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British Council Sri Lanka
World Book Day Celebrations
7, 8, and 9 March 2013

Come join and be a-part of the World Book Day celebrations at the British Council Colombo.

BOOK STALLS
A chance to purchase books from 3 leading book-sellers with a 20% discount.

When 7 to 9 March 2013
Where British Council, Colombo
Time 0900 to 1800
Admission Open to all free of charge
For more details please contact the Library Help Desk on 011-4521521.

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STORY TIME
This is an interactive story reading session conducted for young kids between the age 5 and 8.

Story There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly, written by Pam Adams
Told by Ms Anabella Brochard
When Thursday 7 March 2013
Where British Council Library Young Learners Centre, Colombo
Time 1600 to 1700
Please report to the Young Learners Centre by 1545.

Admission

Open to all aged between the age 5 and 8 years

Registration Fee: Rs 200/-

A limited number of tickets are available at the Library Help Desk on a first-come, first-served basis from Wednesday 20 February 2013.

For more details please contact Rizani / Jude on 011-4521587

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FUN E-LEARNING WORKSHOP FOR 7 TO 11 YEARS
A computer workshop based on British Council Learn English websites and Internet safety.

When Tueday 5 March 2013
Thursday 7 March 2013
Where British Council Library Young Learners Centre, Colombo
Time 1445 to 1600
Please report to the Young Learners Centre by 1430
Conducted by Ms Anju Moses (ICT co-ordinator – British Council Teaching Centre, Colombo)

Admission

Open to all aged 7 to 11 years

Registration Fee: Rs 300/-

A limited number of tickets will be sold at the Library Help Desk from Tuesday 19 February 2013 on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more details please contact Rizani / Jude on 011-4521587

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LIBRARY MEMBERSHIPS
Gift vouchers from book sellers/gifts for new memberships and discounted rates for membership renewals.

When
  • Thursday 7 March 2013
    Gift Vouchers from book sellers for new memberships
  • Friday 8 March 2013
    Discounts for membership renewals
  • Saturday 9 March 2013
    Gifts for new memberships
Where British Council Library, Colombo
Time 0900 to 1730
For more details please contact the Library Help Desk on 011-4521521

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TREASURE HUNT
This Treasure Hunt is to give our loyal library members a pleasant surprise. If you find a book with a red star in it, you could win a copy of it for yourself.

When 8 and 9 March 2013
Where British Council Library, Colombo
Time 0900 to 1800
Admission

Open to all library members

For more details please contact the Library Help Desk on 011-4521521

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LAUNCH OF A CREATIVE WRITING COURSE –  'THE CRAFT OF FICTION'
Only the selected work/submissions will be qualified to enter the series of creative writing workshops. These workshops will be held on every other Saturday (3-5 hours) and would run for a year. Exact dates would be notified to the selected participants.

Admission

Open for individuals of 16 years and above.
Application forms will be available from Thursday 7 March 2013 and can be collected from British Council Library, Colombo between 0900 to 1730 at the Library Help Desk.

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NEW BOOK RELEASES
New books will be released to our collection throughout the celebration period.

When 5 to 9 March 2013
Where British Council Library, Colombo

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