Love Your Language Party – Celebrate your Mother Language at West End Library (Benwell): 11.00-12:30 on Monday 16th February
Love Your Language Day comes to the West End – come along to West End Library in Benwell, Newcastle on 16th February for a celebration of International Mother Language Day!
There will be storytelling, music and crafts for all the family! Play games, share stories and play your favourite music in your mother language.
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 Monday 16th February
- The event will take place at West End Library, Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9JH
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 West End Library 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.
Click here to see all the information about accessibility and transport and travel information for the West End Library.
If you have any queries about this event, please contact information@newcastle.gov.uk
Further information and links
- Click here to see another event celebrating International Mother Language Day – Love Your Language Day on 21st February at 11am-12.30pm at Newcastle City Library
- 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.
- Click here to find out more about Newcastle Library of Sanctuary and find out more about Libraries of Sanctuary here.
- Read more about 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
