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World Book Day costume donation drive

Let’s celebrate a love of reading together this World Book Day!

We are inviting families to donate good quality outgrown and unwanted costumes and dress-up items that they no longer need. Donations will be used to support our ongoing children's programmes across our libraries.

Donate your items

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For adults

Proof: The Uncertain Science of Certainty by Adam Kucharski

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How do we know what’s true and and how can we persuade others? Statistician and epidemiologist Adam Kucharski examines how proof has evolved from the medieval Islamic world to the modern pandemic era. He reveals how truth is shaped and sometimes distorted in science, law, politics and everyday decisions.

For children

Science Experiments at Home by Susan Martineau

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Explore the science in everyday life with these simple, step-by-step experiments to do around the home. Each activity takes a complex, scientific concept and makes it easy for kids to understand. Young scientists will enjoy discovering the science behind the simple phenomena all around them.

Looking for inspiration about what to read next? Our books of the month archive is a great place to find your next read.

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