Swaffham Library

23/06/2026

🎶📚 Ready to Read to the Beat? Meet our dynamic duo—Yun-Reader and her trusty sidekick Ruby Book! Join the summer adventure where stories come to life and every page has a rhythm. 🌞✨

The Summer Reading Challenge launches Saturday 4th July and is presented by The Reading Agency and delivered by libraries. For more info visit: https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/.../Summer-Reading-Challenge-2026

15/06/2026

What's on at Swaffham Library this week:

🔴 Tuesday -
Bounce and Rhyme - 10.30am -11am
Stay and Chat – 11am-12.30pm
Stitch Happens - 3pm – 4.30pm

🟠 Thursday -
Vision Norfolk - Drop-in Café 10-12noon
Just a Cuppa - 10.30am – 12noon
Job Club – 10am-4pm {Booking essential}
Family Fun Thursday – 4pm – 5pm
INKlude – 5.30pm – 6.55pm

🟢Friday -
Board Game Club – 5pm-7pm

🔵 Saturday -
Lego Club – 10.30am-11.30am

Visit: https://tinyurl.com/4bex8zbd or ask staff for more details or to book on any of our events.

11/06/2026

The road to World Cup 2026 starts now. ⚽🏆⚽
Love football? Pop by and dive into our latest reads—perfect for every fan!

11/06/2026

Drop by Swaffham Library next Thursday (18th June) from 10am until 12pm for friendly chat and advice regarding life with a vision impairment. You can also let us know what activities and support you would like in the Swaffham area.

Drop-in sessions are on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 10am until 12pm at Swaffham Library, The Pightle, Swaffham, PE37 7DF.

Free to attend but donations are welcome. Please contact Chris for more information at 01553 660808 or [email protected].

Image: A photo of Sophie and Penny from Vision Norfolk sitting at the table. Next to their purple pull out banner with graphics showing the services they offer.

09/06/2026

📚✨ New at Swaffham Library!

Introducing Shelf Indulgence – our brand-new book group for anyone who loves getting lost in a good read.

Join us for relaxed chats, great stories, and a warm welcome every time.
Because you deserve a little literary indulgence. 💬📖

📍 Swaffham Library
📅 Coming soon – Starting Thursday 2nd July {1st Thursday of the month}
⏰10.30am

For more information email [email protected] or call 01760 721513

08/06/2026

🔴 Tuesday -
Bounce and Rhyme - 10.30am -11am
Stay and Chat – 11am-12.30pm
Stitch Happens - 3pm – 4.30pm
Library Friends Get Together – 5pm-6pm

🟠 Thursday -
Digital Support - 10-12noon {Booking essential}
Just a Cuppa - 10.30am – 12noon
Family Fun Thursday – 4pm – 5pm
INKlude – 5.30pm – 6.55pm

🟢Friday -
Board Game Club – 5pm-7pm

🔵 Saturday -
Lego Club – 10.30am-11.30am
Pokémon Club – 12noon – 1pm

Visit: https://tinyurl.com/4bex8zbd or ask staff for more details or to book on any of our events.

06/06/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE;
Please be aware that our baby weighing scales are currently away for re-calibration and will return soon. Check ahead if you are planning to visit the library to weigh your little one.

06/06/2026

This summer, let’s read, move, and connect! 🎶📚
The Read to the Beat Summer Reading Challenge is on its way. Stay tuned to find out more.

It's almost that time of year again... the Summer Reading Challenge!

Each summer we challenge children to read 6 books. In return they get stickers - plus a medal and a certificate for completing the challenge. This year the theme is 'Read to the Beat', and to celebrate we'll be hosting lots of fantastic music-themed events in our libraries.

The challenge itself will launch on Saturday 4 July. We'll have more info soon, so be sure to keep an eye on our socials!

The Summer Reading Challenge is presented by The Reading Agency and delivered by libraries.

05/06/2026

Swaffham Library Friends Present- 'Never give up - a war time diary'

Join us for an evening with Sue Dallas Roe who will tell the remarkable WWII story of her father, RAF Flight Lieutenant Charles Dallas.

In the mean time come in and check out some related reading! ✈️

📍Swaffham Library
🗓Friday 26th June
⏰7.30pm
£5 per ticket. Booking essential https://tinyurl.com/mves2u2w

Refreshments available, donations welcome.



ID: Book display of books related to world war two, RAF and planes.

03/06/2026

📢Teen Book Group coming up this week.....

We'll be meeting this Saturday 6th June at 2pm to discuss last month's book, 'Lies We Sing To The Sea' by Sarah Underwood

If you're aged 12-18 and you'd like to get involved, speak to a member of staff or why not pop by to join in. 📖