Calne Library

02/06/2026

FACL online courses for parents and carers of teenagers coming up in June!

These courses are for parents and carers of children of 12+ years old and help provide support with communication and relationships, managing emotions, and looking ahead to the future.

Courses are on Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm.

Supporting My Teen to Understand their Skills, 9 June
Supporting My Teen with Anxiety, 16 June
Supporting My Teen With Wellbeing, 23 June

For more information and to book your place, please contact the Family and Community Learning team on 01225 770478 or email [email protected]. Additional information can be found by visiting https://orlo.uk/SMRvQ

02/06/2026

Looking for some reading inspiration now the weather has turned once more? Shelter from the rain with one of these reads recently sprung in a library near you. Happy Reading!

01/06/2026

It's a history mystery! Does anyone recognise any of these faces or throw any light on the gathering?

📸 Can you help us identify this photograph? 📸

We’ve recently received a wonderful enquiry from a former Calne resident who visited the Heritage Centre, and they’re hoping the community can help fill in a few missing details about this photo.

Here’s what we know so far:

The Vicar: Rev. Canon O’Hanlon (the lady beside him is believed to be his wife).

Back Row, Far Right: Dorothy Rumming.

Next to Dorothy: Jean Barnett.

Both Jean and Dorothy worked in the Harris offices during the 1950s, so there’s a strong possibility this gathering is Harris‑related.

Can anyone help us identify:
The venue
The occasion
The “main man” in the centre of the photograph

Or any other familiar faces.

If you recognise anyone or remember the event, please leave a comment below. It’s always a pleasure to piece together more of Calne’s shared history and memories.

01/06/2026

We're having a book sale of pre-borrowed and pre-loved books. There are lots to browsed through for children and adults. In fact we couldn't fit all we had on the tables so please come and buy some and then we can put some more out! 🙂

01/06/2026

Wiltshire Libraries supports HiVIS Fortnight (1-14 June 2026) promoting services to enable visually impaired people to continue to access reading. We have audiobooks, eAudiobooks, and Large print books available; a Visually impaired membership; contact information for organisations such as Wiltshire Sight and the RNIB; and a Visually Impaired Reading Group. Ask at your local library or find out more online https://orlo.uk/ZwJy5

29/05/2026

Meet the author: Kate Rhodes at Amesbury Library, Thursday 4 June, 6pm

The islands' secrets run deeper than the sea...

Kate Rhodes is a bestselling British crime writer. Her latest books are the acclaimed Isles of Scilly mysteries. Kate has been passionate about the islands since holidaying there as a child, and still returns regularly to research her books. Kate has been nominated for the Crime Novel of the Year award, and twice for the Library Dagger award.

She wrote The Stalker (2024) a standalone psychologist crime novel, and the brilliant Alice Quentin series, featuring a forensic psychologist working on murder cases in London and also works part-time as a Creative Writing Fellow at Cambridge University.

Her work is described as "dark, intense, and expertly crafted" and "an absolute master of pace, plotting and character."

Don't miss your chance to meet the author! Tickets are £3 and available now from Amesbury Library 01980 623491

For more information and to add an event reminder to your calendar, visit https://orlo.uk/dnbNR

27/05/2026

Get ready to turn up the volume on reading this summer! The 's launches on Saturday 4 July for 4-11 year olds with this year's music-inspired theme: Read to the Beat! As part of the , we're inviting children to take part in the fun and discover stories full of imagination, creativity and wonder, all FREE through the library! Pop into your local Wiltshire library and collect a FREE bookmark to find out more https://orlo.uk/uZYoc

27/05/2026

Meet the author: Holly Webb at Chippenham Library on Friday 29 May, 2pm

Holly Webb is one of Britain's best-loved children's writers. She has written over 100 books for children, and her work has been translated into over 30 languages. Her animal stories are inspired by the Animals of Farthing Wood and Watership Down.

"I love Holly's books, even the sad bits..!"

"A great bedtime read."

"Holly's books are my absolute favourites."

Book your free ticket at Chippenham Library 01249 650536

Tickets are for child places, parents/guardians need not book a place.

For more information and to add this event to your calendar, visit https://orlo.uk/tfIfW

26/05/2026

Calne Community Safety Forum will be holding a Cyber Day in Calne Library this Friday May 29th between 10.00am and 3.00pm

There will be advice on scam text messages, unwanted telephone calls, ways to protect and build effective passwords and any other digital concerns you may have.

Please pop in if you would like any advice or support.

22/05/2026

Many of you will remember when the library was in the Carnegie Library building. It is 25 years since moving out to the ‘Calne Millenium Library’ and we are celebrating our Silver Anniversary this year with a full display of photos and press articles from ‘back in the day’!
We all know now that the Carnegie Library building is home to the wonderful Calne Heritage Centre but, back then, a lot of work was undertaken to make that happen.
Here are a few press articles.