Dereham Library

01/09/2026

Crisis and Resilience Service
Every Tuesday, 9:30am–12:30pm at Dereham Library

The Crisis and Resilience Service (CRS) will be at the library every Tuesday, offering friendly support to people experiencing financial hardship.

The service can provide advice and support with things such as food, energy and heating costs, essential household items, clothing, transport and digital essentials.

They can also help with budgeting, finding additional financial support and connecting you with other local advice and support services.

If you are 16 or over, live in Norfolk and are experiencing financial hardship, come along to find out more about the support available and how to apply.

No need to book – just drop in.

01/09/2026

We love seeing reviews from our amazing young library users. Take a look at this brilliant 'book report' we received last week. The book is titled 'Game Over' and is by Serena Patel.

30/08/2026

Coming up this week 31st August to 6th September:

👶Monday:
BANK HOLIDAY ~ CLOSED

🫖Tuesday:
09:30-12:30 ~ Norfolk Crisis and Resilience (information drop in)
10:00-12:00 ~ Caring Friends
10:30-12:00 ~ Just A Cuppa
15:00-17:15 ~ Digital Support (booking required)
15:30-17:00 ~ Children's Craft Activity

🪡Wednesday:
10:30-11:00 ~ Mini Movers
10:00-16:00 ~ Tech Skills for Life
11:00-11:30 ~ Stay, Chat & Play
13:00-15:00 ~ Community Crafters
15:00-16:30 ~ ESOL English Exchange

♟️Thursday:
10:30-12:30 ~ Digital Support (drop in after 11:30)
11:30-13:00 ~ Living with Loss Café
14:00-14:45 ~ Storytime
14:30-17:00 ~ Chess Club

🧶Friday:
10:00-12:00 ~ Knit & Natter
15:30-17:30 ~ Pokémon Club

🎲Saturday:
10:30-11:30 ~ Lego Club
13:30-15:30 ~ Board Games Group

29/08/2026

Another one done! Whether you want to sit for an hour or just relax for 5 minutes our community jigsaw is perfect. We always have one on the go and when that's done there are plenty more to choose from.

27/08/2026

Please note Dereham Library will be closed on Monday 31st August for the Summer Bank Holiday. We reopen on Tuesday as normal.

26/08/2026

Reed Wellbeing NHS Health checks are returning to Dereham Library on 15th September. To find out if you are eligible and to book an appointment, please head to: norfolkhealthchecks.reedwellbeing.com

25/08/2026

Like many we are truly saddened to hear of Dolly Parton’s passing, she was an amazing ambassador for children’s literacy all around the globe. The world has lost a little bit of sparkle tonight. 💔

We are saddened to see the news that the wonderful Dolly Parton has passed away 💔

Most famous for her incredible music career, Dolly also donated over 300 million books to children across the world, through her Imagination Library scheme - something we as librarians wholeheartedly endorse.

RIP Dolly, you will be missed.

25/08/2026

Time flies... Just one month to go until we head down to the pumpkin patch to wake up our prize gourd and find out if she is ready for Bounce & Rhyme action (amongst other tasks). Are you looking forward to seeing her and the chaos she brings again?

23/08/2026

A quick reminder that Pyjama Storytime takes place this Wednesday at 5.45pm. Come along and enjoy some amazing stories, drinks and snacks!

Join our 'Queen of Stories' Ann, for a special Pyjama Storytime on Wednesday 26th August at 5.45pm. Cold drinks and biccies will be available, pyjamas are optional.

23/08/2026

Coming up this week 24th to 30th August:

👶Monday:

10:00-10:30 ~ Bounce & Rhyme
10:00-11:00 ~ Stay, Chat & Play
13:00-17:00 ~ Norfolk Accident Rescue Service (NARS) information stand

🫖Tuesday:
09:30-12:30 ~ Norfolk Crisis and Resilience (information drop in)
10:00-12:00 ~ Caring Friends
10:30-12:00 ~ Just A Cuppa
15:00-17:15 ~ Digital Support (booking required)

🪡Wednesday:
10:30-11:00 ~ Mini Movers
10:30-13:30 ~ Tech Skills for Life
11:00-11:30 ~ Stay, Chat & Play
13:00-15:00 ~ Community Crafters
17:45-18:30 ~ Pyjama Storytime

♟️Thursday:
10:30-12:30 ~ Digital Support (drop in after 11:30)
11:30-13:00 ~ Living with Loss Café
14:00-14:45 ~ Storytime
14:30-17:00 ~ Chess Club

🧶Friday:
10:00-12:00 ~ Knit & Natter
15:30-17:30 ~ Pokémon Club

🎲Saturday:
10:30-11:30 ~ Lego Club
13:30-15:30 ~ Board Games Group