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        "rendered": "<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div id=\"sc_title_1936608471\"\r\n\t\tclass=\"sc_title color_style_default sc_title_default jhh-h4-dark\"><h4 class=\"sc_item_title sc_title_title sc_align_center sc_item_title_style_default sc_item_title_tag\">Reading<\/h4><\/div><!-- \/.sc_title --><div id=\"sc_title_939535232\"\r\n\t\tclass=\"sc_title color_style_default sc_title_default jhh-h4-dark\"><h6 class=\"sc_item_subtitle sc_title_subtitle sc_align_left sc_item_title_style_default\">Why read?<\/h6><\/div><!-- \/.sc_title --><div class=\"vc_empty_space  height_small\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><big>Key to expanding vocabulary and syntax.<\/big><\/li>\n<li><big>Encourages self-confidence and independence.<\/big><\/li>\n<li><big>Develops empathy.<\/big><\/li>\n<li><big>Ignites the imagination.<\/big><\/li>\n<li><big>Brain workout.<\/big><\/li>\n<li><big>Entertainment.<\/big><\/li>\n<li><big>Improves concentration and the ability to focus.<\/big><\/li>\n<li><big>Improves literacy.<\/big><\/li>\n<li><big>Improves sleep.\u00a0<\/big><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><big>Reading for 20 minutes a day = 3,600 minutes in a school year = 60 hours\u00a0<\/big><\/p>\n<p><big>Reading for \u00a0 5 minutes a day =\u00a0 \u00a0 900 minutes in a school year = 15 hours<\/big><\/p>\n<p><big>Reading for \u00a0 1 minute \u00a0 a day =\u00a0 \u00a0 180 minutes in a school year =\u00a0 3 hours<\/big><\/p>\n<p><big>The results speak for themselves!<\/big><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space  height_small\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div id=\"sc_title_1835070529\"\r\n\t\tclass=\"sc_title color_style_default sc_title_default jhh-h4-dark\"><h6 class=\"sc_item_subtitle sc_title_subtitle sc_align_left sc_item_title_style_default\">Why not take advantage of what your local library has to offer?<\/h6><\/div><!-- \/.sc_title --><div class=\"vc_empty_space  height_small\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><big>There are currently 18 libraries across Caerphilly County Borough Council. These libraries can offer you the tools needed to create, learn and explore. They give you access to books and services, and provide a warm and friendly atmosphere.<\/big><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space  height_small\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div id=\"sc_title_1682074051\"\r\n\t\tclass=\"sc_title color_style_default sc_title_default jhh-h4-dark\"><h6 class=\"sc_item_subtitle sc_title_subtitle sc_align_left sc_item_title_style_default\">Borrowing books<\/h6><\/div><!-- \/.sc_title --><div class=\"vc_empty_space  height_small\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><big>At your local library, you can:<\/big><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><big>borrow books to read and return.<\/big><\/li>\n<li><big>borrow E-books and audiobooks through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caerphilly.gov.uk\/services\/libraries\/libraries-online\">BorrowBox app<\/a>.<\/big><\/li>\n<li><big>reserve or order a book to borrow, read and return.<\/big><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space  height_small\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div id=\"sc_title_1013400563\"\r\n\t\tclass=\"sc_title color_style_default sc_title_default jhh-h4-dark\"><h6 class=\"sc_item_subtitle sc_title_subtitle sc_align_left sc_item_title_style_default\">Other services<\/h6><\/div><!-- \/.sc_title --><div class=\"vc_empty_space  height_small\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><big>Whilst there, you can:<\/big><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><big>take part in various activities during school holidays and on weekends.<\/big><\/li>\n<li><big>use the computers to browse the internet, research and complete homework, and more, completely <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">free of charge<\/span>!<\/big><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><big>Or why not find a cosy corner to read your book in peace and silence at the library? <\/big><big>More information about joining, and what\u2019s on, is available here:<\/big><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caerphilly.gov.uk\/services\/libraries?lang=en-GB\"><big>Libraries | Caerphilly County Borough Council<\/big><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"699\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cwmrhymni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BorrowboxInstrucions_en-699x1024.png\" 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(max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_empty_space  height_small\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div id=\"sc_title_1984706568\"\r\n\t\tclass=\"sc_title color_style_default sc_title_default jhh-h4-dark\"><h6 class=\"sc_item_subtitle sc_title_subtitle sc_align_left sc_item_title_style_default\">Which books to read?<\/h6><\/div><!-- \/.sc_title --><div class=\"vc_empty_space  height_small\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><big><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can access reviews of Welsh books which are suitable for your child\u2019s ages range here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sonamlyfra.cymru\/\">Home | Sonamlyfra<\/a><\/span><\/big><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space  height_small\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><big><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Ilj9X2bUO-oEfd3K9oU2OfZdpN2o7gBN\/view?usp=sharing\">Gwybodaeth gan Lywodraeth Cymru | Information from the Welsh Government<\/a><\/big><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img 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