Quairading Library

13/05/2026

The post office is back open today. Card transactions only.

02/04/2026

We have your Easter long weekend viewing ready. Pop into the library and check out all our DVDs! We have everything from new releases to timeless classics, tv series and documentaries. It's free to join the library and free to take out books and DVDs.

26/03/2026

Looks like we have rainy days ahead. Perfect time to come to the library and get out a few books or movies to snuggle up with.

12/02/2026

Did you know that your child can have their own library card? It is a great way to encourage reading and responsibility. Here at the Quairading Library we have a really great children section, with so many wonderful story books, and we even have new release movies like The Bad Guys 2 on DVD. We also have novels for older kids and teens, and books on Minecraft and everything else you can imagine. So bring your kids to the library to join up and get their own card to a world of imagination.

05/02/2026

Amor, Liebe, Kärlek, - Every language has a word for LOVE.
With Valentine's Day approaching, I thought we would look at how it came about.
Also, Valentine's Day isn't all about diamonds and expense. A simple hand written note of affection, a few hand picked flowers, there are many ways to express 'Love' and appreciation.

Key Origins & Influences:
Martyrdom of St. Valentine: Legends describe several Christians named Valentine executed by Emperor Claudius II for aiding lovers and performing secret marriages, with one writing a farewell note signed "from your Valentine" before his death on February 14th.
Pagan Festival of Lupercalia: Celebrated in mid-February, this Roman fertility festival involved rituals where men chose women from an urn, a practice Pope Gelasius I tried to replace.
Medieval Romance: The association with love solidified in the Middle Ages, partly through poets like Geoffrey Chaucer, who linked February 14th with birds choosing mates.

Evolution into a Romantic Holiday:
Early Traditions: The first Valentines were handwritten notes exchanged by lovers, evolving from handwritten letters to mass-produced cards with advancements in printing technology.

Commercialization: The holiday grew into a significant commercial event, especially with the introduction of mass-produced cards in the 19th century, making it a major card-sending holiday.

23/12/2025

Merry Christmas to everyone.

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11/12/2025

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06/11/2025

Santa's mail box is open for letters. Remember you only get a personalised response from Santa if you post your letter at the Quairading Post Office. Kids can pop their letters into the red box outside or come inside and pop it into Santa's mail box.