Ashford Libraries

Ashford Libraries Ashford Libraries include: Ashford, Bockhanger, Charing, Stanhope, Tenterden and Wye libraries.

📖 Has your child completed their last Summer Reading Challenge goal?Don't forget that children who complete the Summer R...
28/08/2026

📖 Has your child completed their last Summer Reading Challenge goal?

Don't forget that children who complete the Summer Reading Challenge at their local Kent Library can enter our Summer Reading Challenge Prize Draw.

🎁 Ages 4 to 7: Two children will each win a £50 National Book Token

🎁 Ages 8 to 11+: Two children will each win a book bundle worth over £50

There's still plenty of time to read, collect rewards and enter.

Terms and conditions apply. Parental permission is required. Children must complete the Summer Reading Challenge at their local Kent Library to enter the prize draw.

View the prize draw terms and conditions at kentlra.qrplanet.com/SRCPrizeDraw2026

28/08/2026

🔔 Opening Hours - August Bank Holiday

Our libraries, registration offices and the Kent Archives search room will be closed all day on Monday 31 August for the Summer Bank Holiday.

There's still time to pop into our libraries to top up your reading list for the long weekend. And don't forget, our eLibrary is open 24/7! Discover thousands of free eBooks, audiobooks, and eMagazines ready to read and listen wherever you are.

👀 Explore and download our eLibrary apps at kent.gov.uk/elibrary

🔎 Find the latest service updates at kent.gov.uk

We'll see you all again after the Bank Holiday!

Kent County Council Kent Libraries, Registration & Archives Kent Libraries Book Chat

🎵 Is your child taking part in this year's Summer Reading Challenge: Read to the Beat at Kent Libraries?By completing th...
16/08/2026

🎵 Is your child taking part in this year's Summer Reading Challenge: Read to the Beat at Kent Libraries?

By completing the Summer Reading Challenge at their local Kent Library, children can also enter our Summer Reading Challenge Prize Draw.

There are two age categories:

📚 Ages 4 to 7: win one of two £50 National Book Tokens

📚 Ages 8 to 11+ : win one of two book bundles worth over £50

It's free to take part and a great way to encourage reading throughout the summer holidays.

Find your local Kent Library and get started today!

Terms and conditions apply. Parental permission is required. Children must complete the Summer Reading Challenge at their local Kent Library to enter the prize draw.

View the prize draw terms and conditions at kentlra.qrplanet.com/SRCPrizeDraw2026

Please note, Stanhope Library and Family Hub will be closed on Monday 24 August. The building will be closed for the day...
09/08/2026

Please note, Stanhope Library and Family Hub will be closed on Monday 24 August.

The building will be closed for the day to allow filming by Native Strangers on behalf of BookTrust, in agreement with Kent Libraries, and Kent Family Hubs.

The filming is being coordinated by the Kent Film Office.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 03000 422000 (during office hours)

Find other libraries near you and check for the latest service updates at kent.gov.uk/findalibrary

Join us for a fairytale musical mash up! 🎤Head to Ashford Library for a fun, interactive storytelling event with childre...
17/07/2026

Join us for a fairytale musical mash up! 🎤

Head to Ashford Library for a fun, interactive storytelling event with children’s author Gareth P Jones.

🗓 Date: Saturday 1 August 2026
⏰ Time: 10:30am
📍 Location: Ashford Library
🎟 Free event – booking required, please contact Ashford Library by calling 03000 41 31 31 emailing [email protected] or popping in and speaking to a member of the team.

Get ready for a brilliant mix of music, stories and silliness as Gareth brings his twisted fairytales to life. Meet characters like Rabunzel the long eared rabbit and CinderGorilla the disco loving gorilla… but there’s a twist – you help turn the stories into a musical!

Expect sing along songs, live music, fast rapping, funky ukulele moments and lots of laughs. It’s interactive, inclusive and designed to entertain all ages.

Part of the Summer Reading Challenge in Kent Libraries.

Come along, join in, and discover the fun of reading in a whole new way!

Use your postcode to find your nearest event kentlra.qrplanet.com/readtothebeatmusicalmashup

04/07/2026

And here we go! ♫ ♪

The Summer Reading Challenge is back with Read to the Beat!

Head to a library near you from Saturday 4 July to sign up to this free summer holiday activity, inspiring children to discover how reading and music can ignite imagination and creativity for the National Year of Reading 2026.

Libraries across Kent will be offering an exciting programme of free events, activities, plus brilliant books and rewards for hitting reading related goals at all summer, all for free!

🏅 Learn more about the Summer Reading Challenge, what's on near you and how all children aged 4 to 11 can take part at kent.gov.uk/summerreadingchallenge

🎉 It starts tomorrow … Summer Reading Challenge: Read to the Beat starts tomorrow at Kent Libraries.From Saturday 4 July...
03/07/2026

🎉 It starts tomorrow …

Summer Reading Challenge: Read to the Beat starts tomorrow at Kent Libraries.

From Saturday 4 July, children aged 4 to 11 can take part in this year’s theme, Read to the Beat – celebrating music, stories and creativity.

Why not plan a visit to your local library and get started?

From tomorrow, Saturday 4 July, children can:

• sign up with a library card
• borrow a book
• collect a sticker booklet
• start reading and earning rewards

Children can also take part online and track their reading digitally.

Getting ready? Tell us…

• What’s the first book you’re planning to read?
• Or what will you be reading this summer?
• Share your ideas in the comments and inspire others.

Discover more: kent.gov.uk/summerreadingchallenge

Free eBooks and audiobooks that kids will love are available through Kent Libraries. If your family is busy, travelling,...
01/07/2026

Free eBooks and audiobooks that kids will love are available through Kent Libraries.

If your family is busy, travelling, or just likes reading on a phone or tablet, this is an easy way to keep plenty of choice at your fingertips.

Download one of Kent Libraries reading apps to build a brilliant booklist and get ready to Go All In this summer.

Find out more about Kent Libraries offers at kent.gov.uk/libraries.

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This year's Summer Reading Challenge is nearly here!Pop in to a library near you from Saturday 4 July to sign children u...
27/06/2026

This year's Summer Reading Challenge is nearly here!

Pop in to a library near you from Saturday 4 July to sign children up to Read to the Beat! a toe-tapping reading adventure.

Libraries across Kent will be offering an exciting programme of free events, activities, plus reading incentives and brilliant books all summer, all for free!

Looking for reading inspiration? Take a sneak peek at the official Read to the Beat book collection. Get a head start on building your family's summer reading list - explore now at kentlra.qrplanet.com/readtothebeatbooklist

Learn more about the Summer Reading Challenge and how children can take part at kent.gov.uk/summerreadingchallenge

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