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🎧📚 Love stories told differently? 📚🎧 Our friends at Calibre Audio are running an exciting competition celebrating the po...
01/09/2026

🎧📚 Love stories told differently? 📚🎧

Our friends at Calibre Audio are running an exciting competition celebrating the power of reading and storytelling!

If you enjoy books, audiobooks, writing or creativity, this could be a fantastic opportunity to get involved and share your voice.

Calibre Audio provides audiobooks and reading support for people who find it difficult to read print, helping make reading accessible to everyone.

Please check the competition page for full details, eligibility and closing dates.
👇 Find out more and enter via Calibre Audio's website (link in comments)

Did you know that if you’re a resident of Buckinghamshire you can earn BetterPoints when your children complete the Summ...
31/08/2026

Did you know that if you’re a resident of Buckinghamshire you can earn BetterPoints when your children complete the Summer Reading Challenge? The points you earn are a digital currency that can be spent at participating local businesses, redeemed for high street vouchers, or donated to charity. Download the BetterPoints app with code summerread today.

As part of the National Year of Reading 2026, you can earn:

500 points for completing the Summer Reading Challenge
500 points for completing the Read 6 in 2026 Challenge
100 points for attending each National Year of Reading library event
100 points per week for volunteering at their local library

To redeem your points, find the posters displayed in your library and scan the codes.

Join children’s author Monica Sood for a free, interactive storytelling workshop at Micklefield Community Library on 1 S...
28/08/2026

Join children’s author Monica Sood for a free, interactive storytelling workshop at Micklefield Community Library on 1 September, from 2:30pm to 3:30pm.

Inspired by her latest picture book ‘The Gift That Gives Back’, this workshop is filled with creative crafts, reading and colouring - perfectly suited for anyone aged 4 – 8 years old. Tickets for this event are free, so be sure to head to our Events link and grab your spots today! bit.ly/AuthorInMeAtMicklefield

🎉 WhizzFizz Art Competition Winners on Display! 🎉A huge congratulations to all of our WhizzFizz Art Competition winners ...
28/08/2026

🎉 WhizzFizz Art Competition Winners on Display! 🎉

A huge congratulations to all of our WhizzFizz Art Competition winners and runners-up across the 6 and Under, 7 - 11 and 12 - 15 age categories.

The standard was incredibly high this year, with so many imaginative, colourful and creative entries that choosing the winners was no easy task!

While we're celebrating our 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each age group, we'd also like to say a massive well done to everyone who entered. Your creativity, talent and enthusiasm made this year's competition truly special.

You can now see the winning artwork on display at:

Chesham Library - until 5 September
Aylesbury Library – 7 September to 12 September
High Wycombe Library – 14 September to 19 September

If you're visiting one of our libraries, be sure to take a look and celebrate the fantastic artistic talent of Buckinghamshire's young people.

👏 Well done to all our artists – you should be incredibly proud of your achievements!

Are you feeling up to the challenge? and join our free Read 6 in 2026 Challenge and you can be entered into our prize ...
28/08/2026

Are you feeling up to the challenge? and join our free Read 6 in 2026 Challenge and you can be entered into our prize draw once you've read a book that matches each of our themes!

Visit bit.ly/Read6In2026Challenge for more information and full terms and conditions.

Did you know that if you’re a resident of Buckinghamshire you can earn BetterPoints from completing the Read 6 in 2026 C...
27/08/2026

Did you know that if you’re a resident of Buckinghamshire you can earn BetterPoints from completing the Read 6 in 2026 Challenge? The points you earn are a digital currency that can be spent at participating local businesses, redeemed for high street vouchers, or donated to charity. Download the BetterPoints app with code Read6 today.

As part of the National Year of Reading 2026, you can earn:

- 500 points for completing the Summer Reading Challenge
- 500 points for completing the Read 6 in 2026 Challenge
- 100 points for attending each National Year of Reading library event
- 100 points per week for volunteering at their local library

To redeem your points, find the posters displayed in your library and scan the codes.

Who wore it better? The ultimate Bucks County Show showdown! 🕶️Forget the prize-winning livestock—the real competition t...
27/08/2026

Who wore it better? The ultimate Bucks County Show showdown! 🕶️

Forget the prize-winning livestock—the real competition today is right here at our joint stand! We caught our Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure, Cllr Peter Brazier, matching style points with our Archives team. From dapper retro patterns to the perfect summer fedora, we are bringing serious energy to the showground today. The Buckinghamshire Libraries and Buckinghamshire Archives teams are side-by-side in the main exhibition tent, giving you the perfect double-stop.

Pop on down to see us and:

- Uncover 800 years of local history through our historic maps and records.

- See history come alive with insights into our latest digitisation and conservation projects.

- Celebrate the National Year of Reading with our library team.

- Get free library sign-ups on the spot for books, e-books, and audiobooks.
- Get tailored reading recommendations directly from our expert staff.

Come for the friendly shirt showdown, stay for the incredible stories and resources! 🏛️📚✨📍

Find us in the main exhibition tent now!

We’re excited to be going all in for the with the The Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge 2026! Children can sti...
27/08/2026

We’re excited to be going all in for the with the The Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge 2026! Children can still sign up for Read to the Beat! at their local library or online and enjoy fantastic books, activities, and rewards throughout the holidays. It’s easy to get involved:

- Head down to your local library and sign up with your child’s library card.

- Pick up your starter pack complete with a sticker booklet and Storytime magazine and set your reading goal.

- Start reading! 6 books or more - if you love it, read it.

Once your child reads 6 or more books, the Summer Reading Challenge is complete. But why stop there? After picking up their Completers certificate and medal, you can keep the fun going this summer and Read to the Beat!

🚜 Heading to the Bucks County Show today? Come say hi! ☀️The Buckinghamshire Libraries team is officially on-site, and w...
27/08/2026

🚜 Heading to the Bucks County Show today? Come say hi! ☀️

The Buckinghamshire Libraries team is officially on-site, and we are thrilled to be celebrating the National Year of Reading with you! Drop by our stall to join the celebration and discover a whole new side to your local library.

Here is what we have waiting for you:

* Free library sign-ups on the spot.
* Massive digital downloads including free e-books, e-magazines, and audiobooks.
* Reading recommendations tailored just for you by our team.
* Expert staff ready to show you how to get the most out of your membership.

We have packed our stall with tons of brilliant information, free resources, and friendly faces. Whether you are a lifelong reader or want to kickstart your reading journey for this special year, we promise you will find something to inspire you.

Find us in the main exhibition area—let's celebrate the joy of reading together! 📚✨

Have you written and self-published a book? Ready to share your story with new readers? Buckinghamshire Libraries is in...
26/08/2026

Have you written and self-published a book? Ready to share your story with new readers?

Buckinghamshire Libraries is inviting local writers to take part in our Self-Published Authors Showcase at Buckingham Library on Saturday 10 October 2026 from 10:30am.

Applications close on 29 August 2026, so don't miss this opportunity to put your work in front of new audiences and be part of a special celebration of local writing.

As a participating author, you'll have the opportunity to:

- Showcase and sell your books

- Meet and engage with readers

- Network with fellow local writers

- Share your publishing journey and inspire others

- Celebrate local stories and creative talent

Whether you've published your first book or have an extensive catalogue of titles, we'd love to hear from you.

Access the link in our comments to register your interest today!

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