Thetford Library has been celebrating another successful summer of reading, with lots of children and families taking part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, Read to the Beat.
It was wonderful to see so many young readers discovering new books, sharing stories and enjoying the challenge throughout the summer holidays.
As we move into autumn, Thetford Library has a fantastic programme of events lined up, offering opportunities to learn something new, discover local stories and be inspired.
Meet an author and see editing in action
Following the success of her previous visit, Thetford Library will welcome back East Anglian author and professional editor Rachel Churcher for a special lunchtime event on Wednesday 23rd September at 12 noon.
This interactive session will take audiences behind the scenes of the editing process through a live fiction editing demonstration. Rachel will share her screen and explain her thought process as she works through a sample piece of writing submitted by an audience member.
The event will offer a fascinating insight into how editors help writers strengthen their work, from developing characters and improving structure to polishing a manuscript ready for readers.
Whether you are an aspiring author, already working on a piece of fiction or simply curious about how books are created, this promises to be an engaging and informative session.
Writers who would like their work to be considered for the live edit can submit a short extract of around 500 words, approximately one page of A4, through Thetford Library in advance.
Discover your family or house history
On Saturday 26th September, Thetford Library will also welcome the Norfolk Record Office for a free workshop helping people begin their family or house history research.
Perfect for beginners, the session will introduce the many resources available to uncover the stories of people and places from the past.
The workshop will cover sources including census records, parish registers, historic maps, newspapers, electoral registers and the 1939 Register, while highlighting the many free resources available to support your research.
A short introductory talk will be repeated at 10.30am and 1pm, followed by the opportunity to book a free one-to-one session for personalised advice.
The workshop forms part of Hall Marks: The Long Shadows of Norfolk’s Lost Country Houses, a project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
For full details and to book your place, visit www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraryonline or speak to a member of the Thetford Library team.
With talks, workshops and opportunities to explore new interests, there is always something happening at your local library.
