Parkstone Library

30/05/2026

30/05/2026

June is National Crime Reading Month.

Who is your favourite crime author?

Are you a fan of Agatha Christie or is Lee Child more your cup of tea?

We have an excellent selection of crime authors here at Parkstone to suit all tastes.

Have you read Belinda Bauer or Ann Cleeves, yet?

We are putting some of your favourites on our crime display just for you, just opposite the desk - come in and see what we have.

28/05/2026

A little poetry to feed your soul.

The thing is, I still believe in it. The sky during its thunder. The sea during her storm. The earth during its darkest hours. You. Yes You, reading this. I am tired of us abandoning the parts of ourselves we do not like and calling ourselves lost things. The sun does not abandon us when a storm visits. The sea does not abandon the cliffs because they are hardened to her touch.

An extract from Page 94

these are the words by Nikita Gill

In our non-fiction section

Just ask.

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

15/05/2026

Come & join us at Parkstone Library for an interactive talk with Ken Standing from the Poole Society Museum...see flyer below for details.

We look forward to seeing you all 😃

No need to book!

Please note time change for this event. Now at 2.15pm

14/05/2026

A huge thank you to our two volunteers Anna and Grace who have volunteered every Saturday at Parkstone Library for the last 6 years and completed their bronze Duke of Edinburgh with us.

Their creativity and support has been invaluable and we wish them all the best in their new endeavours.

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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