Thetford Library

01/06/2026

The June Book of the Month picks are here! 🤩

For the adults we've got Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy - a novel with breathtaking twists, impossible choices and what we'd do for those we love. We hope you're gripped from the get go! 🌧️🌬️

And for the kids we've chosen a really fun graphic novel called Star Cat by James Turner & Yasmin Sheikh. We follow Captain Spaceington and his crew through some hilarious mis-haps on his journey to win the Bravest Captain medal. Space has never been so silly!! 👾😂

We hope you enjoy our picks for June and feel free to let us know what you think. Happy reading 🥰

27/05/2026

For people of any age, no musical experience necessary. Book your place for sessions in June...
This series of workshops in June, which brings together adults from the community and young people (including students from Thetford Academy) to co-create an original piece of music inspired by the stories held within the library's walls.
Based upstairs at Thetford Library, The Blank Page: Songs from the Library brings together adults from the community and young people (including students from Thetford Academy) to co-create an original piece of music inspired by the stories held within the library's walls.
Over four sessions, you'll collaborate with composer Hannah Conway, director and writer Hazel Gould and Britten Sinfonia musicians – writing, making, and shaping something new.
No musical experience needed. If you play an instrument, bring it along. If you don't, we'll have handheld percussion available, and we'll be using our voices throughout.
You don't need to attend all four sessions to take part — you're welcome to join even just one. If you can make the final session, which includes the sharing, that would be fantastic.
The residency concludes with a sharing performance on the afternoon of 19 June. We'd love friends, family, and the wider community to come and hear what we've made together. As this takes place within a working library, we ask that audience members book a free ticket in advance so we can keep numbers manageable for the space.
Session timings:
Wednesday 10 June: 12:50 - 15:50
Friday 12 June: 13:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 17 June: 12:50 - 15:50
Friday 19 June: 1:50pm – 6pm (performance at approx. 5pm)
Prices: Workshops and the final performance are all Pay What You Can for adults and free for Under 18s.
If you have any questions, do email [email protected]

https://www.ticketsource.com/britten-sinfonia/e-xpmrvz

27/05/2026

English Channel Swimmer ~ Talk & Presentation ~
Thetford Library, Tuesday 23rd June, 12:30 - 1:30pm

Join us for a fascinating talk and presentation from local resident, John Bauer, who became an English Channel swimmer, starting in his 50s.
From competitive swimming as a youngster, to water polo at university and in the RAF, and later discovering open water swimming, John shares the journey that led him to swim the English Channel.
Admission is free but booking is essential as places are limited.
Donations are most welcome and help support the speaker and your local library.

Book online:
https://norfolk.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=6461729
or over the phone (01842) 752048

26/05/2026

As a public library we are considered a 'cool space'. We provide shelter from the sun, water, and a cool space if you are looking for somewhere to cool off, rest and perhaps even pick up a book whilst you're here.

Read about how to take care in this weather: https://www.norfolkprepared.gov.uk/article/63775/Heatwaves-and-hot-weather?fbclid=IwY2xjawSCe6dleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBQdGd0aEdHUkUwZEttcU90c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoo6l1LcO9dbrD9S7VOQFZWQVz2udCCiVHj2-fRYuu6adEL8EfA9Vsqg_CtW_aem__8xN7eo2gTBt9EHCNnOeNw

24/05/2026

❗Session Cancelled❗

Unfortunately, we won't be running the Code Club session this Wednesday 27th May.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

20/05/2026

English Channel Swimmer ~ Talk & Presentation ~
Thetford Library, Tuesday 23rd June, 12:30 - 1:30pm

Join us for a fascinating talk and presentation from local resident, John Bauer, who became an English Channel swimmer, starting in his 50s.

From competitive swimming as a youngster, to water polo at university and in the RAF, and later discovering open water swimming, John shares the journey that led him to swim the English Channel.

Admission is free but booking is essential as places are limited.

Donations are most welcome and help support the speaker and your local library.

Book online:
https://norfolk.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=6461729
or over the phone (01842) 752048

20/05/2026

🧐 The Plot Thickens Here... 🧐
Check out our new fiction book display for something a little mysterious...

20/05/2026

Reminder: Monday 25 May is the Spring Bank Holiday. Our libraries will be closed. According to the weather forecast it should be hot and sunny. Not holding our breath though 😬😅

19/05/2026

We love a New Book Delivery day here at Thetford Library!
Today we received a bunch of amazing board books. Pop in and have a look. 🥰

19/05/2026

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Save the Date!
This year’s Festival of Thetford & Punjab will take place 17-19 July 2026.
Get ready for a weekend of exciting events at Ancient House Museum, The Thomas Paine Hotel’s Annual Curry Night, talks in Thetford Library, and the Thetford Mela, a day of music, performance and dance at Thetford Grammar School.
This year we’re also teaming up with Arts La'Olam to create a series of wonderful workshops for local residents in the run up to the festival, with music, dance and textile art.
The Festival of Thetford & Punjab is a cross-cultural celebration inspired by the people of Thetford and the Duleep Singh family, the last Royal Family of the Punjab who lived in nearby Elveden.
Full programme announced in June!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Save the Date!
This year’s Festival of Thetford & Punjab will take place 17-19 July 2026.

Get ready for a weekend of exciting events at Ancient House Museum, The Thomas Paine Hotel’s Annual Curry Night, talks in Thetford Library, and the Thetford Mela, a day of music, performance and dance at Thetford Grammar School.

This year we’re also teaming up with Arts La'Olam to create a series of wonderful workshops for local residents in the run up to the festival, with music, dance and textile art.

The Festival of Thetford & Punjab is a cross-cultural celebration inspired by the people of Thetford and the Duleep Singh family, the last Royal Family of the Punjab who lived in nearby Elveden.

Full programme announced in June!