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Black Family Reading Project
This project supports the enhancement of reading and information skills of African Caribbean families in a library environment.
This Birmingham Librariesinitiative promotes ways of increasing opportunities available to use library resources that meet the needs of African Caribbean families.
As the BFRP development worker, one of my objectives is to engage with the African Caribbean community in the Ladywood and Perry Barr areas.
To find out more about the project contact Jennifer Startin at Aston Library on: 0121 464 1184 or e-mail jennifer.startin@birmingham.gov.uk
The libraries which are taking part in the project are Aston, Handsworth, Bloomsbury, Spring Hill, Birchfield and Tower Hill Libraries.
As part of the project there are a range of activities taking place at the libraries. These activities are free and include:-
A range of books by Black Writers
Books for Under 5s
Books for Children and Teenagers
Information for Parents
Talking Books
CD ROMs
Free Internet Access
In addition to events during Black History Month, there are ongoing events for parents and children throughout the year at the participating community libraries within the project.
Black Book Reviews for adults and children
NEW !Online Games Reviews by King Out of School Care Service
For further information relating to the project contact Jennifer Startin the Black Family Reading Project Development Worker or you can contact any of the libraries above.
Black Writing
Black History in Birmingham Libraries
Book Reviews