Library Blog

  • 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.

  • 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…

  • Volunteering

    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.

  • Volunteering

    Volunteering

    Our current available volunteer roles include: – Running or supporting a Rhymetime session for preschool children and their accompanying adults. This would be a weekly commitment on a day yet to be decided.

  • Lechlade Library Book Club

    Lechlade Library Book Club

    This month’s book is The Names by Florence Knapp. Join us on Wednesday 24th June, 5pm–6pm to discuss the story and catch up with other readers. Please email Clare at info@lechladelibrary.co.uk if you have any questions.

  • Join us to talk about the new EU Entry / Exit System (EES)

    Join us to talk about the new EU Entry / Exit System (EES)

    Heading to Europe this summer? Give yourself more time than you think… The new EU border system (EES) is now live for UK travellers. In some places, it’s quick and easy. In others… queues have been a bit longer than people expected. The twist? It’s not the same everywhere: Translation: your experience will depend on…

  • Travel Inspiration Drop In

    Travel Inspiration Drop In

    Join us at Lechlade Community Library for a relaxed Travel Drop‑In Session — a friendly space to browse, chat, and get inspired! Thursday 21st May 2026. 10am – 1pm. Lechlade Community Library. Local Personal Travel Consultant Alex Harding will be available for informal conversations. Whether you’re planning ahead, narrowing down ideas, or already have something…

  • GCC Adult Social Care

    GCC Adult Social Care

    Looking after someone or curious about adult social care support?  Join us for an informal drop-in session at Lechlade Community Library and Tourist Information Centre where you can chat with Gloucestershire Adult Services. Wednesday 20th May 10am – noon. Whether you’re a carer, supporting a loved one, or just want to learn more, everyone is…

  • Becoming Scam Aware

    Becoming Scam Aware

    What We Learned from Trading Standards This week we were joined by Trading Standards for a drop‑in information session, and it turned out to be one of the most valuable conversations we’ve had in a while. Scams are becoming more sophisticated, more frequent, and unfortunately more convincing — so having an expert walk us through…