Staffordshire’s libraries are inviting residents to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death using very 21st century technology.
‘Shakespeare Selfie Day’ takes place on Saturday 23rd April. The county’s libraries want as many people as possible to show their love for our greatest poet, pop in to their local main branch, take a selfie and share it on social media using the hashtag #shakespeare16
Most of the county’s libraries have ready-made speech bubbles available to use and are only too happy to help local Bard buffs join in with the celebrations.
Saturday 23rd April is also World Book Night and activities taking place on the day, across the county, will include Shakespeare readings, family craft events, quizzes, treasure hunts and fun competitions with prizes.
[box type=”shadow” ]Ben Adams, Staffordshire County Council Cabinet Member responsible for libraries, said: “Staffordshire’s libraries are proud to support this special celebration of our national poet, which aims to explore Shakespeare’s life, works and times in a fun and engaging way. The county’s libraries have always offered so much more than just a good read, and with a wide range of superb, value for money, family-friendly activities being laid on for both World Book Night and Shakespeare’s Anniversary Day, what better way to join in and celebrate ‘Will’ power?”[/box]
For more information on Celebrating Shakespeare 2016 visit www.shakespeareweek.org.uk/libraries
For more information on events and activities in libraries, visit the ‘what’s on’ section at www.staffordshire.gov.uk/libraries
