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Letter Writing Week

To celebrate World Letter Writing Day (September 1), rediscover the art of letter writing by penning a letter to a friend or family member. A letter writing station will be set up at each of our libraries across the week (1 September to 7 September).

Use the materials supplied to create your letter. You can post it yourself or drop it into our special letterbox and we will mail it for you at the end of the week.

You might just make someone’s day!

Not sure what to write? How about…

  • A letter to an old friend
  • Share a favourite recipe
  • Draw a sketch of your garden
  • Describe a recent trip
  • Narrate the latest antics of your kids or pets
  • Write a poem
  • Tell a funny story
  • Write a thank you or note of encouragement
  • “Have I ever told you about the time I…?”

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