World Book Day fancy dress swaps to be held in borough libraries

Following very successful previous events, Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Library Service will again offer fancy dress swaps this year, to help save money and the environment in good time for World Book Day in March.

The Council’s Cabinet Member for a Fairer Future, Councillor Lisa Denson,said: “Seeing primary schoolchildren in book-related fancy dress costumes every World Book Day has become a common sight in March but, with ever-mounting financial and environmental pressures limiting new purchases makes more sense than ever.

“Many of our libraries will be accepting donations of fancy dress in February and up to World Book Day itself.  These will then be made available as soon as possible for anyone who would like a costume. What better way to share the fun, so you can play your part to save money and help with the climate emergency.”

All donated clothes must be clean, in good condition and suitable for primary school-aged children. Any items which are not claimed by World Book Day will be either donated to charity, kept for library use or sent for recycling.

Participating libraries are: Barnton, Frodsham, Hope Farm, Lache, Little Sutton, Neston, Northwich (at Weaver Hall Museum), Sandiway, Weaverham, Wharton and Winsford.

For World Book Day itself, libraries will be exchanging the £1 book tokens every school child will receive, for the special World Book Day books on Saturday 8 March from opening time until 12.30pm. Opening hours may vary slightly between branches.

For information about all library events sign up to their eNewsletter or follow libraries on social media: 

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There are 22 libraries across Cheshire West and Chester, a Mobile Library and Home Library Service. It is free to join and books can be borrowed from and returned to any library.

You can access computers and wi-fi for free or join in with a wide range of events and activities for all ages.

There are also thousands of free eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines to borrow.

To find out more visit the Council’s website: 

www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/libraries.

Pictured - Jessica enjoys taking part in World Book Day.