Lavenham Library

29/08/2026

Fabulous forensics were on display this morning at Lavenham Library! Our youngest detectives turned out despite the rain to use their solving skills in a range of scientific challenges and discover where Harry the Hedgehog had been on his travels.

Our team of detectives used lots of skills to solve their mystery, including which of a range of animal prints belonged to our wandering hog, testing chemicals in test tubes (which reacted to give various colour clues!) to plot Harry's route and using ink chromatography to trace Harry's steps.

Thanks to the lovely Debbie from Lab in a Library for hosting a brilliant event to complete our summer Reading Quest, and to our Friends group for funding the event so it was free for our children. Thanks also to Gill, Sarah and Marilyn from the Friends group who helped throughout the morning and provided refreshments for our super scientists. The hall was buzzing with excitement throughout the morning and it was fabulous to see the children so engaged in their activities. 😀

28/08/2026

☀️ All our libraries will be closed on Monday 31 August for the Summer Bank Holiday.

You can still access our digital eLibrary which is open 24/7, including eBooks, eAudiobooks, newspapers and magazines, films and documentaries, music streaming and more!

Find out more about our eLibrary services, free with your library card: https://orlo.uk/rhauf

28/08/2026

We look forward to seeing all of you who have booked for our Lab in a Library children's event tomorrow morning. The fun starts at 10.30 with lots of enjoyable forensic crime busting activities to investigate! We have a few spaces left so if you would like to join us, please phone the library on 01787 737338 or email [email protected].

27/08/2026

Congratulations to Jaxon and Jasper for completing their SRQ and collecting their certificates and medals! Not long now to collect yours before the Quest finishes here at Lavenham this Saturday!

20/08/2026

Congratulations to Logan & Noah our first SRQ finishers!

There is still plenty of time to visit us to complete the Summer Reading Quest and collect a medal and certificate before it finishes on 29th August. 😀

11/08/2026

Lavenham Library will be closed this morning (Tuesday 11 August) due to unforeseen circumstances, but we will reopen as normal from 2pm. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

23/07/2026

18/07/2026

CALLING ALL BUDDING SHERLOCK HOLMES', NANCY DREWs OR DETECTIVE POIROTs!

'Lab in a Library' and Lavenham Library are thrilled to offer a morning of fabulous forensic fun and detective delights on Saturday 29th August between 10:30 and 12:00pm. Linked to this year's Reading Quest theme of Curious Creatures, this is a perfect way to wind up the summer holidays!

Open to children aged 5-11 years, this is a FREE event. However, spaces are limited and offered on a first come, first served basis; so - to avoid disappointment - call Lavenham Library on 01787 737338or email [email protected] to reserve your child's place.

Have you registered for this year's Reading Quest? If not, pop into the library and get your starter kit! Available now 😀

16/07/2026

Come and join us for our last Tot Rock session before Oona Owl goes on a summer holiday! For songs, rhymes, musical instruments and play between 2pm-3pm.
We look forward to seeing you in September on Thursday 10th where you and your little one can join in with bells, shakers, scarves and mirrors followed by half an hour of playful activities for little ones and a well-earned cuppa & chat for adults. There is no need to book and it is FREE!

10/07/2026

Our last Code Club before the school summer holidays is tomorrow, usual time 11.00-12.30 so we look forward to seeing you.
The next session will be on Saturday 5th September. If you are interested and would like to know more about Coding - it is for children aged 8-15 (who must be accompanied by an adult) and you can learn to code using Scratch or Python.
No experience is necessary as we have an experienced STEM volunteer who can support you.
All equipment is provided and it is FREE!
Please contact the library to register your place either by phoning 01787 737338 or emailing us at [email protected]