Aura Libraries: Celebrating the best new children's fiction

Explore Borrowbox's fantastic selection of the very best new eAudiobooks and eBooks for children, including fun new stories from Tom Fletcher, Ross Welford and Patience Agbabi.

Dive into a world of magic in bestselling author Patrice Lawrence's The Elemental Detectives - a stunningly imagined, action-packed fantasy adventure. Described by internationally bestselling author Cressida Cowell as 'a beautifully written book, bristling with magic… I loved it'.

For more thrills, look no further than award-winning author Vashti Hardy's joyful Harley Hitch series with the latest time-twisting adventure full of weird and wonderful inventions!

Children's fiction titles at Aura Libraries.

What's more, we have the perfect listen for reluctant readers - the exciting first instalment in author Adam Blade's Beast Quest series is here! Brought to life by award-winning narrators Barnaby Edwards and Jason Forbes. We also have copies of the series in English and Welsh.

All of these titles are available to borrow from Aura libraries as either books, e-books or audiobooks. Remember: you can browse these titles and hundreds more on our online library catalogue!

Aura Library members can download e-books and audiobooks free of charge from Borrowbox and Libby to a PC, laptop or Mac. Alternatively, you can download the Borrowbox and Libby apps directly to a smartphone or tablet.

To access most online library resources you will need to enter your library membership number and pin. If you do not have this then you can join up as a member online via the Aura website for instant access. All links and further details about our digital library resources can be found on our website: www.aura.wales/libraries

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Exclusive Event with crime author Ann Cleeves

BorrowBox is delighted to invite Aura library borrowers to an exclusive event with bestselling crime author Ann Cleeves!

As the author of more than 35 critically acclaimed novels, and winner of the CWA Diamond Dagger, Ann is one of the biggest names in crime writing. 

Join Borrowbox on Wednesday, March 22 at 5pm for this unmissable event. Ann will discussing her writing, inspiration and the role libraries have played in her life. There will also be a Q&A session, so be sure to get your questions ready!

You can register for the event here: https://bit.ly/3XKJPHH

 Welsh Conversation Club at Holywell Library

Join us at Holywell Library on the first Friday of every month at 2pm for our new Cymraeg Conversation Club in partnership with Menter Iaith. We also have weekly or monthly Cymraeg conversational groups. Join us at Flint Library every Thursday at 2pm, and Buckley Library every Tuesday, from 2pm-3pm. These sessions are suitable for learners of all abilities.

We also have an informal Welsh learners conversational group at Mold Library which meet on the third Thursday of the month at 2pm.

These sessions are a friendly and relaxed space for Welsh learners and speakers to socialise and build confidence. A very warm welcome to all! For more information, contact Holywell Library on 01352 703850, or email: holywell.library@aura.wales, Flint Library on 01352 703737, or email: flint.library@aura.wales, Buckley Library on 01352 70386, or email buckley.library@aura.wales or Mold Library on 01352 703780, or email: mold.library@aura.wales

Books of the Month

Our February 2023 books of the month are: Llyfr y Flwyddyn by Mari Emlyn, and Reputation by Lex Croucher.

Llyfr y Flwyddyn by Mari Emlyn, and Reputation by Lex Croucher.

Llyfr y Flwyddyn is a story that follows one man's envious feelings towards his successful wife. Raising questions of plagiarism and where we draw the line between being influenced by another person and taking something that they created, this is a fast paced and enchantingly written contemporary novel by a well-beloved Welsh author.

Reputation on the other hand is a historical novel set in Regency society, following the life of Georgiana Ellers as she strives towards her dreams. She steps into a new world when she meets Frances Campbell, finding herself lured in by the debaucherously devilish lifestyle led by Frances and her glamorous friends.

Have you read either of these titles yet? We would love to know what you think!

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From everyone here at Aura Libraries, thank you for reading and we hope to hear from you or see you soon!

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