Bournemouth Library

29/08/2026

Our Summer Reading Challenge progress board is filling up nicely! Thank you to everyone who has taken part. We've enjoyed hearing about the books you have been reading and seeing you engage with our wonderful craft activities.

There's still time to sign up. Read 6 books to complete the challenge. As you progress you will receive a storytime magazine, 6 special stickers, bookmark, certificate and medal!




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20/08/2026

We would love you join us in Conversation Corner in Bournemouth Library on 7th September at 10am! Conversation Corner is the area with laminate flooring near the start of the stairs on the first floor.

Join us for an exclusive live online event with Matt Haig on the 7th of September! Don’t miss the internationally bestselling author of The Midnight Library and Reasons to Stay Alive, as he talks books, ideas and his latest novel The Midnight Train, followed by a live audience Q&A. Hosted by – sign up FREE here: https://bolinda.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OUgI2AxrTQS6bKP3vu04XQ #/registration to watch at home or visit Bournemouth Library , which will be hosting a live viewing in Conversation Corner.

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

Our fifth drop-in craft event of the Summer Reading Challenge starts today! Come along to Bournemouth Library and create an instrument out of junk!

Monday 17th - Saturday 22nd August - during library opening hours

There's still time to sign up and complete the challenge.



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15/08/2026

We are manifesting!

10/08/2026

Our fourth drop-in craft event of the Summer Reading Challenge starts today! Come along to Bournemouth Library and create a CD creature!

Monday 10th-Saturday 15th August - during library opening hours

Whilst you are here, why not sign up to the challenge or choose some new books. We now have over 160 children participating.




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03/08/2026

Our third drop-in craft event of the Summer Reading Challenge starts today! Come along to Bournemouth Library and create a pop star outfit on a paper template. Be imaginative, what look will you go for? Rock God or Pop Princess?

Monday 3rd - Saturday 8th August - during library opening hours

We now have over 140 children who have joined the challenge 👏. There's still time to sign up or look for some more books to read to earn your next reward sticker.



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27/07/2026

Our second drop-in craft event of the Summer Reading Challenge starts today! Come along to Bournemouth Library and create your own Octopot!

Monday 27th July – Saturday 1st August - during library opening hours

If you've not already done so, come and sign up to the challenge - Read 6 books over the summer and collect rewards along the way. We've already had over 70 children join!


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24/07/2026

Over the last few weeks our assembly team have been busy! We have...

🎶 spoken to 20'000 children,
🎟️ handed out 24'000 flyers,
🏫 visited over 50 schools,
☀️ one summer fair
🌿 and Upton Country Park

and now we're super excited to see you in the library! 🤗

1,440 children have already started, and we can't wait for you to join them! 📖

20/07/2026

Our first drop-in craft event of the Summer Reading Challenge starts today! Come along to Bournemouth Library and create your own fun microphone.

Monday 20th – Saturday 25th July - during library opening hours

Whilst you are here, why not sign up to the challenge or look for some more books to read to earn your next reward sticker.



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