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Join us on Saturday 12th December from 10am for a spectacular day of free entertainment, creativity, stories, music and family fun as we celebrate the opening of Bradford's new City Library at Britannia House.

Whether you're a book lover, budding artist, curious creator, music fan or simply looking for a great family day out, there's something for everyone throughout the day.

Meet authors, take part in creative workshops, enjoy face painting and balloon modelling, explore virtual reality, dance, make zines, and get crafty with hands-on visual arts activities.

Families can enjoy storytelling sessions with Maddie Coelho from Story Bees, a special family workshop with the Mad Hatter, face painting, crafts, and magical balloon modelling.

Literature lovers can meet acclaimed children's author Susannah Lloyd and crime writer Liz Mistry, who will present Murder in the Library.

At 12 noon, there will be refreshments and the official ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The celebrations continue into the evening with a special performance from Boff Whalley and the Commoners Choir, bringing the opening day to a memorable close.

Highlights Include:

10am - 12 noon: Story Bees with Maddie Coelho

10am - 2pm: Creative Flare Clay Workshop

11am - 1pm: Face Painting

12 noon: Official Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

1pm - 3.30pm: Children's Author Susannah Lloyd

2pm - 3pm: Dance Workshop

2pm - 4pm: Zine Making with Jean McEwan

2pm - 4pm: VR Headsets Demonstration

3.30pm - 5.30pm: Meet the Hatter Family Workshop

3.30pm - 5.30pm: Balloon Modelling Magician

4.30pm - 5.30pm: Liz Mistry - Murder in the Library

7pm - 9pm: Boff Whalley and the Commoners Choir

 

Come and discover Bradford's brand-new City Library - a welcoming place to read, learn, create, connect and be inspired. We can't wait to welcome you.