Tadcaster Community Library

30/08/2026

If you’re looking for a lovely activity for the final week of the school holidays, look no further 👀

Join local children's author Sara Last at the library Friday 4th September at 2pm for an interactive story-telling session aimed at children aged 4-8.

The event is free to attend but participants will be encouraged to donate to support the aims of the Tadcaster Creates Arts Festival on a pay as you feel/pay as you can afford basis.

Places limited so please book a ticket here:

Join local children's author Sara Last for an interactive story-telling session aimed at children aged 4-8.

30/08/2026

The library will be closed tomorrow, Bank Holiday Monday. We re-open 1.30 Tuesday.

25/08/2026

STILL SOME PLACES AVAILABLE!

Step Into the Digital World with Confidence!

Join Our Free Digital Skills Event – Empower Your Everyday Life and Career

Are you ready to take control of the digital world around you? Whether you're looking to send your first email, shop online safely, book a train ticket, or boost your professional skills, our Digital Skills event is the perfect place to start!

This friendly and supportive course runs as two 2-hour sessions over two weeks, giving you plenty of time to learn, practice, and grow your confidence.

You’ll learn how to:

· 📧 Set up and use email with confidence

· 🛒 Shop online securely and find the best deals

· 🚆 Book train tickets and navigate travel websites

· 💼 Build essential professional skills for the workplace

· 🖥️ Understand your computer, manage files, and browse the internet safely

Along the way, you’ll also develop valuable life and work skills like:

· ⏰ Time management and organisation

· 🔍 Research and problem-solving

· 🤝 Networking and presenting ideas

· 💡 Decision-making and overcoming challenges

24/08/2026

We’re part of this 😀

Join local children's author Sara Last at the library Friday 4th September at 2pm for an interactive story-telling session aimed at children aged 4-8.

Follow the Leader invites children to step into a world of imagination. Join us for an interactive storytelling adventure where new folklore friends come to life. Expect laughter, movement and magical moments in this lively library session designed to spark curiosity and creativity.

The event is free to attend but participants will be encouraged to donate to support the aims of the Tadcaster Creates Arts Festival on a pay as you feel/pay as you can afford basis.

Places limited so please book a ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1995969196597?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tadcaster Creates is back! 3rd to 6th September 🎉
Four days of art, craft, performance and pure creativity taking over venues in and around town, from galleries and shopfronts to The Barn, the library and even the swimming pool.
Workshops, exhibitions, live performances, a craft market and more, most of it completely free.
📍 Grab the full timetable and start planning your visit:www.totallylocallytadcaster.org/tadcreates/

24/08/2026

We had the last of our summer events today; Minecraft Model Making with Chris Geeson Creativeclubs
A great time was had by all and the kids made some fantastic models.

22/08/2026

One of our library members sent us a message last week.

Her daughter is three and has been coming to the library since she was 4 weeks old! She comes to our Thursday story and rhyme time session with her grandad.
This is why the library is so special, we get to watch kids grow up here, hopefully with a life-long love of reading.

We are looking for a volunteer (or two!) to join our wonderful team who run the story and rhyme time on a Thursday at 10am through term time. It's free to attend for 0-4s. We read a couple of stories, do some songs (think "Old MacDonald had a farm"), blow some bubbles and do some colouring in. It's lovely!

It doesn't have to be a weekly commitment, offering an hour every few weeks would really help us keep this lovely session going.

If you think you can help, or know someone who might be able to, please get in touch through this page, by emailing [email protected] or leave your details with one of the volunteers in the library.

Thank you!

22/08/2026

Keep Reading to the Beat!

We’re on the last stretch of the Summer Reading Challenge and there’s still plenty of time to finish your books!

Children can enjoy stories by:

• Listening to audiobooks
• Reading graphic novels or comics
• Choosing short stories or poetry
• Sharing a book with a grown‑up
• Picking picture books

Every one of these counts towards your challenge books — so keep going, you’re nearly there!

21/08/2026

The last of our summer events, Minecraft model making, is Monday 24th at 10am and there are still a few places if you'd like to get involved.

19/08/2026

Circus skills and the Punch and Judy show today were great fun. Lovely to hear children laughing and enjoying themselves.
Thanks to everyone who came along.

Huge thanks too to the local companies whose kind donations meant we could run today’s events free of charge:
Tadweld Limited, Tadcaster Physio & Sports Injuries Clinic, Sibling WorkSpace, Calcaria Stoves Tadcaster, Beth Elsdon Art

19/08/2026

We’re all set up ready for this mornings circus skills session at 10.15- still a few spaces if anyone wants to book on last minute for some free fun 😀🤹