Shughni is an endangered language spoken by 75,000 people located throughout Central Asia, largely in northern Afghanistan and eastern Tajikistan.
This collection of 17 e-lessons presents groups of Shughni words that are still existent, as much of their vocabulary now comes from Persian.
Speak to your local library to find out more about this free language service, where you can learn +100 languages.
Fabulous new comics are added to ComicsPlus regularly and are totally free to you via your local library service.
Like this wonderful new edition of Air – the first of four thrilling volumes in this mind-bending, Eisner-nominated series!
By award-winning author G. Willow Wilson (Invisible Kingdom, Ms Marvel, The Bird King) and acclaimed illustrator M.K. Perker (The New Yorker, Mad Magazine, Fables). “The fantasy is real, and the reality is fantastic. AIR is a compelling and completely original read that thrills, surprises and delights.” –Gail Simone
Why not take a look at what is available to you free of charge, contact your library today.
We all set ourselves difficult New Year resolutions, and one of the hardest is to get fit and healthy. The problem is keeping it up after that initial January enthusiasm.
By using Press Reader, the free service available from your local library, you can access thousands of magazines and newspapers for free. Get the latest fitness magazines to help you in your quest and to keep you motivated.
Take a look at the March 2023 issues of your favourite magazines, and keep our fitness momentum going.
Don’t let difficulties reading stop you enjoying a good story. Ask to look at the Clarity Books collection at your local library to access a range of books designed specifically for adults with Dyslexia and related conditions.
Their books use typeface, colour and page layouts recommended by the British Dyslexic Association. So rather than a book being a challenge, you can relax and simply enjoy the story.
With new titles added all the time, you have access to over 150 books that you can enjoy, totally free from your local library.
Like their latest new release Summer at Primrose Tower by Annie Robertson. Perfect for fans of Josie Silver and Katie Fforde, this is a joyful summer read about finding yourself and starting over with the help of great friends.
Moshi, the free service available from local libraries, dovetails beautifully with Children’s Mental Health week. This years theme is Let’s Connect, which aims to encourage children to interact more.
Getting children prepared mentally to partake in social activities planned by schools, communities and parents will be key to success. Moshi is a brilliant service which helps children to find a calm and safe inner space, increase their confidence and enjoy mental wellbeing.
Place2Be launched the first Children’s Mental Health Week in 2015 to shine a spotlight on the importance of children and young people’s mental health. With the lovely Princes of Wales as it’s patron, Place2Be are celebrating their 9th Children’s Mental Health Week from 6-12 February.
Take a look at the free Moshi services from your local library, or discover more about this product offering at Digital Library.
For the 8th year in a row Transparent Language Online (TLO) has won the MLA Platinum Award.
The Modern Library Awards (MLA) are voted for by librarians who evaluate the products that they provide to their communities. After Transparent Language Online scooped this coveted award for the 8th consecutive year, it leaves no doubt that this is a fabulous product.
Librarians particularly loved the new additions to the product range launched in 2022, including;
Why not take a look at this award winning free resource at your local library.
January is International Creativity Month, the perfect time to let your imagination run free.
ComicsPlus, a free service at your local library, enables you to view hundreds of comics covering a huge range of topics. One which may tickle your creative fancy is Minecraft Creative Mode.
Minecraft has many ways to play. In Creative Mode, players have the chance to create fun buildings and try new things. Readers will learn all about playing in Minecraft Creative Mode, including how to fly!
Take a look at this fabulous free resource and get creative today.
A retired teacher friend of mine used to tell me about her favourite lesson to deliver to her teenage pupils. She would take a topical news story and ask the children to explore how different newspapers covered the story.
Demonstrating clearly how different reports could slant the story to suit their narrative was an eye-opening lesson for the children. It taught them to question media and to research facts rather than simply accept opinion and blindly repeat things.
PressReader offers you free access to over 7,000 newspapers and magazines from over 120 countries. It has never been easier to get a truly balanced view of current affairs. This brilliant service is available to you free of charge from your local library, so sign up today to see all sides of the big stories.
The festive season is a wonderful time, and your little ones love all the excitement and fun. The problem is trying to emerge ready for the new year and be in a calm state of mind when school starts. Children do not have an on/off switch!
Moshi can help your children make the transition from 100 miles an hour, to calm, relaxed and ready to learn. Many teachers are using Moshi in the classroom to help the children focus, and are seeing fantastic results. Moshi is available from your local library as a free service available to all, why not explore this amazing resource today.
We all need something to look forward to once the festive season has finished. Whether it be a Spring Break or a Summer Holiday, now is the time we all start planning.
Transparent Language Online, from your local library website, offers you hundreds of different languages to choose from. Wherever you are planning to visit, you can learn the basics and more to help ensure your stay is an enjoyable one. Being able to speak a few words in the host country’s language always endears you to the locals – thank you, 2 beers please, where is the train station – so why not visit your library to discover this fantastic free service for yourself.
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