Library for babies

attractions, with businesses and members of the public alike taking part in the weekly auctions.

The award also highlights the yacht club, which regularly hosts major national and international sporting events such as the Eurochallenge kayak competition taking place this month.

A NEW library for babies and families has been inaugurated in Benitachell.

The bebeteca ­ bebé and biblioteca ­ is located in a separate room of the municipal library and features comfortable furniture for toddlers such as puffs, cushions and small tables and chairs, as well as shelves full of storybooks and games.

The space is safe and cosy, and is designed for babies and their families to read, learn and play together.

It was inaugurated on Saturday April 1 with a baby storytelling and a small gathering of par­ ents with their children, as well as members of the local government.

The aim of the bebeteca is to create a space for tots to enjoy their first contact with the world of books and learning through playing, as well as helping parents to enjoy quality time with their children.

It is the latest in a series of developments at the library to involve young children and their families, including expanding the collection of baby books and those for parents relating to issues such as pregnancy, birth and education, among others.

Park repairs

THE renovation plans for Villajoyosa’s Parque Censal were presented this week. Work will focus on repairing and repaving the stage area, transforming the access steps into grandstands and recovering the old sea­facing amphitheatre. A new cafeteria will also be built.

Fresh water

A NEW freshwater tank will be built in Denia to increase reserves in case of an emergency shortage. Municipal water company Aqualia will invest nearly €3.5 million in the project that will increase the capacity of stored water.

Pool space

THE old indoor swimming pool in Els Poblets has been transformed into a health and leisure centre. After standing unused since it closed down in 2016, the local council has now invested €156,000 into covering over the pool to create a multipurpose space.

Road works

IMPROVEMENT and repair work has begun on the roads around Villajoyosa’s Montiboli urbanisation. The project includes resurfacing the roads, improving street lighting and the access to the beach from the urbanisation.

Yummy!

STUDENTS at Denia’s special education school Raquel Payá will have their own food stand at the municipal market. The participants in cooking and catering courses in local bars and restaurants will prepare a selection of dishes using ingredients bought at the market.

Blown out

DENIA’S Feria del Stock outlet fair due to take place at calle La Vía last weekend had to be cancelled due to damage caused to the stands by the fierce winds on Saturday night. A new date for the event will be announced shortly.