Duston Library

01/06/2026

Join Strong Start and Family Hubs West Northants at their free Introducing Solids Workshop in Kingsthorpe.

A friendly 90‑minute session helping families start solid foods confidently, covering readiness, safety, recipe ideas and finger foods.



Recent feedback from families who have attended:

"I've been overwhelmed with where to start when it comes to feeding solids and now I have knowledge and confidence." (May 2026)

"Really friendly helpful advice, felt really comfortable asking questions." (May 2026)



Date: Wednesday 3rd June

Time: 10am – 11.30am

Venue: Kingsthorpe Family Hub (NN2 7QJ)



Book your free place at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kingsthorpe-introducing-solids-registration-1989642198375?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/06/2026

Fern has weathered the stillness and storms of a bookseller’s life for decades, but now, in the face of crippling ennui, transplants herself to the city of Thune to hang out her shingle beside a long-absent friend’s coffee shop. What could be a better pairing? Surely a charming renovation montage will cure what ails her!

If only things were so simple . . .

It turns out that fixing your life isn’t a one-time prospect, nor as easy as a change of scenery and a lick of paint.

A drunken and desperate night sees the rattkin waking far from home in the company of a legendary warrior surviving on inertia, an imprisoned chaos-goblin with a fondness for silverware, and an absolutely thumping hangover.

As together they fend off a rogue’s gallery of ne’er-do-wells trying to claim the bounty the goblin represents, Fern may finally reconnect with the person she actually is when nothing seems inevitable . . .

01/06/2026

🗑️♻️ Food caddy liners are available from libraries across West Northamptonshire as part of a drive to encourage food waste recycling.
People can buy a roll of 30 bags for just £1 - significantly cheaper than in supermarkets or from online retailers

29/05/2026

Exciting news for young people aged 16–25 in Daventry & surrounding villages!

Our NextGen Career Hub is now based at the Mind Building in Daventry and runs every Monday, 1–4pm 🙌

Free to join and space to connect with other younger people. - Come along to meet new people & build your network. FREE drinks & snacks







In addition - starting 1st June, the Hub launching a 6-week programme designed to help younger people looking to take steps in their careers to:

· Build confidence

· Develop a positive mindset

· Take the next step in your career

Mind Your Own Business program (delivered by Beyond the Mask) is all about helping you believe in yourself and move forward.



Our Hub is free to join by completing the registration form.

https://forms.office.com/e/4wkNaX7WUL

Mind Building, Brook Street, Daventry NN11 9YB

Mondays, 1–4pm

Ages 16–25

www.nextgenhub.org.uk

[email protected]

29/05/2026

PressReader provides interactive, digital access to nearly 7,000 of the world’s best newspapers and magazines. Just like reading a print edition, viewers can browse articles and other key elements, including pictures, advertisements, classifieds, and notices. With the ability to perform keyword searches across all titles, and save both stories and full publications, researchers are sure to find the stories they’re looking for.
Use your Library Account Number and pincode to log onto PressReader and start reading a wealth of newspapers and magazines for free!

27/05/2026

Join BorrowBox for an exclusive online event with Colm Tóibín on Wednesday 3 June! 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

27/05/2026

26/05/2026

Looking for reliable health information?
Libraries have Reading Well collections, featuring books recommended by health professionals, to help you understand and manage your health and wellbeing using self-help reading. The 4 sets of Books on Prescription available cover common mental health conditions, books for dementia, books for children and books for young people.
As well as the print books available in the library, there are eBooks and eAudiobooks available to download via BorrowBox. You can search the library catalogue on our website and app. Reservations for books in our Reading Well collections are FREE:
https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/books-reading-and-audio/library-catalogue
More info on the Reading Well scheme:
https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/visiting-library/accessibility-health-and-wellbeing-our-libraries/reading-well-books-prescription

23/05/2026

Looking for helpful tips on how to overcome mental struggles or advice on how to nurture your inner peace? Discover a wide range of wellness and mindfulness eMagazines – on BorrowBox now!
All free to download with library membership! If you are unsure about your login details, contact us or speak to us when you're in the library.
For more information, please follow this link - https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/.../borrowbox-ebooks...

20/05/2026

With the introduction of eNewspapers to BorrowBox we now also have access to all the eMagazine titles available, with unlimited simultaneous access. This means there are over 1,100 titles available - including some for kids. Take a look on now.