Category: News
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Travel on the brain?
Got itchy feet? Dreaming of beaches, city breaks, or mountain escapes? Join us at Lechlade Community Library on Thursday 23 July, 10am–1pm, for our WHERE NEXT? Travel Information Drop‑In. We’ll have guidebooks, maps, travel tips, passport advice, and friendly expert Alex Harding on hand to help you plan your next adventure. Drop in, explore, and…
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The Children’s Library Challenge
The Children’s Library Challenge starts this coming Saturday (11th July). It’s FREE for all local children. If you’re not a library member, we can join you up for free. Read the books you choose, complete simple tasks and win rewards.You can join up any time over the summer. We’re looking forward to welcoming you. DON’T…
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Meet Local Author, Alison Marsh
Join us in welcoming Ali, from Kencot when she will be telling us about her life as a Private Investigator Ever wondered what a private investigator really does? Join us for a special evening with local author Ali Marsh, who’ll be sharing the real‑life secrets, surprises, and behind‑the‑scenes stories that inspired her book ‘Private Lies’.…
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Meet Your Town Councillors
Town Councillors will be holding drop‑in sessions at Lechlade Library, giving residents an easy way to talk about local issues, services, and community matters. Come along, have a chat, and share what’s on your mind.
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We’re supporting Loneliness Awareness Week
Loneliness is a normal human emotion — something many of us experience at different points in our lives. Libraries can play a powerful role in helping people feel seen, welcomed, and connected. At Lechlade Community Library, we’re encouraging small moments of connection this week: a chat at the desk, a smile between neighbours, a shared…
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Big Ted’s Beary Important Family‑Tree Findings!
Big Ted has spent the morning paw‑ing through his past, perched at the computer and convinced he’s uncovered some fur‑midable ancestors. He’s now telling everyone he might be descended from a long line of distinguished Sun Bears, though he also insists there’s a Grizz‑tacular great‑grand‑paws He’s calling it his “Ances‑bear‑try journey.” Honestly, the whole thing…
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Thank You to Our Volunteers
It’s Volunteers Week — and today is all about YOU. To every volunteer who gives their time, their kindness, their patience, their humour, and their heart: thank you. You keep the doors open, the books flowing, the community connected, and the magic alive. We couldn’t do any of this without you.
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Age UK
Age UK Gloucestershire – Tuesday 23rd June An advisor from Age UK Gloucestershire will be in the library from 11am to 1pm, along with a colleague who runs The Voice of Older People. This is an initiative to gather the views and opinions of older people in Gloucestershire on what matters to them. Age UK Gloucestershire will use the…
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Dementia Information Session
10th June, a Dementia Adviser from Alzheimer’s Society, will be with Lechlade Community Library and Tourist Information Centre from 10.30am to around noon. There will be a short introduction as to how the Society can provide support to people from pre-diagnosis onwards, followed by a Q&A until about 11am There will then be one‑to‑one drop‑in sessions when…
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Volunteering
– Leading on aspects of our IT. This would include redesigning our website and helping us to improve our digital profile. This role can be undertaken in the library or you could work from home if that was more suitable.