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Suffolk Community Libraries are celebrating the National Year of Reading at First Light Festival by bringing stories to the sand. 

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Throughout the weekend, families can enjoy a programme inspired by the moon and creatures with a lunar connection. 

Watch tales come to life through live performance and take part in moments that invite you to listen, imagine and relax. 

Whether discovering a new story, joining a performance, or sharing words inspired by the moon above the tide, this space celebrates reading as something to be experienced together. 

Join us on the sand to discover stories, spark imagination and celebrate the Year of Reading – from page to performance.  

Saturday 20 June

Available all day The Deep Blue Story Gathering with Coalesce Dance Theatre         

Available all day    5asideCHESS  

12 noon – 12.45 Special Guest Author: Chrissie Sains (BSL)

13:00 – 13.20      Wordplay – Songtime 

13:20 – 14:00 Chill out space, music and lullabies   

14:00 – 14:45 Special Guest Author: Chrissie Sains 

15:00 – 15.40 Chill out space, music and lullabies   

15:40 – 16:00 Wordplay – Songtime (BSL)    

16:00 – 16.40 Chill out space, music and lullabies   

16:40 – 17:15 Lowestoft 50 Living Library – In Conversation with Charlotte McGuinness & Jack Partridge           

17:20 – 17:40 Wordplay – Storytime 20 min

17:40 – 18:00 Chill out space, music and lullabies

Sunday 21 June

Available all day 5asideCHESS  

10:00 – 10:20 Wordplay – Storytime (BSL)   

10.20 – 11:00 Chill out space, music and lullabies   

11:00 – 12:15 Cohere Arts – Singing for Health with Francis Goodhand     

12:20 – 13:00 Chill out space, music and lullabies   

13:00 – 13:40 Thumbelina by Norwich Puppet Theatre (BSL)         

13:40 – 14:20        Chill out space, music and lullabies   

14:20 – 15:20       Poems for Pops on Father’s Day (BSL)           

15:20 – 16:00             Chill out space, music and lullabies   

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Date

June 21, 2026

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Across the Weekend

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  • Suffolk Community Libraries Teepee
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  • Family
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