Library Blog

  • Travel on the brain?

    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…

  • The Children’s Library Challenge

    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…

  • Meet Local Author, Alison Marsh

    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’.…

  • Meet Your Town Councillors

    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.

  • We’re supporting Loneliness Awareness Week

    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…

  • Big Ted’s Beary Important Family‑Tree Findings!

    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…

  • Treasure Trails

    Treasure Trails

    Treasure Hunt Through Lechlade-on-Thames – Explore Lechlade on this self-guided treasure hunt themed Treasure Trail. As you follow the Trail route, can you solve the sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features and monuments to discover the location of the buried treasure? The Trail route explores the town with an option to cross Halfpenny Bridge to have a picnic…

  • Thank You to Our Volunteers

    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.

  • Age UK

    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…

  • Dementia Information Session

    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…