Love Your Language Day- Celebrate your Mother Language at City Library: 11.00-12:30 on 21st February
Head to Newcastle City Library for a fun, family-friendly celebration of language, storytelling and world cultures in honour of International Mother Language Day.
Gather round for special multilingual Storytimes, get creative with arts and craft activities that celebrate language. Play games, share stories and play your favourite music in your mother language. Browse and borrow from our collection of world language books for children and adults.
No registration required – this event is a drop in for families and children (suitable for children aged 5-12, but all ages welcome)
Who is it for?
This is a free drop-in event, open to everyone.
Activities are most suitable for children aged 5 to 12, but all ages and abilities are welcome. No registration required.
When will it happen?
- 11-12.30pm on Saturday 21st February (half term)
- The event will take place at Newcastle City Library, Bewick Hall Level 2, 33 Newbridge St West, Newcastle NE1 8AX
What is the activity?
This event welcomes children and their families to celebrate the languages that people speak at home and in their communities.
Head to the library this half-term for a fun, family-friendly celebration of language, storytelling and world cultures in honour of International Mother Language Day.
- Gather round for special multi-lingual Storytimes.
- Get creative with arts and craft activities that celebrate language.
- Play games, share stories and play your favourite music in your mother language.
- Browse and borrow from our collection of world language books for children and adults.
The event is marking International Mother Language Day (21st February), a UNESCO day celebrating and promoting cultural and linguistic diversity.
How do I get involved?
This event is drop-in. There is no need to register.
If you have any queries about this event, please contact information@newcastle.gov.uk
Take a virtual tour before you visit.
Click here to see all the information about accessibility and transport and travel information for the City Library.
Further information and links
- Click here to see other Festival activities that schools, community schools and groups can get involved in in the lead up to and during International Mother Language Day on 21st February.
- Newcastle City Library has been an official Library of Sanctuary since 2021, providing support to people who have been forced to leave their homes and countries. It is a welcoming space and provides a wide range of services, in partnership with other Newcastle City of Sanctuary partners.
- Click here to find out more about Newcastle Library of Sanctuary and find out more about Libraries of Sanctuary here.
- Click here to find out more about the services and activities available at Newcastle City Library
- Read more abut Newcastle City of Sanctuary
Who is organising this?
The event is being delivered by Newcastle City Libraries as part of Express Yourself: North East Festival of Languages.
- Contact: Toni Ford
- Email: toni.ford@newcastle.gov.uk
