Rushden Library

01/06/2026

June's Digital Book Club title: Brigands & Breadknives by Travis Baldree

A cosy fantasy following the character Fern who 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.

Available on BorrowBox in eAudio and eBook with no waiting!

28/05/2026

Come and celebrate libraries change lives week with us! ✨

In partnership with Family Hubs North Northants come down and enjoy a story, activities, colouring and more! 🤩

Friday 5th June
10am - 11:30am
Ages 1 - 5
No booking required

28/05/2026

North Northamptonshire Council is preparing a local plan to guide development and growth in our area - everything from homes and jobs to schools and infrastructure. It must also support conservation and enhancement of the natural, built, and historic environment and include measures to address climate change.

The first stage is a Scoping Consultation and we are inviting comments on the proposed scope and contents of the new Local Plan and how we will approach future Local Plan engagement.

Have your say:
https://northnorthants.citizenspace.com/place-and-economy/nn-local-plan-scoping-consulta/

This consultation closes at 23.59 on 1 July 2026

27/05/2026

FREE Vaccinations for School Years 8–13

Vaccinations help keep people healthy, safe, and protected from serious illnesses.
These free clinic’s are a quick and easy way to get up to date - no appointment needed.

All clinics run from 10am – 2pm

Clinic dates & locations:
27 May – Corby Old Village Centre, Corby, NN17 1UU
28 May – North Park, Kettering, NN16 9LW
29 May – Glamis Hall, Wellingborough, NN8 3RU

Available vaccinations:
• MMR • HPV • Tetanus, Diphtheria & Polio • Meningitis ACWY (School Years 9–13 only)

Not sure if your child is up to date? This can be checked on the day, or you can call 0800 170 7055 in advance.

For more information about the vaccines and translated materials, please visit:

We know your child’s health is your top priority – and so protecting them from serious disease is incredibly important. That is why the NHS offers a free childhood vaccine programme, safeguarding your child from certain illnesses. Current Last published 30 Aug 2024 08:00

26/05/2026

‼️ Discarded Book Sale ‼️

We have a wide range of books for sale, from crime and thriller to romance. From young adult fiction to children's stories. There's even a wide range of adult and children non-fiction!

Come down and have a browse 📚
30p per book or 4 for £1

22/05/2026

North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) is developing a new Play Area Strategy to guide how NNC manages its play area assets.

The strategy will focus on accessibility, funding, usage, future provision and active travel within NNC play areas only.

Have your say:
https://northnorthants.citizenspace.com/communities-and-leisure/play-area-strategy-hys/

This survey closes at 23.59 on 21 June 2026

21/05/2026

Have Your Say – Help Shape the Future!

Young people’s voices matter, and now’s your chance to be heard!

The Big Future Survey is giving children and young people across England the opportunity to share their views, experiences, and ideas about what really matters to them.

Whether it’s school, wellbeing, communities, or future opportunities – your input can help influence real change.

Quick and easy to complete
Completely anonymous
A chance to make a difference
Take part today and help shape a better future for young people:
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/TheBigFuture/

Please share with friends, families, and networks to help as many young people as possible get involved.

20/05/2026

Don't forget our Home Ed drop-in is on today!

20th May
1-3pm

Providing an opportunity for the Home Ed community (parents/carers and children) to meet, support one another and socialise.
There will be a variety of activities for the children: a craft activity, a science/STEM activity, some sort of open-ended construction and a game.

19/05/2026

Read about great historical events as they happened through our subscription to The Times Digital Archive.

A searchable database of the complete digitised editions of the “Old Thunderer” from 1785 – 2019. A fantastic resource both for study and general interest.

Available at any of our libraries – library members also have free access at home!
Visit: https://go.gale.com/ps/start.do?p=TTDA&u=norlib&aty=ip

18/05/2026

Struggling to get online? We may be able to help 💙

We’re offering free SIM cards to help residents stay connected with data, calls and texts

You may be eligible if you:
✔️ Are aged 18 or over
✔️ Have limited or no internet access
✔️ Are finding it difficult to afford data or your contract

Pop in and speak to a member of staff to help you get set up

📍 Available at selected North Northamptonshire libraries: Irthlingborough, Kettering, Oundle, Rushden and Wellingborough

Find out more here 👉 www.northnorthants.gov.uk/news/north-northamptonshire-council-libraries-offer-free-sim-cards-help-residents-get-online