Sligo Children’s Book Festival 2014 Thu 06 – Mon 10 March The Model, Kids’ Own and Hawk’s Well Theatre present Sligo Children’s Book Festival 2014 Join us for a weekend celebrating family literacy and creativity for parents and young children–featuring music, puppetry, theatre and the return of the amazing Kids’ Own Book Factory. Festival opens Thursday, 6th March at 6pm at The Model with a book launch and exhibition of work created by children from The Kids’ Own Book Press, followed by a series of amazing events throughout the weekend at venues across Sligo. Illustration & design Karina Nachbar Thu 06 – Mon 10 March Thursday 6th Friday 7th Saturday 8th Sunday 9th Monday 10th 6pm//The Model 10.30am//Hawk’s Well Theatre 10am & 2pm//The Model 10am & 2pm//The Model 10am & 12pm//Hawk’s Well Theatre Festival Launch: We ‘♥’ books Kids’ Own Book Factory Kids’ Own Book Factory Mr Foley, The Radio The festival opens with an exhibition of books created by children at the Kids’ Own (for school groups) 11am//12.30pm//2pm//3.30pm In selected Sligo Cafés 1pm// The Model (for school groups) Book Press. 10.30am//The Model reading with Coleman O’Raghallaigh (for school groups) Storytellers trail 3pm//Hawk’s Well Theatre 2pm//The Model Story-Time with Emily 9.30am & 12.30pm//The Model Kids’ Own Book Factory (for school groups) Kids’ Own Book Press Exhibition//The Model Rumpelstiltskin Mr Foley, The Radio Operator 3.30pm//Hawk’s Well Theatre Book toons–Mini proms Rosemary Fallon Exhibition//Hawk’s Well Theatre Operator Theatre Lovett presents: Custard Pie Puppet Company presents: Book Toons-Mini Proms Kids’ own book factory Mr Foley, The Radio Operator Rumpelstiltskin Join Anything Goes as they celebrate the wonder of books and music in this special show for all the family. Dave, Eddie, Kieran, Sinead and Tonto will perform a selection of our favourite songs from children’s books. A wonderful event for all the family. Kids’ Own hosts another whirlwind of bookmaking at The Model. Join this hive of industry, power the production line with your imagination and creative ideas! Get inspired and create your very own book with artists Vanya Lambrecht Ward and Naomi Draper! Theatre Lovett invite you into a world of radio waves and slapstick comedy in their hilarious and heart-breaking new show Mr. Foley, the Radio Operator. Join Louis Lovett as he conjures characters and chapters full of charm from Mr. Foley’s past. Custard Pie brings us their own characteristic portrayal of this Grimm’s fairytale classic! The miller’s daughter must prove to the King her alchemic ability to weave straw into gold. Adapted and directed by Conor Lambert, it promises to surprise and enchant. Early booking advised Booking is essential. Please contact The Model. Sat 8 Mar//3.30 pm//Hawk’s Well Theatre All ages//€12/€6 u12s/€30 family of 4 School Workshops//Fri 7th 9.30am (Junior Infants)//12.30pm (2nd Class) Family Workshops//Sat 8th 10am (5 yrs + parents)//2pm (6/7 yrs + parents) Family Workshops//Sun 9th 10am (5 yrs + parents)//2pm (8 yrs) Sun 9 Mar//3pm//Hawk’s Well Theatre Mon 10 Mar//10am & 12pm//Hawk’s Well Theatre Age 6+//€8/€6 u 12s/€25 family of 4 Sun 9 Mar//1pm// The Model €7/Rumpelstiltskin €15/€12 (for kids): Brunch special with theatre ticket served from noon at The Model Café. All workshops are 2 hours long//€5 per child Please be advised: All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at festival events. Reading with: Coleman O’Raghallaigh StoryTellers Trail Story-Time with Emily We '♥' books A reading for schools by Irish language author Coleman O’Raghallaigh from a selection of his children’s books As Gaeilge, with a special focus on how his characters come to life through illustration. A day of story sessions with storyteller John Carty and illustrator Wayne O’Connor. An afternoon of storytelling with Emily. A celebratory event for schools to mark World Book Day 2014 In her paintings Rosemary looks at the emotions and beauty of the world. Each painting holds fragments of story-lines. 11am Chapters Coffee House, Bridge St Enjoy a morning coffee and snack with a story and performance at Chapters Coffee House. 12.30pm Kate’s Kitchen, 3 Castle Street Join the fun at Kate’s Kitchen with a magical story accompanied by a delicious treat. 2pm Café Fleur, 18 O’Connell St Visit Café Fleur for some hot chocolate or babycino and another great interactive story. 3.30 pm Lyons Café, Quay Street Don’t miss the last exciting story of the day upstairs in Lyons Café. Sat 1 Mar–Sat 26 Apr//Hawk’s Well Theatre All ages//Free Sat 7 Mar//From 11am//Selected Sligo Cafés All Ages//Free Fri 7 Mar// 10.30am–1pm//The Model All ages//Open to school groups only Rosemary Fallon Exhibition Sat 8 Mar//2pm–5pm//The Model Gaeilge sessions: 2.00pm–3.30 pm English language sessions: 3.30pm–5.00 pm All Ages//Free Join three of Ireland’s favourite children’s authors; Oisín McGann, Celine Kiernan and Sarah Webb as they celebrate their favourite books and explore how their own work has been influenced. A morning of bookthemed fun is guaranteed! Fri 7 Mar//10.30am//Hawk’s Well Theatre Age 5th & 6th class//€3 The event guide and festival posters have been proudly sponsored by PRINTFIX, Sligo. Sligo Borough Council Chapters Coffee House To make a booking please call The Model 071 914 14 05 Hawk’s Well 071 916 15 18