Children’s Author To Launch Book In Downpatrick Library

Nut Hollow, the Knife and Nefairious’, on Saturday 4^th June at 11.00am. Michael’s book is an epic Irish fairytale set along the magical North Antrim coast. This story follows the adventures of Katie and Dara on a magical journey to Nut Hollow, an ancient land of myth and mystery, beauty and friendship. Michael is originally from Newry but now lives in North Antrim, and is a traditional musician, teacher and singer.  He has been writing poems and songs for many years. National Family Week the biggest annual celebration of families and family life in the UK. The initiative aims to encourage families to spend more quality time together, and champions the benefits of a healthy, active and positive family life – and Libraries NI is keen to be part this great family initiative! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to meet Michael during National Family Week! Admission is free and everyone is welcome. For further details and to book a place, contact Downpatrick Library (Market Street, BT30 6LZ), telephone number 028 4461 2895 or email downpatrick.library@librariesni.org.uk For further information on Libraries NI events taking place during National Family Week, call into your local library or go to the events website at www.librariesni.org.uk/events or check out the National Family Week’s website www.nationalfamilyweek.co.uk/events About National Family Week National Family Week is the biggest annual celebration of families and family life in the UK. The initiative aims to encourage families to spend more quality time together, and champions the benefits of a healthy, active and positive family life. No two families are alike and National Family Week celebrates diversity, supporting a range of initiatives for families of every type. This unique celebration has brought together over 180 national not-for-profit partners behind The Week including FIRE KILL, Action for Children, Keep Britain Tidy, The Football Association (The FA), Change for Life, Rugby Football Union (RFU) and the National Confederation of Parent Teacher Associations. It also enjoys the support of thousands of local community partners across the UK spanning local authorities, schools, visitor attractions, sports associations and early year groups. National Family Week is backed by each major political party and is personally endorsed by Prime Minister David Cameron. Celebrities have rallied behind National Family Week including Professor Tanya Byron, Esther Rantzen and Jeff Brazier are lending support in a variety of ways.]]>