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🌸 Happy Half Term! 🦋Join us for some fun, free crafts!Get creative and make:✨ A beautiful butterfly🌼 A colourful flowerP...
26/05/2026

🌸 Happy Half Term! 🦋
Join us for some fun, free crafts!
Get creative and make:
✨ A beautiful butterfly
🌼 A colourful flower
Perfect for little creators to design, decorate, and take home.
📌 Materials are provided while stocks last — so come along early!
💸 Completely FREE!

There’s just under a week to go until Michael Malay joins us at Weymouth library on 28 May… have you got your tickets ye...
23/05/2026

There’s just under a week to go until Michael Malay joins us at Weymouth library on 28 May… have you got your tickets yet?

Why come along? Here’s what one of our team had to say:

“I’ve really loved reading Late Light- it’s such an easy, enjoyable read but still gives you so much to think about. The book finds the perfect balance between admiring the beauty and strangeness of the world, and I never expected to be so fascinated by moths, eels, mussels and crickets! It’s thoughtful, beautifully written, and has really stayed with me.”

Michael won the Wainwright Prize in 2024 for Late Light, a national award recognising excellence in nature writing, if you're a fan of nature writing and enjoy books by authors like Robert Macfarlane, don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Michael will hold a creative writing workshop at 2:30pm and a Meet the author event at 5pm.
Tickets are Pay what you can or free and you can edit the amount you would like to pay in the listing. Find tickets and more information on Ticketsource, via the link in the first comment below 👇🏾

This event is part of Words Alive in Libraries, presented by South Western Regional Library Services and Literature Works, and funded by Arts Council England.

✨ It’s a kind of magic! ✨Take a look at our wonderful new book display, celebrating all things magical for children!From...
22/05/2026

✨ It’s a kind of magic! ✨
Take a look at our wonderful new book display, celebrating all things magical for children!
From enchanting adventures to spellbinding stories filled with wizards, dragons, and mysterious worlds—there’s something to spark every young imagination.
🪄 Come and explore, and let the magic begin! 🪄

📚 New Books Have Arrived! 📚One of our absolute favourite parts of the job is when a fresh delivery of books arrives—and ...
21/05/2026

📚 New Books Have Arrived! 📚
One of our absolute favourite parts of the job is when a fresh delivery of books arrives—and we’re excited to share the latest additions with you!
Whether you’re looking for your next great read, something for the children, or a gripping story for teens, we’ve got something for everyone.
✨ Now available:

Adult fiction & non-fiction
Children’s books
Teen reads

Come in and take a look—you might just discover your next favourite book!

Service Update: Spring Bank Holiday WeekendDue to essential IT maintenance, Dorset Library Service will be operating a r...
21/05/2026

Service Update: Spring Bank Holiday Weekend
Due to essential IT maintenance, Dorset Library Service will be operating a reduced service across all branches from 3pm on Friday 22 May until Tuesday 26 May.
During this time, the following services will be unavailable:

public computers
printing facilities
self-service kiosks
extended Access at selected libraries

Staffed libraries will remain open as advertised, and staff will continue issuing and returning books using an offline system.
We expect full services to resume on Tuesday 26 May.
We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

20/05/2026

Ever wondered where great stories come from?
Matt Cain MBE is an award winning author and broadcaster whose work explores identity, creativity and modern life with warmth and honesty.
Hear directly from Matt in our upcoming online author event on Wednesday 3 June, running this Pride Month and welcoming everyone.
Don’t miss out, see the link in first comment to book your free place 👎

👶 Growing Together – Baby Group (Under 1s)Take a look at what’s on for babies under 1 this June and July! 🌈These session...
20/05/2026

👶 Growing Together – Baby Group (Under 1s)
Take a look at what’s on for babies under 1 this June and July! 🌈
These sessions are a lovely way to support your little one’s development through play, sensory activities, and connection with others.
📍 Various local venues
📅 Weekly sessions available
🕒 Morning time slots.
Have a browse and find a session that suits you 😊

🧠 Dementia Action Week at Wareham LibraryWe’ve put together a  selection of books  from The Reading agency's Reading Wel...
20/05/2026

🧠 Dementia Action Week at Wareham Library

We’ve put together a selection of books from The Reading agency's Reading Well for Dementia list that healthcare professionals have recommended to support those living with dementia, as well as their families and carers. These titles offer guidance, comfort, and practical advice for anyone affected.

We’re also helping to raise awareness of local services. Dementia Friendly Purbeck will be in the library on Thursday 28th June to offer advice, answer questions, and have an informal chat with anyone who’d like support.

Everyone is welcome to drop in between 2.pm-3pm.

Bluebell has been given a delightful seasonal makeover.We are most grateful to one of our customers, who has thoughtfull...
12/05/2026

Bluebell has been given a delightful seasonal makeover.
We are most grateful to one of our customers, who has thoughtfully created these exquisite handmade flowers for her mane in celebration of spring.”

💚 It’s Mental Health Awareness Week 💚We have a wide range of books that you may find helpful, whatever you’re going thro...
12/05/2026

💚 It’s Mental Health Awareness Week 💚
We have a wide range of books that you may find helpful, whatever you’re going through.

The Reading Agency has worked with health practitioners and people with lived experience to create the Reading Well collections — trusted, supportive booklists covering:
• Reading Well for Mental Health
• Reading Well for Families
• Reading Well for Children
• Reading Well for Teens

You can browse our special display, or ask a member of staff for a copy of the full recommendations to take a look at.

You’re always welcome to explore, learn, and find something that supports your wellbeing.

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South Street
Wareham
BH204LR

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

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