Our next book sale is on September 14th, 10:15am – 12:15pm.
We’ll have adults fiction and non-fiction, as well as children’s fiction and non-fiction books for sale.
All profits go towards the ongoing costs of running the library, so come get a bargain and support your local library!
We’re having another pre-loved book sale at the library on Wednesday 14th August, 2pm – 4:30pm.
Please come along, get a bargain and support your local library!
This year’s summer reading challenge is here!
For those new to the challenge, it is hosted annually by The Reading Agency, who set the theme and provide incentives to encourage children to read during the summer holidays. We have stickers to collect and medals to be won!
How It Works
Any library member aged 4 – 11 can join in, you can join the library for free at any time.
Sign Up
Any librarian can sign your child up at any time over the summer, during normal library opening hours and provide them with a starter pack during our usual opening hours.
This years theme is Marvellous Makers, although any book counts towards their reading goal. Book recommendations can be found here, or you can browse some recommended books from the Reading Agency, or come to the library and browse our shelves!
We will be holding a craft event on Thursday 8th of August, keep an eye out for details for that online.
Our Summer Fayre will be held at the library on Saturday, 15th June, from 2:15pm, coinciding with the Connecting Narborough Summer Saturday in the village.
We will have a tombola with exciting prizes, a bran tub for children and lovely handmade crafts and plants for sale – perfect gifts.
This is also the last chance to buy raffle tickets for just £1 each (check our earlier post for the full list of amazing prizes donated by local businesses!). The drawing will take place at 3:45 pm.
As always, these events are essential for fundraising to keep our library running. Any contribution, be it buying an item or a raffle ticket, is greatly appreciated.
Our annual raffle of the year will be this summer!
Tickets are on sale at the library now for £1 each.
The raffle will be drawn on Saturday 15th June, 2024 at 3:45pm at our Summer Fayre.
Our raffle would not be possible without the generosity of the following local companies who have donated the following wonderful prizes.
Luxury food and drink hamper from Asda
Six month membership for two adults from LivingWell Health Club
Elizabeth Arden beauty products
Handbag from Royal Court Shoe Repairs, two to win!
Fresh flowers from Petals Florist
Food voucher from Plough, Littlethorpe
Gift from Narborough Eye Care
Alcohol from Tesco Copt Oak
Gift from Cotton Tail Cards
Wine from Old Inn Littlethorpe
Gift from Myrtles Home Furnishings
Voucher from Hi-Tide Fish Bar, Narborough
And more prizes to be won!
All proceeds from our raffle go towards the ongoing costs of running the library, so buy a ticket and support your local library!
For Mental Health Awareness Week we’d like to show you the books we have to support mental well-being. These books can be found in the non-fiction section, next to the printer.
Books pictured:
– The Sheldon Short Guide to Phobias and Panic by Professor Kevin Gourney
– Understanding Traumatic Stress by Dr Nigel C Hunt and Dr Sue McHale
– The CBT Handbook by Pamela Myles and Roz Shafran
– We’re All Mad Here by Claire Eastham
– Overcoming Health Anxiety by Rob Willson and David Veale
– Defeating Depression by Roslyn Law
– The Mood Gym, Overcoming Depression by Dr Helen Christensen and Dr Kathleen Griffiths
– Body Image Problems by Annemarie O’Connor
More books can be read via the BorrowBox app on your digital device, which you can access for free with your library membership. More information on BorrowBox.
The NHS has a 24/7 free mental health helpline for anyone who needs it, call 0808 800 3302, or go to leicspart.nhs.uk for more support.
We are holding our first Card Making Workshop at the library!
It gives you a chance to repurpose your old greetings cards to make something new. Carolyn will be able to teach you card making techniques and ideas.
All materials will be supplied but please bring your own scissors or paper cutter, any old cards you have for reusing will also be helpful.
The cost is £5 per person and will be at the library on Tuesday May 21st, 1:30pm – 4:30pm.
Booking is required as there are limited spaces, book at the library or contact us for more information.
Our next book and plant sale is on Saturday, May 11th 10:15am – 12:30pm.
We’ll have fiction, non-fiction and children’s books for sale, as well as plants for your garden!
Our next book sale will be on Saturday, April 13th 10:15am – 12:30pm, outside the library.
We have children’s and adult books, fiction and non-fiction so there’s something for everyone!
All proceeds from the sale will go towards the ongoing costs of running the library.
We’re having another one of our ever popular quiz nights!
Tickets are available from the library now!
The quiz will be on March 22nd, 7pm at Littlethorpe Village Hall.
Cost is £7 per ticket and that will include a light supper, bring your own drinks.
Quiz teams up to 6, or just come along yourself, there’ll be plenty of teams to join.
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