swordfighters, snake charmers magicians, dancers and horse riders. All with authentic music and costume.
Tuesday 25th October. Storytelling @ Ardkeen & Brown’s Road Library.
Wednesday 26th October. Face Painting & Mask Making workshops with Claire Horgan @ Central Library
Wednesday 26th October. Spooky Storytelling @ Ardkeen Library
Thursday 27th October. Face Painting & Mask Making workshops with Claire Horgan @ Ardkeen Library
Thursday 27th October. Annual Inter Primary Schools Quiz (9-13 years) All the primary schools in Waterford City will be invited to attend the Annual Inter Primary Schools Quiz
Friday 28th October. Spooky Storytelling @ Central Library
Friday 28th October. Face Painting & Mask Making workshops with Claire Horgan @ Brown’s Road Library
BOOKFEST
This year BOOKFEST, the annual recommended reading guide is the most in-depth yet. There are 64 pages crammed with reviews of books for everyone from babies right up to teenagers. It’s a great resource for teachers and parents. BOOKFEST is available from all Waterford City Council Library Service branches.
Author Poll
During the festival we want to find out who your favourite author is. In 2004 Jacqueline Wilson came out on top. Have your say by filling in the poll at your local library branch.
Competitions
The Leisure Zone Art Competition will be running for the duration of the book festival. This year’s theme is ‘Create a Christmas Card’.
v Cards are not to exceed A4 size.
v They can be produced using any arts & craft medium.
v Cards can be handcrafted or computer designed.
There are three categories, Under 7’s, 8- 11 years & 12 +.
Winning entrants will be invited to a Prize-giving event at Leisure Zone & their designs will be printed as Christmas cards.
Entry forms for this competition will be available from Leisure Zone and all Waterford City Council Library Service branches.
Other Children’s Book Festival 2005 competitions will include; colouring, creative writing & poetry competitions.
Winning entries for all competitions will be displayed in Central Library, Lady Lane.
There are a number of individual bookings available for each event - as places are limited, booking will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
A detailed guide to performances & to age group suitability will be given for each event. Bookings will be taken from October onwards by telephoning 051 849975 or by applying to any Waterford City Council Library branch in person.
Children’s Book Festival competitions are open to all and will be available at all Waterford City Council Library branches