The Friends of Barnoldswick Library

24/06/2026

Looking for something to do with the kids today? Pop along to the Barnoldswick Library for Toddler Rhyme Time 2.15-3pm. It’s nice and cool 😎

Expect singing, instruments, scarf and parachute play, a story and of course bubbles and stickers! 🫧

All free, always 😁

24/06/2026

Tonight’s the night! We have had 3 cancellations if anyone wants to grab a st minute space 🫆

https://www6.apps.lancashire.gov.uk/w/webpage/event-details?eventid=3451459

We are delighted to share that the upcoming 'Can you solve the Murder?' night with Antony Johnston is now fully booked. If you are one of the lucky ones to get a ticket to this exclusive event, we look forward to welcoming you next week. Please note that entry will be through the back door where the car park is.

We will keep you updated if any cancellations come up for anyone that missed out. Drop a comment on this post if you are interested
https://www6.apps.lancashire.gov.uk/w/webpage/event-details?eventid=3451459

22/06/2026

🧩 So satisfying getting that final piece in! 🧩

There’s always a community jigsaw on the go in the library. If you have any spare time please lend a hand to put it together. This lovely scene was completed earlier today

18/06/2026

It’s National Crime Reading month and the library have taken delivery of a great selection of new books 📚 Did you know that crime is the most popular genre in the library?

Disclaimer: some of these may already be reserved so will be winging their way to other libraries but drop in to see some great new books!

18/06/2026

It’s new book day at Barnoldswick Library. Look at all these beautiful new picture books that have arrived

17/06/2026

Next dementia cafe is 25th June at Barnoldswick library

17/06/2026

Colne Art Group are exhibiting items of work at the library for the next three weeks until July 7th. Many of the paintings are for sale so do call in and have a look on the first floor gallery

17/06/2026

This week is Loneliness Awareness Week (15th-21st June). What better way to celebrate than to come along to our weekly Friendship Cafe? Come and have a brew and biscuits, play a game, do a jigsaw and make connections at Barnoldswick Library
https://www.lonelinessawarenessweek.org/

It is free, every week 10-12pm

17/06/2026

We are delighted to share that the upcoming 'Can you solve the Murder?' night with Antony Johnston is now fully booked. If you are one of the lucky ones to get a ticket to this exclusive event, we look forward to welcoming you next week. Please note that entry will be through the back door where the car park is.

We will keep you updated if any cancellations come up for anyone that missed out. Drop a comment on this post if you are interested
https://www6.apps.lancashire.gov.uk/w/webpage/event-details?eventid=3451459

16/06/2026

📚Join Alan Roberts and the Friends of Barnoldswick Library this Thursday 18th June at 7.30pm for an illustrated and informative talk about Skipton’s Prisoner of War camp in the early 1900’s