Maidenhead & Windsor

Chocolate will feature prominently when a Maidenhead teenage reading group gets together to celebrate the 90th 'birthday' of the author of children's classic novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

The group, for 12-15 year olds, is meeting in the Walker Room, Maidenhead Library, on Tuesday September 12, the day before what would have been Roald Dahl's 90th birthday. The next day, September 13, will be the UK's first-ever Roald Dahl Day.

Young people's librarian Loralie Conway said the 'Day Before Roald Dahl Day' celebration session, which takes place between 5pm and 6pm, will include a chat about readers' favourite Roald Dahl stories followed by some 'revolting activities' such as eating a bar of chocolate with a knife and fork while wearing thick gloves.

Before the Dahl celebrations, between 4pm and 4.45pm in the teenage area, there will be a sign-up session for the Maidenhead library's new book club which is aimed at 11-13 year olds who love to chat about books.

Loralie said: "The club offers new books, the opportunity to read and post book reviews and other artwork on the internet, and support in the transition from children's fiction to teenage fiction plus fun art, craft and book games. The sign-up session will be a great opportunity for 11-13 year olds to choose the best day and time for a regular four-weekly club, a name for the club and the chance to tell us what they would like to do at the club."

Anyone interested in attending can simply turn up on the day. For further information visit www.rbwm.gov.uk/web/teenage_library.htm or call Loralie on 01628 796974.

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead