Library Blog

  • Library of Things!

    Library of Things!

    Did you know that there is a Library of Things! Gloucestershire libraries will loan you things like a dehumidifier or a food dehydrator in the same way that you can borrow a book! You have to go and collect from Charlton Kings but what a wonderful thing to have access to with your Library card!

  • Maps and Guides for sale

    Maps and Guides for sale

    There are a variety of Maps and Booklets for sale in the library, which will inspire you to explore the beautiful Cotswolds. These leaflets are wonderful little maps, each of them showing a circular walk from Lechlade Market Square. They vary from the interesting Heritage Walk of just over 1 mile around Lechlade, or the…

  • Library home delivery?

    Library home delivery?

    Unable to get to your local library? Let us bring the library to you! We are considering a new initiative for volunteers to deliver books direct to the home for those unable to visit the library themselves. Is this of interest to you or someone you know in our community? This service will have to…

  • Researching Ancestry

    Researching Ancestry

    in the Library for FREE Log in to Gloucestershire Libraries on the Library computers. You MUST use the library computers to get the FREE credits. On the Home page, look for the grey coloured menu on the right hand side. In the Virtual Reference Library, click on ‘Local & Family History’. Scroll down and get…

  • Ancestry

    Ancestry

    Did you know that you can use Ancestry (Library Edition) web site for free as part of your library membership. Not a member? Join the library for free! You need to come in to the library as you can’t remotely access this e-resource, you can only use it on a public network computer in the…

  • Lechlade Library – Author Visit

    Lechlade Library – Author Visit

    Discover the hidden rivers and secret streams that feed the iconic Thames with author Richard Mayon-White as he brings to life the stories behind his beautifully illustrated book with Wendy Yorke: Exploring The Thames Rivers and Streams. This captivating talk will take you beyond the well trodden Thames path and in to the heart of…

  • Lechlade Library – Regular Events

    Lechlade Library – Regular Events

    Lechlade Library Book Club – 4th Wednesday of the month Mah Jong – first and third Wednesdays of every month Free Computer Help – Every Thursday See below for more details . Lechlade Library Book Club We meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 5.30pm to discuss the book chosen for that month, and…

  • Pam Ayres Visits Library

    Pam Ayres Visits Library

    Pam Ayres MBE visited Lechlade Community Library and Tourist Information Centre on 25th June 2025. Thank you Pam for visiting us, and for donating and signing your books. We really appreciate you supporting us. Pam Ayres chatted to some of the library users. Pam Ayres also signed some books for the library, and library users.

  • Lechlade Local Walks

    Lechlade Local Walks

    We have a selection of Local Walk leaflets available at just 50p from the Library.

  • Need Computer Help?

    Need Computer Help?

    TUESDAY 10TH JUNE 10AM-1PM AND WEDNESDAY 11TH JUNE 4-7PM ASK OUR COMPUTER AND IT SPECIALIST ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE IT’S FREE AND NO NEED TO BOOK SEE YOU THEN