Library Blog

  • Spring Clean for a Cause!

    Spring Clean for a Cause!

    Lechlade Community Library is teaming up with Lechlade WI this April — and we need your help. For the month of April, we’ll have a BIG RED BRA BOX in the library, collecting unwanted or unloved bras in support of Against Breast Cancer. Their bra recycling scheme keeps textiles out of landfill and raises vital…

  • Easter Update

    Easter Update

    We’re excited to share that for the first time, the Library and Tourist Information Centre will be open on Easter Saturday, 4th April, from 10am to 1pm. If you’re out and about enjoying the Easter festivities, don’t forget to pop in and say hello. Whether you need books, local info, or just a friendly chat,…

  • Welcome to Our Easter Celebration!

    Welcome to Our Easter Celebration!

    We’re delighted to invite children and families to join us for a joyful collection of Easter-themed activities designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and plenty of smiles. From science experiments to a poetry competition, each activity is crafted to help young readers explore, imagine, and celebrate the season together. We can’t wait to share the fun…

  • Let’s Bring Reading Back to Life

    Let’s Bring Reading Back to Life

    Across the UK, fewer people are picking up books — but together, we can turn the page. Passion is the spark that reignites a love of reading. When stories connect with the things we care about — our hobbies, our fandoms, our local pride — reading becomes exciting again. That’s the spirit behind the National…

  • Discover Something New — For Free!

    Discover Something New — For Free!

    For a limited time, Lechlade Community Library and Tourist Information Centre is offering free audiobook loans. Whether you’re walking, commuting, or relaxing at home, audiobooks make it easy to enjoy reading in a whole new way. Explore the collection and find your next favourite listen for free. Ready to press play?

  • The State of Adult Reading in 2025:

    The State of Adult Reading in 2025:

    What It Means for Our Community The State of the Nation’s Adult Reading: 2025 Report – The Reading Agency The latest national research into adult reading habits reveals an encouraging yet complex picture. More adults across the UK are reading — but many still don’t see themselves as “readers.” For libraries, this presents both an…

  • Calling All Young Writers!

    Calling All Young Writers!

    The Royal Mint Museum is hosting a Short Story Competition for 7–11-year-olds! Write a story about GOLD (up to 500 words) for a chance to win:– A gold coin– £5,000 for your school or local library– Your story illustrated by an artist! Entries open 16 February – 17 April 2026. Don’t miss this golden opportunity!Find…

  • Jigsaws at the Library

    Jigsaws at the Library

  • Find Support

    Find Support

    For too many people, January is the coldest, loneliest and most challenging time of the year. As well as taking its toll on mental health this long, dark month can be financially difficult and many households face the stark choice between heating and eating. Warm Welcome Week will shine a colourful light on the joy,…

  • Warm Welcome Week

    Warm Welcome Week

    We’re proudly supporting #WarmWelcomeWeek this January, helping everyone find a place of warmth, connection, and friendship close to home.  Join us in celebrating the kindness and community happening in #WarmWelcomeSpaces across the UK. https://www.warmwelcome.uk/warm-welcome-week