Droitwich Library

INTRODUCING CREDO REFERENCE – The ideal research tool to support home-based learning during school closures and beyond. CREDO is a one-stop, non-fiction, reference e-Library and research tool accessible online for FREE by Worcestershire County Library members. A gateway to a wide range of trusted sources including 1300+ encyclopaedias and non-fiction titles, 500,000 images, 1900+ videos and animations – CREDO is the ideal alternative to Wikipedia and can be easily bookmarke...d in your browser for immediate access every time you need it. It is a platform for effective, independent research for all age groups, utilising brainstorming techniques such as mind-mapping. It also includes over 60 titles from the DK Eyewitness range for younger learners who love discovering new facts and exploring the non-fiction section of a library. Access CREDO via this link - https://search.credoreference.com/auth/li bcard… All you need is your membership number, found on the back of your library card. To make your user experience even better watch this online tutorial - https://credoreference.zendesk.com/…/36 0045337693-Home-Scho… Not currently a member of Worcestershire Libraries? Not a problem - sign up for instant digital membership here - http://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/info/203 13/join_the_library #LibrariesFromHome #StudyAtHome #DigitalLibrary #HomeLearning #HomeSchooling #LearnOnline @YourWorcestershire
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CALLING ALL MINECRAFT LOVERS! Worcestershire County Libraries have created an exciting new world for you to explore this Easter and embark on a Virtual Easter Egg Hunt! The world is the brain child of students @UniversityofWorcester and is free to explore using your existing #Minecraft accounts. How many eggs can you find? Let us know in the comments below!
... Here’s what you need to gain access Minecraft Pocket Edition (Phones) Server name: HiveEaster Server Address: HiveEasterPe.mc.gg Port: 32267 Minecraft Java Edition (PC) Server name: HiveEaster Server Address: HiveEasterJv.mc.gg *Please note server names and addresses are NOT case sensitive **The server will be active for 30 days
#LibrariesFromHome #Minecraft #STEM #Easter @UniversityofWorcester @YourWorcestershire
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HAPPY EASTER! JOIN US FOR OUR ‘EGG-CITING’ DESIGN CHALLENGE! Libraries across Worcestershire are inviting people – young and old – to join us in a virtual ‘Egg-citing’ design challenge. We understand that adventurous Easter Egg hunts will be limited this year for our children and families and therefore wanted to fill our pages with virtual Easter Eggs designed by YOU for everyone to enjoy! Simply draw and design your own Easter Egg or print a blank one and colour it in - mak...e it as weird and wacky and as colourful as you like! When you’ve finished, take a picture and upload in the comments below and we’ll add it to our online Easter Basket for everyone to enjoy! 🐰🥚 Wishing you all a very Happy Easter and we look forward to seeing your colourful creations soon! #LibrariesFromHome #GetCreative #EasterEggs
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#NATIONALSHELFSERVICE Today saw the launch of the National Shelf Service, a unique initiative focusing on helping children and families discover new and diverse reading experiences. The first week’s recommendations will draw on the 80-year history of the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Awards as part of a celebration of this year’s shortlists. Todays’ video is presented by Angela Foster – Children & Young Persons Librarian, Stockton Borough Libraries - https://www.youtube.com/wat...ch?v=I40gnx LRiAY If you’re inspired by the recommendation, you can download the featured title - A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness from our digital library here - https://fe.bolindadigital.com/wldcs_b…/ …/productDetail.html… #LibrariesFromHome #NationalShelfService #ReadingForPleasure @Borrowbox @YourWorcestershire
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Tues 7th April Easter Lego Club Challenge! It’s the Easter holidays! We’re asking our Lego Club builders to celebrate everything Easter! The challenge theme is: “EASTER” Build an Easter Egg or Easter Bunny, basket or spring chicken. Whatever Easter means to you, build it out of Lego!... When you’ve finished your creation, take a picture and upload in the comments below with a description and the first names and ages of creators. There are a few rules we ask you to follow: 1 – The work is all your own or a team effort within your household 2 – Don’t include a photo of yourself or children – we only want a picture of the Lego creation. 3 – Have fun and get creative!! Your Imagination has no limits! #LibrariesFromHome #StayAtHome #StayConnected #STEM
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“As the nation stays at home to save lives, it’s important we all focus on looking after our mental wellbeing. Here’s some hints and tips you can follow based on Public Health advice. Take a look at the video below [ https://youtu.be/Bs_Rl4IHiUw ] and go to www.worcestershire.gov.uk/WellbeingAtHome to find out more.”

Virtual Courses now available to book from @AdultLearningWorcestershire You may not be able to attend courses and group activities within our library buildings at the moment but we wanted to let you know that we are working hard to develop our Digital Library Service for you to access online whilst you stay safe at home. Here is the current selection of courses now on offer from our learning partners @AdultLearningWorcestershire Like and follow their page to learn more or c...lick here to book - https://www.learninworcestershire.ac.uk/b ook-a-course #LibrariesFromHome #StayAtHome #OnlineLearning #Here2Help @YourWorcestershire
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Our Digital Library just got bigger! We have added over 150 new titles to the Borrowbox app for you to download. Access FREE eBooks and eAudiobooks from Worcestershire County Libraries with @Borrowbox whilst you stay at home. http://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/…/1… /ebooks_and_eaudiobooks #LibrariesFromHome #StayAtHome # Borrowbox #readnow #listennow

Free e-Magazines from your local library!
Did you know that a membership with Worcestershire County Libraries give you access to free e-Magazines?
From New Scientist to Amateur Photographer, Men’s Health to Top Gear, Hello! to Mother & Baby, Gardeners World to Ideal Home - Whatever your interests, we have something on the shelf for you! Relax and unwind with a magazine of your choice.
... Our Library building doors may be temporarily closed but we are still open for business providing you access to our digital library service 24/7.
Simply download the rbdigital app today to access our range of top titles.
For more information visit:
http://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/…/eres ourc…/1245/emagazines
Not a member yet? Don’t worry you can sign up to a digital membership online at http://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/info/203 13/join_the_library
#LibrariesFromHome #StayAtHome # rbdigital #relaxandunwind #stayconnected
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INTRODUCING THE ‘NATIONAL SHELF SERVICE’
CILIP, the UK’s library and information association is launching a “National Shelf Service”, a new daily YouTube broadcast featuring book recommendations from professional librarians.
Focusing on helping children and families discover new, diverse reading experiences, the broadcast will run Monday to Friday at 11.00am each day and here’s University Challenge star Bobby Seagull to tell us all about it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QI...-cTe UYqLU
Many of the books featured will be accessible in e-book or e-audio format from Worcestershire County Council’s FREE Digital Library service via @borrowbox http://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/…/1… /ebooks_and_eaudiobooks
#LibrariesFromHome #borrowbox #NationalShelfService #ReadNow #ListenNow
@YourWorcestershire
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Thank You Lego Builders! We wanted to say a huge thank you and well done to everyone who has taken part in our Library Lego Club challenge this week – The theme was ‘Missing You’ and we’ve been so impressed by all the clever creations! There is still time to take part so please feel free to build and share with us over the weekend. The next challenge will be set on Tuesday 7th April. In the meantime, here’s what our Library Lego Club builders have created so far!... #LibrariesFromHome #StayAtHome #StayConnected #STEM @yourworcestershire
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NEW CAREER SERVICE LAUNCHED TODAY - CAREERS WORCS Are you aged 16 – 24? Not secured a place in Education, training or Apprenticeships for September? Need help to understand your next steps? A new careers service has been launched today to support young people aged 16-24 make informed decisions about their next steps in education, training and employment. The new service, run by a team of qualified advisers, has been set up following the closure of education settings since th...e Covid-19 outbreak. Call 0300 666 3666 or e-mail careersworcs@worcestershire.gov.uk For more careers info VISIT www.skills4worcestershire.co.uk
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Worcestershire Libraries – helping to get YOUR business off the ground. Did you know that Worcestershire Libraries provide services to support business start-ups and early stage new businesses? Whilst our library doors are closed, our online resources are still very much open for business. COBRA (Complete Business Reference Adviser) is an online business reference library, containing factsheets, contacts, key market issues and trends, sources of funding and support to help e...ntrepreneurs plus hundreds of practical guides to starting up more than 350 different types of business. Previously only accessible via a public computer at The Hive (our flagship library in Worcester), we can now offer our library members remote access to COBRA from home for a limited period whilst our doors are closed. Simply visit https://thehive.cobwebinfo.com and enter your library membership number in the login box to explore today. For wider business advice and support following the Covid-19 virus outbreak visit our trusted partner and local Growth Hub @ https://www.business-central.co.uk/ #OpenForBusiness #BIPC #LibrariesFromHome #StayConnected
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Calling all Lego Club Builders!
We’re moving our Library Lego clubs online so you can still get creative at home!
Every Tuesday we will set a new weekly challenge on our facebook pages for you to take part in.
... Today’s challenge theme is: “MISSING YOU”
Build a model of the one thing or person you are missing the most - It could be a relative, friend, teacher or specific subject at school, a group activity such as football or dancing. Let’s celebrate the people and things we love the most that we’re not able to see or do at the moment.”
When you’ve finished your creation, take a picture and upload in the comments below with a description and the first names and ages of creators.
There are a few rules we ask you to follow:
1 – The work is all your own or a team effort within your household
2 – Don’t include a photo of yourself or children – we only want a picture of the Lego creation.
3 – Have fun and get creative!! Your imagination has no limits!
#LibrariesFromHome #StayAtHome #StayConnected #STEM
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Further to our update last night, please see below for an official message from Worcestershire Library Service:
In response to the latest government announcement to support social distancing and prevent the spread of infection from COVID 19, all Worcestershire Libraries will be closed from Tuesday 24 March until further notice.
We have extended the return date for all library loans until further notice which will ensure that customers do not need to renew their library loans ...and will not build up library fines. Unfortunately we will not be able to meet any outstanding reservations or accept new reservations.
You can find details of how you can download free e books, e audiobooks and e magazines and access other online services on the Library web pages http://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/…/eres ources_and_online_in…
Over the coming days we will update our webpages and social media channels with links to online services for library customers and will work closely with other Council Services to identify new ways for libraries to support communities.
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