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02/09/2026

It's time for the obligatory picture by the front door, as another year of school begins- we thought we'd join in too with Percy! 😄

We hope everyone has a great first day back, whether that's today or later this week- do come in and tell us all about it! 😁

01/09/2026

Hello September! 👋

September sees the return of our term-time activities, as the summer holidays come to an end.

As well as our usual activities, here's what else we have lined up:

🏅 We will be celebrating a summer of reading, with our Summer Reading Challenge Medal Celebration on Saturday morning, from 10.30am-12pm, for all those children who have completed this year’s challenge! The celebration event includes a fun poetry performance and draw-along from author Chris White, as well as the presentation of certificates and medals.

💃 Back by popular demand, we will be running Chinese Fan Dance Workshops again on Saturday 12th September to celebrate East & South-East Asian Heritage Month. There will be two workshops: 11.30am-12.15pm & 1-1.45pm

🖌️ We will also be running a Chinese Calligraphy Workshop on Sunday 13th September from 1-3pm, where you can learn the art of Chinese Calligraphy! Suitable for ages 5+

📖 We will be celebrating Roald Dahl Day with a Roald Dahl-themed Book Magic session on Sunday 13th September, from 2.30-3.30pm

📜 Come along and meet the Rugby School Archivist on Wednesday 16th September from 10.30-11.30am and discover what is in the Rugby School collections.

You can find all of our events and activities here: https://rugbylibrary.eventbrite.com

31/08/2026

Our Silent Book Club returns this Sunday! 🤫

Come along and join us from 2-3.30pm for some peaceful reading time- the perfect way to unwind on a Sunday afternoon!

Here's how it works:
📕 Pop into the Library from 2pm on Sunday with your choice of book (or choose from our vast selection!)

🔵 Collect your Silent Book Club sticker so others know you are participating

📖 Enjoy a blissful hour of dedicated reading in the company of others (without the pressure of having to talk!).

💬 At the end of the hour, if you wish, you can socialise with the other readers

No need to book- simply drop in!"

31/08/2026

We may be closed today… but BorrowBox is open 24/7! 😉

It's not just for the adults... there are even eBooks & eAudiobooks for the kids (/bears 😄🐻). Don't forget, eBooks count towards the Summer Reading Challenge too! 📚

Check out the full range of eBooks & eAudiobooks here:
https://warwickshire.borrowbox.com/

You can see the range of children's fiction here:
https://warwickshire.borrowbox.com/ebooks/children/featured

30/08/2026

How are you getting on with our Book Bingo reading challenge? 👀

Two of our library staff have already completed the challenge, with several more well on their way too! 📚

Don't forget to pop in once you have completed the challenge, so we can present you with your snazzy Book Bingo badge! 🌟 You'll also be entered into a draw to win £100 National Book Tokens! 😱 You've got to be in it, to win it. 😜

Not yet joined Book Bingo? There's still time to join the fun! The challenge is to read a book from each of our 12 categories (shown below!) over the course of 2026. You can sign up in the library by talking to a member of staff, scan the QR code on our Book Bingo display, or sign up online here: https://library.warwickshire.gov.uk/reading/book-bingo

30/08/2026

📢 Library Bank Holiday Closure Notice 📢

Please be aware that Rugby Library will be closed 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 and 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 for the bank holiday.

We will then reopen as usual from Tuesday 1st September.

🌐You can renew and reserve books online anytime at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/libraries

We apologise for any inconvenience and wish you a wonderful Bank Holiday!🌞

29/08/2026

📣 Only 1 week to go until our Summer Reading Challenge medal ceremony!

We're loving seeing so many eager young readers this summer, taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge! 📚

To celebrate all that fabulous reading, we will be holding a Summer Reading Challenge celebration event next Saturday (5th September) from 10.30am-12pm, open to all children who have completed the reading challenge. We will be joined by the brilliant children's author Chris White (aka The Doodling Poet) too! 🌟

Come and join us for a fun celebration of a marvellous summer of reading with a hilarious poetry performance and draw-along with author Chris White, before collecting your medal and certificate. 🏅

You can book your space here (please only book tickets for any children attending the event): https://tinyurl.com/323zskvh

We can't wait to celebrate with you all! 🥳

29/08/2026

We are looking forward to running 🆓 Chinese Fan Dance Workshops again next month! ✨

To celebrate East & South-East Asian Heritage Month in September, the incredible UK China Performing Arts will be hosting special Chinese Fan Dance Workshops here at Rugby Library.

Come along and join us on Saturday 12th September, when we will be running two sessions:

🪭 11.30am-12.15pm
🪭 1-1.45pm

The workshops are for ages 7+, families and adults. These were lots of fun last year! 💃

Booking is essential. You can book your space(s) here: www.eventbrite.com/cc/cultural-heritage-months-4811251

28/08/2026

⏰ Only 1 week left to enter this year's Bookmark Competition!

Have you entered this year's Bookmark Competition yet? 👀 There's just one week left to apply!

Here's last year's winning bookmarks for some inspiration! 👇

The competition is open to all ages. There are four categories:
🔖 Children (8 and under)
🔖 Young People (aged 9–17)
🔖 Adults (18+)
🔖 Warwickshire County Council Staff

How to take part:
Grab a template from the library or download one online and create your bookmark design.
Drop off your completed bookmark design to the library, or send it to: [email protected]

📅 Entries close: Friday 4th September 2026.
🏅 Winners revealed during Libraries Week in October 2026- the winning bookmarks will then be professionally printed and distributed across all of our Warwickshire libraries!

Get inspired and start designing today! Find out more at: library.warwickshire.gov.uk/bookmark-competition

27/08/2026

📣 Calling all crime fiction fans!

We are excited to announce that we will be joined by bestselling author 𝑺𝒐𝒑𝒉𝒊𝒆 𝑯𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒂𝒉 on Thursday 12th November.

Come and join us as we chat with Sophie about her Poirot novels, mystery fiction and Agatha Christie-inspired murder mystery musicals. There will be an opportunity for the audience to ask questions at the end.

Books will be available to purchase during the evening, courtesy of Hunt's Bookshop.

📅 Thursday 12th November
🕖 7-8pm
📍 Rugby Library

You can book your 🆓 space here: https://tinyurl.com/sophiehannahruglib

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