Say ‘hola’ and ‘hallo’ at Bookbug Week at strath’s libraries

Bookbug Week gets under way next week with a whole host of activities happening across High Life Highland libraries.

The events are an annual celebration of songs, stories and rhymes.

National Bookbug Week takes place from next Monday to May 19 with this year’s theme being all about saying ‘hello’ in recognition of the many different languages spoken by families across Scotland.

Aimed at little ones aged from newborns to five years old, High Life Highland Bookbug sessions are always welcoming and lively gatherings.in a nod to this year’s theme, Bookbug leaders will be encouraging everyone to say ‘hello’ in any language they wish but with a particular focus on Gaelic, French, Spanish and German.

Elizabeth Parker, senior network librarian with High Life Highland said: “We would love lots of families to join us during Bookbug week to say ‘halò’, ‘bonjour’, ‘hola’ or ‘hallo’.

“Our Bookbug sessions are always very popular and are of great benefit to families with the songs and rhymes helping grown-ups strengthen relationships with their little ones as well as providing an important opportunity for socialising and spending time with other families.

“All it takes is to say ‘Hello’!”

For more information on Bookbug and the special Bookbug Week sessions at High Life Highland libraries, visit the High Life Highland website or check with the relevant local library.

All Bookbug events are free but booking may be required at some sites.

For further activities, competitions, quizzes and more visit www.scottishbooktrust.com/reading-and-stories/bookbug/bookbugweek

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