Boscombe Library

22/05/2026

Half term is just around the corner. If you're looking for something to keep the family entertained, why not head to your local library. We've got lots of free activities to keep everyone entertained.

Check individual branch opening times before visiting.

📍BCP Libraries

📅 May 23rd - 30th (closed Bank Holiday Monday)

20/05/2026

Are you looking for something to do as a family during half term?

Why not try our Library Legends Team quest?

📖 Watch something together that's linked to a book
📖 Read together for a week
📖 Turn a book into game to play
📖 Visit a library together
📖 Read a book each
📖 Go on a knowledge quest to find out about something you love

And then collect your special Team collectors' card.

📍 Visit any BCP library to find out more.
📅 Running for the whole of 2026

https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/libraries/national-year-of-reading-2026/library-legends-challenge

19/05/2026

Join us for an exclusive online event with Colm Tóibín on Wednesday 3 June at 10am!
Don’t miss the award-winning author of Brooklyn and Long Island, as he discusses his latest release, The News from Dublin, followed by a live audience Q&A.
Hosted by – sign up FREE here: https://bolinda.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g6_hplIOS6iUDPTZgm4HNQ
to watch at home or visit Bournemouth Library, which will be hosting a live viewing in Conversation Corner.

29/04/2026

Do you know a child who loves to be creative?

Our Library Legends Creator's quest might be something they'd enjoy.

📖 Design a book cover
📖 Make something linked to a book
📖 Create a story door
📖 Have a go at a craft activity in a library
📖 review a book - complete with a picture!
📖 Enter a competition

And then collect our special Creator collectors' card.
Let's get creative and celebrate The National Year of Reading together.

📍Visit any library in BCP.
📅Running for the whole of 2026

Click here fore more details.
https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/libraries/national-year-of-reading-2026/library-legends-challenge

23/04/2026

It's World Book Night tonight. Join the Reading Hour from 7pm.

You can read alone, have a book club meeting, listen to an audiobook or enjoy a bedtime story together as a family. What will you choose?

It's the perfect end to the day. 📖

https://worldbooknight.org/news/reading-hour

20/04/2026

May Bank Holidays
All BCP Council libraries will be closed on Monday 4 May and Monday 25 May 2025.
Visit the Libraries web pages to use free online information resources, eBooks, eAudiobooks, newspapers & magazines, view the catalogue and renew books.

www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/libraries

19/04/2026

Get hooked on crochet at Boscombe Library
Open to beginners to experts. Bring your own supplies and join us for an hour of crochet!

17/04/2026

George is feeling very pleased with himself. He's just collected his Rookie and Bronze Faithful collectors cards and is well on his way to becoming a Library Legend!

If your child has started Library Legends, don't forget to pop back to the library and collect their cards and stickers.

There's still time to start the challenge, too. It's running all the way through the National Year of Reading.

Click here for more details: https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/libraries/national-year-of-reading-2026/library-legends-challenge

09/04/2026