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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.
- FREE to attend
- No need to book
- 2pm to 3pm
- Suitable for ages 6-11
Parents and guardians are asked to stay in the library during the session, and younger siblings are welcome to join in with support.
We can’t wait to see lots of young storytellers at the library!
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Bats, But Not As You Know Them!
Bats are often thought of as spooky Halloween creatures, but according to Andy Smart, they deserve a much better reputation!
Join us at Lechlade Library for “Be Nice to… Bats!”, a fascinating and entertaining talk that will reveal just how amazing these misunderstood animals really are. Discover why bats are so important to our environment, learn some surprising facts, and find out why Andy is such a fan.
Don’t worry, this won’t be a scary Halloween event. It’s suitable for all ages and perfect for anyone who is curious about wildlife, nature, or simply enjoys learning something new.
Come along and see why bats should be celebrated rather than feared. We promise there’ll be more “wow” than “eek”!
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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!
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Friends Against Scams Comes to Lechlade!
Scams can affect anyone, but together we can help protect ourselves, our friends, our families, and our community.
Join us for a FREE Friends Against Scams awareness session at Lechlade Community Library & Visitor Information Centre on:
Thursday 5th November, 10am to 12 noon
This informative and empowering session will help you:
- Recognise the most common scams
- Understand how scammers operate
- Learn why people can become victims
- Discover ways to support friends, family, and neighbours
- Build confidence in staying safe and informed
Whether you’re a resident, carer, volunteer, local business owner, or simply want to help make Lechlade a safer place, this session is for you.
Together, we can become a community that is informed, aware, and ready to stand against scams.
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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 the Lost and Delivering Justice for the Living.’
This promises to be a captivating evening, offering a unique insight into real-life investigations, missing persons cases, and the experiences behind the book.
To book your place, please email: info@lechladelibrary.co.uk
Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment!
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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 of kindness, generosity and community.
Whether you’re a regular member or joining us for the first time, we’d love to see you for an afternoon of lively discussion, festive cheer and good company.
For more information, please email Gail at info@lechladelibrary.co.uk.
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Story and Rhyme Time
Introducing Story & Rhyme Time at Lechlade Community Library!
We’re delighted to announce the launch of our brand-new Story & Rhyme Time sessions for pre-school children!
Join us every Thursday at 10:30am, starting 8 October, for a fun-filled 45 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, and plenty of imagination. These friendly sessions are a wonderful way for little ones to develop a love of books, build confidence, and enjoy time with other children.
- Suitable for all pre-school children
- No charge and no need to book
- Weekly during term time
- Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Whether you’re a regular library visitor or joining us for the first time, we’d love to welcome you along. Just pop in and enjoy the fun!
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Free Computer Help
Every Thursday 10am to 1pm – Free computer and IT help
No Question too Trivial! Free and No Need to Book!
In Person, Not on the Telephone. Come in and ASK:-
- How to set up an email account
- How to Print using Bluetooth?
- How to research your Ancestry
Whatever IT and Computer Questions YOU have, We will try and ANSWER
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Mahjong Club at Lechlade Library
“The game of Mah Jong is fairly easy to learn, though mastering the game is said to take a lifetime!”
Would you like to learn to play???
Then email us at info@lechladelibrary.co.uk to book your place.
We meet the first and third Wednesdays of every month, 4-6pm in the library.