Another chance to fill up your bookshelves – we’re having another pre-loved book sale!
In conjunction with the sales at Dale’s and Eleven Eleven, the sale will be on Sunday 6th August, at 2:30pm – 5:30pm.
If you have any books you would like to donate to be sold, drop them into the library. These sales raise much needed funds that go towards running the 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 Event
We will be holding a sign-up event on Saturday, July 1st 10am -1pm, outside the library, our Summer Reading Challenge heroes will be there to answer any questions. If you can’t make it, any librarian can sign your child up at any time over the summer and provide them with a starter pack during our usual opening hours.
This year’s theme is play, sport and games, so your child can read about their favourite sports, athletes, and games. The Reading Agency has teamed up with the Youth Sports Trust to inspire children to read and get active. Book recommendations can be found online here, or you can come along to the library and browse our shelves.
For more book recommendations, online games and fun for your child head over to summerreadingchallenge.org.uk
Details
Challenge launch date/sign up event: July 1st, 10am – 1pm, at Narborough and Littlethorpe Community Library
Challenge dates: July 1st – September 2nd
Following the success of our last sale, we’re having another book and plant sale outside the library on June 17th, 10:15am – 12:30pm. All the money we raise from sale will go towards the ongoing costs to fund the library, so come along, grab a bargain and support your local library!
Date: Saturday, 17th June
Time: 10:15am – 12:30pm
Venue: Outside of Narborough and Littlethorpe Community Library
We are having a preloved book and plant sale outside the library on Saturday, May 13th, 10:15 am – 12:30 pm.
All proceeds will go towards running the library, come along to get a bargain read or a plant to brighten your garden and support your local library.
Date: Saturday, 13th May
Time: 10:15am – 12:30pm
Place: Narborough and Littlethorpe Community Library, 2 Station Road, Narborough, LE19 2HR
Due to the popularity of our board games group it will now be every Tuesday 11am – 1pm at the library.
Cost is £1 and includes a drink and biscuits.
Games include Scrabble, dominoes and cards. It’s a great opportunity to have some fun, make friends and give your mind a workout!
We are having a booksale on Saturday, April 1st. Come to the library to pick up some preloved books for your shelves. All proceeds from the sale will go towards the running costs of the library.
Preloved Booksale
Venue: Narborough and Littlethorpe Community Library
Date: Saturday, April 1st
Time: 10:15am – 12:30pm
We will be holding another quiz night on March 24th at the Littlethorpe Village Hall.
You must book tickets in advance, they are available from the library at £7 per person, this includes a light supper, bring your own drinks. Teams up to 6 people.
All proceeds from the night will go towards running costs of the library.
Details:
We are pleased to announce a new board game group at the library starting from Tuesday 21st February, 11am – 1pm, and continuing on alternate Tuesdays.
Games include Scrabble, dominoes and cards. It’s a great opportunity to have some fun, make friends and give your mind a workout! Refreshments will be provided.
The library will also be open as a warm space during this time, you can connect to our WiFi for free or bring a book.
Dates for the board game group:
Tuesday 21st February
Tuesday 7th March
Tuesday 21st March
Tuesday 11th April
Tuesday 24th April
Tuesday 9th May
Tuesday 23rd May
Tuesday 6th June
Tuesday 20th June
Our winter craft fayre is on the 26th of November at 2:15 to 4:15pm, come on down to get Christmas gifts, bargain pre-loved books or take part in the lucky dip.
Our raffle will be drawn at 3:30pm so there will be time to buy your tickets, tickets can also be bought from the library until then (£1 each) to be in to win a Christmas hamper, local restaurant vouchers or gifts. For more information on the raffle, please see our previous post.
Narborough and Littlethorpe Community Library 