A Sleeping Princess, The fables of Aesop and a story shop run by the eccentric Mr. Higgle Piggle – we’re exploring all sorts of different stories this Summer, stories that will come in all shapes and sizes. So whether you want to create them or listen to them, theChildren’s Art in Libraries Programme is giving you the opportunity to discover the stories that are unique and special to you.

With eleven programmes taking place across 9 libraries, a broad range of artists have been commissioned to create short-term Arts Programmes that any child who lives in the City will have the opportunity to access. Adopting a Storytelling theme, we have developed a series of engaging programmes for children that have a distinctly creative approach. Inspired by Aesop's Fables, Making Fables will encourage participants to tell stories through simple animations of artwork, made through drawing, collage and construction. Mr. Higgle Piggles Story Shop– a week long creative camp for 8-10 year olds – will use art, drama, writing and creativity to carefully nurture the child’s imagination. This year our Family Strand of the programme, will introduce an integrated series of music and drama workshops, that will encourage children to re-imagine the familiar tale of Sleeping Beauty. The Summer will also see the return of Theatre Lovett to our libraries, with a wildly unreasonable and illogical quiz for 7-10 year olds, entitled Which Absurd Cat are You? 
Older Children can participate in a series of workshops teaching them how to draw their own portrait, entitled Here’s Looking at You Kid; while those of a more musical bent will have the opportunity to participate in three days of Music Composition iPad Workshops. 
As always participation is free of charge, so if you’re interested, get down to your local library and grab a brochure to find out what programmes they have waiting there for you this July and August!
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