Hedge End Library - Hampshire County Council

02/06/2026

The June Challenge for the National Year of Reading is to read a graphic novel and Ben here has embraced this challenge wholeheartedly by reading Aquaman! 🧜‍♂️ 📚⚓️

We have a variety of graphic novels on offer, from Onepiece, to Sandman, to Heartstopper, to reimagined classics like To Kill a Mockingbird and Hamlet! 🤯❣️

Graphic novels is a genre for all with no age limit! Having engaging and fun pictures does not make it any less of a book, in fact, it makes the book better!❣️ I guarantee you will find something you love in our new and improved graphic novels section!😍

Enrich your reading experience today by reading a graphic novel! 📚☺️

01/06/2026

Our lovely Linda featured here has volunteered with us for many years now and we appreciate everything her and all of her fellow volunteers do to help our library run❣️📚

1 - 7 June is ! We are so grateful to our wonderful volunteers who support us in so many ways at Hampshire Libraries, so thank you!

Hear from one of our volunteers: 'I volunteer at the library because I genuinely enjoy it. I feel part of the team, and running the popular ChatAbout sessions gives me a chance to help bring people together. It's a small thing, but it means a lot.'

Find out about volunteering with us: https://www.hants.gov.uk/librariesandarchives/library/about-us/volunteering

01/06/2026

📖 1 - 7 June is ! 📖

We are so grateful to our wonderful volunteers who support us in so many ways at Hampshire Libraries, so thank you!

We have such a great team of volunteers here at Hedge End and we are so grateful for their hard work and dedication - especially when we move the shelves around!! 👀

Find out more about volunteering in our libraries: https://www.hants.gov.uk/librariesandarchives/library/about-us/volunteering

01/06/2026

20/05/2026

💙Dementia Action Week 💙

Did you know the library has a fantastic selection of Reminiscence resources available to loan? Pop in or browse the link to find out more.

You can see the collection here:
https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRNGEN/WPAC/REMCOLL?HOMEPRMS=UD_REMCOLL

18/05/2026

💙Dementia Action Week (18–24 May 2026) 💙

This is an annual campaign led by the Alzheimer's Society to raise awareness, improve support, and reduce the stigma surrounding dementia.

There are lots of resources available on Borrow Box to read or listen to.

https://hampshire.borrowbox.com/product-group/48638/dementia-action-week

https://hampshire.borrowbox.com/eaudiobooks/product-group/40577/books-about-dementia

14/05/2026

Our Story of the Month for May is Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell.

'What is the perfect gift from the zoo? Look under the flap to see the animals that the zoo sends - one is too big, one is too jumpy, but the final one is perfect.'

🐘🦒🦁🐫🐍 🐘🦒🦁🐫🐍 🐘🦒🦁🐫🐍 🐘🦒🦁🐫🐍
Find a copy on our catalogue: https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?ENTRY1_NAME=TI&ENTRY1=dear%20zoo&ENTRY1_TYPE=K&ENTRY2_NAME=AU&ENTRY2=rod%20campbell&ENTRY2_TYPE=K&NRECS=20&SORTS=HBT.SOVR

13/05/2026

🎶Our Rhyme of the Month for May is The Wheels on the Bus 🚌🎶

When you sing Wheels on the Bus with your child, there are lots of opportunities to introduce new verses. This is a fun way to teach new words and actions that link to them.

Sing along on the CBeebies parenting website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/articles/z7cgrj6

Join us for Rhyme Time tomorrow at 10am to sing this (and lots of other) great rhymes 🎶

11/05/2026

This year, Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 11 to 17 May 2026. 💜 The theme for 2026 is 'Action'.

Taking action supports good mental health, even small actions can help us feel hopeful and less powerless. And while our individual actions matter, when we come together we are even more powerful.

There are plenty more resources for you to browse on Borrow Box too, just follow the link below.

https://hampshire.borrowbox.com/product-group/48636/mental-health-awareness-week

08/05/2026

Happy Birthday Sir David Attenborough! 💯 today!! 🎉

Our selection of his books celebrates the impact he has had on our understanding of the natural world. 🌎 Can we inspire you to come in and pick up one of these titles today to celebrate this national treasure?