5 free ways to spend World Book Day

Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library 

Norfolk’s biggest library will defiantly be the place to check out this week with tens of thousands of books to go and discover. Around every corner there’s a new department to go and explore. From browsing fun fiction with a plethora of different characters to engage with, to educating yourself on the United States’ wartime memories during the Second World War.

It’s also home to the perfect World Book Day location, inside their Early Years Library, if you wanted to encourage your kids to embrace the world of literature then surrounding yourself with colourful illustrations and fun reads will be ideal.

Waterstones

When you think of book stores, what else comes to mind if it isn’t Waterstones. Walking into a world of cosiness and comfort right from the front door. High rise book shelves with plenty of genres to discover and a brilliant selection of children’s book to get into this special week.

There will be an exciting event this Saturday 8th March when Author/Illustrator, Jamie Hammond, will be joining the Waterstones family on Castle Street to learn about his new book ‘Grumfort’. He will tell you all about the story of Mo, a monster hunting boy who is learning on the job! Also, give Mo some more challenges by creating your own monster for him to hunt. 

Book Bugs and Dragon Tails

A brilliant indie children’s book shop on the corner of Timberhill. They have just put up their new wall of illustrations all from children all around the community. Make sure to keep an eye out for them at your primary school as they’ll hopefully be there to host book workshops, competitions, and all fun things to help young people get into reading.

They are also part of the National Book token Scheme, so make sure to pop in over the course of the week to hand in your book token to receive a free book of your choice to dive into.

Book bench trail

If you happen to be strolling around the city of Norwich with your book buddy or even on your own, make sure to look out for one of the 8 unique book benches to take a break and ready your book.

You can find these book benches at: Gentleman’s Walk, Rampant Horse Street, All Saints Green, Rouen Road, Riverside, St-Martin-of-Palace-Plain, St George’s Street and Upper St Giles. All of the book benches are celebrated with a certain author, so if history is your thing then this is definitely something to look out for.

Paddington Bear

A familiar friend will be about on your journey around the centre of Norwich, holding onto his marmalade sandwich and waiting for your to join him with a good book of your choice. The new famous figure can be found near the Cathedral’s Herb Garden. If not to read your book it’s a brilliant place o get a picture with your favourite bear.