Britain’s libraries celebrate Roald Dahl Day

Libraries across the UK will be today be raising a glass of Frobscottle to celebrate the official Roald Dahl Day.

Libraries across the UK will be today be raising a glass of Frobscottle to celebrate the official Roald Dahl Day.

  • Roald Dahl Day takes place every year on the 13th September on the birthday of Roald Dahl, one of the world’s best-selling authors and arguably one of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20th century.
  • This year coincides with the 30 year anniversary of the BFG

Across the country libraries will be celebrating the day, from a BFG puppet making session at Litchfield Library in Staffordshire to a fancy dress Whizzpopping BFG Party at Wokingham Library. Many libraries like Newcastle City Library will also be holding Roald Dahl storytimes for local children and adults.

Commenting on the day Janene Cox, President of the Society of Chief Librarians said:

‘Roald Dahl is a hugely important figure within children’s literature. His quirky imagination has inspired generations to read and share stories.

Within libraries he has generated millions of loans and enabled children to discover the joy of reading for pleasure.

Today is a great opportunity to mark this tremendous achievement.”

Notes to Editors

Libraries available for visits and press opportunities are:

Wokingham Library who are holding a fancy dress Whizzpopping BFG Party on Thursday 13th September from 16:00- 16:45pm.

Woodley Library who are also holding a fancy dress Whizzpopping BFG Party on Thursday 13th September from 18:00- 18:45pm

Newcastle City Library who are holding a Roald Dahl storytime between 14.00- 14.30pm on Wednesday 12th September.

Lichfield Library in Staffordshire who will be holding a BFG Puppet Making session on Saturday 6th October 12-1 with the Roald Dahl Museum. The event is part of the Lichfield Literature Festival from 29 Sept-7th October. See further details here.

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