Category: What’s On

  • Meet Author Charlie Hedges

    Meet Author Charlie Hedges

    We’re delighted to welcome Charlie Hedges, one of the UK’s foremost experts on missing persons, to Lechlade Community Library and Tourist Information Centre. Charlie will be sharing stories from a fascinating career spent helping to find missing people and delivering justice for families. The talk is inspired by Charlie’s powerful book, ‘Missing: My Life Finding…

  • Step Into a Story This Half Term!

    Step Into a Story This Half Term!

    We’re delighted to invite children aged 6-11 to our next Step Into a Story adventure at Lechlade Community Library! Join us on Wednesday 28th October at 2pm as we bring “Trouble on the Broomstick!” to life with a fun-filled interactive story session. Parents and guardians are asked to stay in the library during the session,…

  • Story & Rhyme Time is Underway!

    Story & Rhyme Time is Underway!

    Yesterday, Marian and Rebecca were all set to welcome little ones to the very first Story & Rhyme Time at Lechlade Community Library and Tourist Information Centre. With stories, songs, rhymes, and even a special bear-sized helper ready to join in, everything was prepared for a fun-filled morning! If you missed the first session, don’t…

  • Lechlade Library Book Club

    Lechlade Library Book Club

    For a festive twist, our December Book Club will be meeting at a local pub on Wednesday 23rd December, from 1pm to 3pm, to discuss A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. This much-loved Christmas classic follows the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge after a series of ghostly visits on Christmas Eve, reminding us of the importance…

  • Lechlade Library Book Club

    Lechlade Library Book Club

    Join us on Tuesday 3rd November, 12.00pm to 1.00pm, when we’ll be discussing this month’s book, Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. The Sunday Times Number One Bestseller“Everyone will be talking about it.” – Bella Mackie If you have any questions, please email Gail at info@lechladelibrary.co.uk. We look forward to seeing you there!

  • Age UK

    Age UK

    Age UK Gloucestershire is coming to Lechlade Community Library and Tourist Information Centre! Join the friendly Help Team Advisors on Tuesday 29th September, 11am to 1pm, to learn about the advice, services, and support available to older people across Gloucestershire. Whether you’re looking for information for yourself, a family member, or a friend, this is…

  • Library Challenge News

    Library Challenge News

    Great news! Extra time has been added for children who have started the Library Challenge but not yet completed. Now you can definitely get all your rewards. See you in the library soon.

  • Big Ted and the Library Challenge

    Big Ted and the Library Challenge

    Big Ted is doing his bear‑iest excited wiggle because the Library Challenge finishes in September — and he doesn’t want anyone to miss out. He’s been reminding every reader (very paw‑litely) that it’s time to finish your tasks, complete your reading, and pop into Lechlade Community Library to collect your rewards.

  • Just how well do you know Lechlade? 

    Just how well do you know Lechlade? 

     Looking for something to keep the kids occupied during the summer holidays?  Visit Lechlade Community Library to buy a copy of the Lechlade Treasure Trail, and take friends and family with you to solve the mystery of the Lost Blade of Babylon. As you follow this self-guided treasure hunt themed Treasure Trail, can you solve the…

  • Activity Packs

    Activity Packs

    Holiday adventures start right here at Lechlade Library! Our free activity packs are bursting with puzzles, crafts and summer fun — perfect for curious minds and busy hands. Pop in, pick one up, and let the exploring begin. Big Ted’s already chosen his… will you choose yours too?