Wrexham Library delves into the Tutankhamen mystery

This year's literary festival, Wrexham Carnival of Words, will take place from April 22-29 and includes some fabulous guest authors.

We have best-selling authors Mike Gayle, Tim Weaver, Erica James, Lucy Diamond, Matthew Harffy, Angus Donald, Jenny Blackhurst, Glenda Young, Sophie Pavelle, Fflur Dafydd, Meinir Pierce Jones, plus a pre-recorded interview with Bernard Cornwell. Aled Lewis Evans and Peter Read are representing our brilliant local authors; we have a wonderful Viva Voce poetry evening plus a special event with Hanan Issa the National Poet of Wales.

For our younger audience we have a wonderful morning with some very special storytellers plus a visit to selected libraries by Magi Ann! For anyone who is feeling creative and inspired by these events then come and join our writing workshops with best-selling local author Elen Caldecott. And no Carnival of Words would be complete without the legendary Murder Mystery night! To launch this year's proceedings we have a very special event on Wednesday, March 29, with best-selling (and Richard & Judy favourite) Harriet Tyce.

If you would like more details or to buy tickets please visit our website www.wrexhamcarnivalofwords.com. Tickets are also available from Wrexham Library.

Tutankhamen's tomb

On February 22, it was 100 years since Howard Carter and Lord Caernarfon opened King Tutankhamen's tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. Although the smallest tomb in the valley, it is the most famous because it is the only near intact tomb found and because it contained more than 5,000 precious grave goods. How King Tutankhamen died has been a much debated subject in archaeological circles. James Patterson, better known for his thriller novels, re-opens the case in The Murder of King Tut to cast light on one of the oldest mysteries of all. The Story of Egypt by Joann Fletcher tells the story of the world's greatest civilisation and spans more than 4,000 years of history. Of the many novels set in ancient Egypt the first in Wilbur Smith's Egyptian series, The New Kingdom, tells the adventurous story of ruler-in-waiting Hui. Come along to Wrexham Library where all of these titles and more are available for loan.

1921 Census

The England and Wales 1921 Census is now available to view at Findmypast. Discover the most extensive census ever and learn more about the lives of 38 million men, women and children in 1921. Wrexham's Libraries have free access to Findmypast via their public computers. For more details contact your local library. Details can be found at www.wrexham.gov.uk/libraries

Ruabon Library's February Exhibition

A Stitch in Time is a collection of embroidery pieces created by local Ruabon resident and artist, Ennys Hughes. Having first been introduced to needlework and cross-stitch as a child in school in the 1950s, making gingham skirts and cookery aprons, Ennys says it was not until later in life that she discovered her true love for the craft. Ennys produced both traditional and "creative" embroidery, completing a City and Guilds course in Chester in the 1980s where she learned both hand and machine embroidery. Ennys has made many embroidered samples over the years, from kits, books, magazines, and many of her own original pieces. This intricate, stunning and striking collection is on display in Ruabon Library until the end of the month.

Poetry workshops

Did you know Wrexham Libraries are running a special poetry competition for children aged 11 and under? The theme for the competition is protecting the planet and there are some great prizes up for grabs. The winners will be presented with their prizes by best-selling environmental author Sophie Pavelle, who has written for BBC Wildlife and Countryfile to name a few. To help inspire children, Wrexham Library will be running a poetry workshop on Wednesday, February 22, from 1pm-2.30pm. This workshop is free of charge but booking is essential. Call the library on 01978 292090 to reserve your place.

Book Review

O'r Aman i'r Ystwyth gan Glan Davies, Alun Wyn Bevan

O'r Aman i'r Ystwyth by Glan Davies, Alun Wyn Bevan

Mae Glan Davies yn wyneb cyfarwydd trwy Gymru gyfan wedi gyrfa hir o berfformio ar lwyfannau'r wlad mewn nosweithiau o bob math. Bu'n actio mewn nifer o ffilmiau a rhaglenni poblogaidd ar S4C yn cynnwys Pobol y Cwm. Gweithiodd yn agos gyda nifer o fawrion y byd adloniant, yn cynnwys Dafydd Iwan, Ryan a Ronnie a Gari Williams ymhlith eraill, ac mae ganddo stôr o straeon difyr i'w hadrodd.

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