History, mystery or myth?

When? Saturday 23rd April 2011 10.00am - 4.00pm
Where? Explore York Library Learning Centre
Cost? Free


Come to our Mystery Quest Family Day and take part in exciting challenges solving the real life mysteries surrounding this ancient site. History, mystery or myth? You decide!

Something for all ages 0 – 100. Drop-in all day.

A fabulous Mystery Quest Family Day for the whole family to do together or intrepid souls alone. We’re steeped in intriguing stories round here – so what’s

history, mystery or myth? Meet the Questmaster to set off on your Quest to find out.  Discover what strange, intriguing and sometimes hilarious things have happened, and may be still happening, around  the ancient site of York Explore. Who is the resident ghost? You’ll use all your 5 senses to take various challenges to sharpen your taste, smell, hearing, sight and touch to decide your answers. 

With things to fascinate all ages, from the very young to grown – ups and grandparents too.

6 Questing families can also win beautifully illustrated sets of the Chronicles of Narnia books by CS Lewis. Plus an Easter egg hunt, storytelling, special café menu and more.

 Look out for more specially themed Family Days throughout 2011. These are usually on Sundays 11 – 4 but Quest Day  is a Saturday as we are closed on Easter Sunday. It's the place to be whether you've time to drop-in or stay all day.

Upcoming dates are:

1 May Royal York Day,  5 May Dr Who Day, 12 June Railway Day, 10 July Harry Potter Day, 24 July Games Day and 14 August Circus Day.

01904 552828 or see website for details www.york.gov.uk/libraries