Mitchell Library

Wee Write Family Day 2024

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Tickets: Free - ticket required

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Dates and times: Saturday 9th Nov 2024
10:00AM
Age: All ages
Venue: Mitchell Library

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The Wee Write Family Day is back at The Mitchell Library on Saturday 9 November celebrating a decade of our much-loved Children’s Book Festival.

Why not make a day of it and enjoy a magical day celebrating the joy of books and storytelling with lots of fun interactive workshops and activities. Here's a taster of what's on offer:

10am: Robert Tregoning - The Dress in the Window

A joyous tale of boy meets dress. This book tells the story of a young boy who falls in love with a sparkling red dress in the window of a charity shop and his efforts to raise enough money to buy it with the support of his mum and local community.

11am: Tom Morgan-Jones - Illustrators Game Show

In this super, book-inspired roller-coaster of a game, you will solve possibly the most dangerous riddle in the world, enjoy draw-alongs, and face trials of physical dexterity.

12:30: Steve Webb - Peng and Spanners

Join the hilarious author and illustrator, Steve Webb, as he introduces your new favourite superheroes: a sarcastic penguin and a clever cat with a tool belt. Learn how to draw the characters and create your very own graphic novel comic strips.

3:15: Jim Smith - My Big Fat Smelly Poo Diary

Join Jim as he introduces the hilarious and lovable characters, best friends Pedro, Olga, and Ozzy—AKA the Poopies—and follow them on a series of madcap, episodic adventures.

This highly interactive event will feature readings, draw-alongs, tips and tricks on crafting comics, and the chance to get your questions answered.

Accessibility guides

Read the accessibility guide for The Mitchell Library on AccessAble

Read our autism-friendly guide to the Mitchell Library

We also have a supply of books in Braille, large print and audio.

Accessible toilets

This accessible toilet is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance. This accessible toilet is located to the rear right as you enter.

Assistance dogs

Guide and assistance dogs are welcome and a bowl of water can be provided.

Hearing loop

There is a fixed loop hearing assistance system.

This venue does not play background music.

Wheelchair access

There is a wheelchair to borrow. To borrow the wheelchair, please contact a member of staff.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Baby changing

Baby feeding

Cafe or restaurant

The Café is open Monday to Saturday 9am to 4.15pm.

Click here to see the Café menu

Parking

Please note that there is on-street surrounding The Mitchell Library, from 8am-6pm Monday to Friday this is metered. As this is also a local residential area, please use these spaces considerately. Alternatively, there is an a NCP Car Park on India Street next to Charing Cross Train Station which is a 2 minute walk away.

Photography and video recording

On occasion, Glasgow Life will be on the premises to film and take photos.

Study spaces

Study spaces can be booked by calling 0141 287 7655. Click here for further information.

Free wifi

We provide free WIFI access and further access to over 50 PCs for public use

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