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 Day 8: Thursday 8 June 2pm – Invited Islington primary school pupils will be heading down to Islington Central Library  “Streaker is no ordinary dog. She’s a rocket on four legs with a woof attached, and Trevor has got until the … Continue reading →

This year Word2017 coincides with some fantastic national initiatives which promote and celebrate reading, writing and freedom of expression – and their role within wellbeing. This week is Bookstart Week – 5-11 June 2017 National Bookstart Week is BookTrust’s annual event … Continue reading →

  5 -11 June 2017: Broaden your lexical horizons during the festival by spotting Free Words of the Week around the borough – or join in by putting them on display where you work! There will be a new word … Continue reading →

  29 May-4 June 2017 – Broaden your lexical horizons during the festival by spotting Free Words of the Week around the borough – or join in by putting them on display where you work! There will be a new word … Continue reading →

Day 2 & 3: Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 June – this weekend take your pick from some incredible exhibitions: On Saturday visit – Banners for Spain – Fighting the Spanish Civil War in London (until Saturday 8 July open Monday–Saturday 10am-5pm [closed Wednesday) … Continue reading →

Friday 2 June: Wondering what to do today? Come to a free family show Topsy Turvy brought to you by Upswing 11.10am & 12.20pm at Finsbury Library EC1V 4NB – suitable for children aged 3+ Free entry – just turn up! Or … Continue reading →

Word2017 launches today Thursday 1 June 2017 with an jam-packed day of activities and events for all ages… 11am-2pm: Visit Estorick Collection for a family workshops – Letters Alive Film explore the shapes and characters of letters using sensory materials. Squidge an S or … Continue reading →

Word2017 has some great projects for young people to take part in with workshops starting in May leading up to and during the festival in June. Join Candoco Dance Company this summer for a free, weekly, creative dance project, suitable … Continue reading →

Tuesday 25 April: We’re delighted to announce the Word2017 Festival programme is now live – download your electronic copy of the Word Festival Brochure 2017 Printed copies will be available in all Islington libraries and local venues shortly!

WORD2017 is seeking Expressions of Interest from artists and arts organisations for participatory projects for next year’s festival. The deadline for submissions for Commissions and Co-productions is: 12 noon, Monday 16 January 2017 The deadline for submissions for Co-promotions is: … Continue reading →