Derwent Valley BRIDGE Library

05/06/2026

This week is so what better time to say a big ‘Thank You’ to the many volunteers who make our library the wonderful place that it is!

The Library is run entirely by volunteers and its continued success is wholly dependent on their efforts.

We always need more help so why not join us and enjoy the many social benefits of belonging to our friendly group, whilst making an important contribution to the community.

If you are interested in volunteering, call in to the library or visit the website to find out more.

05/06/2026

We enjoyed a new story today - A Good Place by Lucy Cousins. A brilliant story for practising using lots of expression!

We explored our mini-beast tuff tray and created some beautiful vases of flowers to take home.

We will be doing it all again on Monday at 2pm. So if you would like to book a place, please contact us via Facebook messenger.

05/06/2026

Come along to the library today (Friday) at 1.45pm for our under 5s rhyme and play session.

Today, we will be helping some creatures to find a good place to call home!

Just £2 per family. No need to book, just come along and join in the fun.

03/06/2026

Don't forget to book a place at Friday's Rhyme and Play session. We will be sharing a story all about mini-beasts and where they like to live. Followed by time to play and craft! We can't wait to see you there for stories, songs and play!

02/06/2026

Don't forget to book a place at this month's storytime sessions. Our Friday session is happening this Friday afternoon at the library.

29/05/2026

A brilliant free course available to families in our community.

The next course starts on Tuesday 9th June at Sherburn Methodist Church. Contact Time Out for Parents - Scarborough & Ryedale for more details.

Are you looking forward to getting back into the routine after half term? Perhaps it’s time to sign up to these free sessions and take some “time out” to meet other parents and increase your confidence in parenting little ones.
Parents’ feedback from the last course included “It would be really lovely to see more parents access this course as it’s really helpful and positive” and “it was fun and informative “……
Any questions or to book your place just message the page or email [email protected]

27/05/2026

We enjoyed celebrating World Bee Day and getting busy with lots bee activities on Saturday.

A big thank you to local beekeepers Alan and Sally and our volunteer Richard for providing this brilliant event! 🐝🍯

25/05/2026

We have been such busy bees at the library this month. We've celebrated Baby Booktime's 10th birthday with an anniversary special and two brilliant May Music sessions.

We've been to visit our friends in Acorns Class at Hackness and Wykeham Church of England Schools Federation and the Nursery and Reception Classes at East Ayton Primary School.

1st Forge Valley Brownies have been busy in our garden planting wildflowers, strawberries and herbs. We have even kicked off the half term holiday by celebrating World Bee Day with some local beekeepers!

We can't wait to go on more mini-beast story adventures in June, with two under 5s story times and some more school visits!

21/05/2026

Have you seen our fantastic new signs? If you haven’t seen them yet, pop by and have a look and while you are there, do come in and see what the library has to offer.

Thanks to Don French Signs and also to East Ayton Parish Council for their help with the funding.

16/05/2026

For local history month, we have a new display all about the history of beekeeping in the local area.

Pop in to the library and have a read. Don‘t forget, we also have a family activity morning all about bees on Saturday 23rd May.