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Community VE Day at Llanrwst Library!

Conwy Libraries - Wednesday 7 May, 10:00 to Wednesday 7 May, 19:00

Wednesday 7th May at Llanrwst Library

Come and join us to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day!

This is an informal, community event!

10:00-15:00 Warm Welcome.

Come and help yourself to tea, coffee and biscuits and have a go at the VE Day jigsaw challenge, read the papers and chat to others.

10:00-19:00 Historical Items

Displays of historical artefacts, family and local memorabilia, photos and books - fiction and factual, Welsh and English, for all ages.

10:30-12:00 VE Day Shared Reading

We'll be reading a story and small selection of poetry aloud - everyone welcome. This will be followed by a reading of a VE day poem written by a library regular.

14:00-15:00 Daniel Casey Talk

Daniel Casey discussing the research for his books Defining Moments and Dancing Between Raindrops.


17:30-18:30 Llanrwst's Reading Friends Club (age 11-15)

We will be having a special session on Wartime Literature and Daniel Casey will return to chat about his research.

If you would like to contribute to the day or have family or local photos or memorabilia you are happy for us to display, please get in touch or bring them in by Tuesday 6th May.

01492 577 545 / llyfrgell.llanrwst@conwy.gov.uk