Pokesdown and Southbourne Library

27/08/2026

It's not too late! Make sure you come in to the library to collect your Summer Reading Challenge rewards! Did you know all of the stickers have a QR code that takes you to a different, specially made mobile mini-game? Try it out with the stickers you've collected so far!

25/08/2026

Community Action Network https://can100.org/ Coffee Talk, 15/09/26 14:30-15:30 (Information Station until 16:30)
Want to connect in the cool with CAN? We can!
Book a place please, ask staff.

Empowering the voluntary sector, enabling volunteering and connecting communities. We want to ensure local communities are strong, healthy, diverse and thriving.

24/08/2026

Wriggle and Rhyme school holidays sessions 10am only, 11am restarts September.

23/08/2026

24th - 29th August
Make your own Shakers and Scrapers. Make magic from junk discarded of the everyday!
(Past-promoted balloons only work on smaller pots - shrinkflation?)
This week only at (Pokesdown and) Southbourne Library.
Drop in to collect your choice now!! All Librarians are standing by!!!

18/08/2026

Community Action Network Coffee Talk, Tuesday 15th September 2:30-3:30pm
3:30-4:30 Information Station.
Cool space to refresh and get connected.
Ask staff for to reserve a place.

18/08/2026

August Bank Holiday
All BCP Council libraries will be closed on Monday 31 August 2026.

To view the catalogue and renew loans or use free online information resources, eBooks, eAudiobooks, newspapers & magazines visit the Libraries web pages bcpcouncil.gov.uk/libraries

17/08/2026

This week's instrument craft is Wind Chimes! 🎐 Just drop in to the library any time, ask the staff at the desk for a Craft Pack, and get crafting! 🧵✂️✏️

15/08/2026

Community Action Network
Coffee Talk, Tuesday 15th September 2:30-3:30pm (reps staying until 4:30pm for Information Station)
Connect with community services, discover volunteering opportunities, or get support for your charity or community group.
Refreshments available.
Cool space to 'chill', too!
Booking advised, please ask staff.

Empowering the voluntary sector, enabling volunteering and connecting communities. We want to ensure local communities are strong, healthy, diverse and thriving.

13/08/2026

Make your own cardboard Didgeridoo!
Small, large or super-size! Delight family and neighbours alike!

Southbourne Library
10th – 15th August