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Join us for our first SustainabiliTEA session at Blackburn Central Library. Whether you're passionate about the environm...
04/09/2026

Join us for our first SustainabiliTEA session at Blackburn Central Library. Whether you're passionate about the environment, curious to learn more, or simply fancy a chat over a brew, everyone is welcome.

Come along, share ideas, meet like-minded people, and be part of the conversation. 💚

02/09/2026

LOTE4Kids has just crossed 10,000 picture books across 115 languages! Played back-to-back, that is more than 15 days of continuous listening.

200+ new books go up every month, all narrated by native speakers.

Recent additions to the platform:
- Reading packs and playlists, now on both the website and mobile app
- Learning guides and cultural support for storytime programs and lessons
- More reward-driven reading, with customizable avatars and streaks
- A growing sign language collection, including ASL, now with fingerspelling

Why not take a look, it's free from your library!

Please share with friends and family who has children between 4 and 12.Get ready to Read to the Beat at Blackburn with D...
02/09/2026

Please share with friends and family who has children between 4 and 12.

Get ready to Read to the Beat at Blackburn with Darwen Libraries this summer.



Our annual Summer Reading Challenge for children age 4 – 12 years gets underway from 1st July, with children encouraged to read and rate six library books before 30th September, collecting stickers and prizes along the way.

Audio books, eBooks and eAudio (on our Borrow Box app) can all count towards the final total, and this year children can mix and match with a range of reading related challenges too.



Enrolment is completely FREE of charge, so don’t delay! Visit your nearest Blackburn with Darwen Library from 1st July onwards and get your Read to the Beat challenge started.



Read to the Beat is a partnership between local libraries, The Reading Agency and Universal Music Group.






Come over for a bit of Knit and Natter at Blackburn Library every Thursday at 1 PM😉
01/09/2026

Come over for a bit of Knit and Natter at Blackburn Library every Thursday at 1 PM😉

Read, Rhythm & Rhyme at Blackburn Central Librar is FREE of charge! For singing, stories, rhymes and more, come and see...
31/08/2026

Read, Rhythm & Rhyme at Blackburn Central Librar is FREE of charge! For singing, stories, rhymes and more, come and see us on Wednesdays, 10.30 - 11 am.

Board Games for Adults 🎲 at Darwen Library every Monday! Come along for fun traditional games, friendly chat, and a hot ...
30/08/2026

Board Games for Adults 🎲 at Darwen Library every Monday! Come along for fun traditional games, friendly chat, and a hot drink ☕. All players welcome – beginners and pros alike!

Storytime is suitable for any ageOne of our librarians will be reading stories.The sessions are free.At Darwen library e...
29/08/2026

Storytime is suitable for any age
One of our librarians will be reading stories.
The sessions are free.
At Darwen library every Wednesday 2pm, Friday 10:30 am and Saturday 11 am,
Blackburn with Darwen Library and Information Service

🧩 Looking for a fun way to spend the afternoon? Pop into Darwen Library and help bring a puzzle to life! Jigsaws are a g...
27/08/2026

🧩 Looking for a fun way to spend the afternoon?

Pop into Darwen Library and help bring a puzzle to life! Jigsaws are a great way to build problem-solving skills, concentration, and teamwork all while having fun.

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