Get ready for World Book Day

World Book Day on March 5 celebrates authors, illustrators, books and most importantly, it celebrates the wonder of reading, to encourage children to explore the pleasures of books and reading by providing them with the opportunity to have a book of their own.

Libraries across the country will be hosting a wide range of activities to celebrate World Book Day 2015. From arts and crafts making, quizzes - to dressing up as book characters - take a look at your local library's website to find out how your local community is celebrating the day, and how you can be a part of the celebrations. 


St Helens Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Housing, Planning and Community Safety, Councillor Richard McCauley, said: “World Book Day is a great opportunity to go down and support your local library and get involved in some fantastic activities.

“Reading is a wonderful gift that the council will continue to encourage. That is why it is important to highlight events like World Book Day – to get people together to appreciate the joys of reading.”