Decorate your jar how your child choose (use stickers, paint, paper etc.). Next, take some small pieces of paper and think of the things that have happened to you that made you happy (small or big). Add to the jar every day with the simple things that make you happy. This is an activity that can be done as a whole family to help you through Covid-19.

Irish public libraries, publishers and writers have partnered up for virtual library storytimes across the country.

Spring into Storytime is the name of libraries’ annual celebration of families reading together – and this year, they’re planning to highlight the work of Irish authors by inviting everyone to #LoveIrishWriting.

Librarians will stream storytime sessions or post them online on their social media channels, and these videos will remain online while library buildings are closed.

The Irish publishers who have signed up are:

The O’Brien Press
Mercier Press
Little Island Books
Gill Books
Futa Fata
Leabhar Breac
An Gúm
Cló Iar-Chonnacht
Cois Life
LeabhairCOMHAR

Follow your local library service’s social media channels or Libraries Ireland’s Twitter, Instagram and Facebook pages to find out when storytimes in your area will be uploaded. Visit www.librariesireland.iefor more information.