Northants Libraries

🐣 Get creative at Irthlingborough Library! Join us for Clay Easter Egg Decorating (Sat 28 Feb–Thu 2 Mar) and make your own egg to take home. Plus, don’t miss our Easter Bonnet Rhymetime—wear your best bonnet! Tues 31 Mar, 10am. All ages welcome! 🎨👒 #EasterFun

📚✨ Visit #Oundle Library on Sat 28 March, 12.30–1.30pm, for a special talk with local author Lorna Marlow! Hear about her writing journey, explore her novels, and purchase a signed copy of her latest book. A FREE drop‑in event—no booking needed! ✍️💫 #LornaMarlow #Author #Event

Events at #Duston Library: Mon 23 Mar 11am-12pm: Chatty Café Tue 24 Mar 10.30-11am: Rhymetime for under-5s Thu 26 Mar 10-11.30am: Stay & Play for under-5s - 10am-12pm: Knit & Knatter Fri 27 Mar 2-5pm: Boardgame Café Sat 28 Mar 11am-1pm: Lego Club

Crafts for under-5s #Duston Library Friday 27 March 10.30am-12pm. Come and join us for a fun craft activity! Aimed at toddlers and above but suitable for all under-5s!

🐰 Easter Bunny Masks & Egg Baskets – Bookable Hop into Easter crafting on Mon 30 March, 10:30–11:30! Kids aged 2–12 can create bunny masks & egg baskets. 🐣🎨 📧 Book via: Towcester.LibraryPlus@westnorthants.gov.uk #EasterCrafts #TowcesterLibrary

🗞️ Want an easier way to keep up with the news? Try PressReader! Adjust the text, listen to articles, translate articles, zoom in, zoom out - whatever works for you. Thousands of eNewspapers & eMagazines, super accessible, and free with your library card! 📚✨

🐾 Capybara Craft – Bookable! Towcester Library have a fun crafting session on Tuesday 31 March, 2–3pm! Children aged 2–12 can make their own adorable capybara decoration to take home. 🎨✨ 📧 Book your space: Towcester.LibraryPlus@westnorthants.gov.uk

Digital skills are now essential to everyday life. Learn more on how to use the internet with #LearnMyWay from @GoodThingsFdn – just drop in to explore topics and learn for free on library PCs. There are bitesize lessons that fit around you 👉 ow.ly/wXxj50Yk9hr

Eriko’s perfect life hides a dangerous loneliness. When fascination turns into obsession, friendship spirals into something far darker. The bestselling author of Butter -returns with a new story that lingers long after the final page. Dive into Hooked on @BorrowBox. #GoAllIn2026

Looking to meet new people and share your love of stories? 📚 Join our Reading Friends group at Northamptonshire Central Library on 18th March, 11am–12pm! No need to read ahead—just drop in for a friendly chat about books and more. Everyone is welcome!

Easter Fair #Wellingborough Library Sat 28 March 10am-2pm. Join us for a raffle, crafts and pocket money games.

The next free Carnegie Talk at #Northampton Central Library will be: 👞Shoes and the Georgian Man by Matthew McCormack👞 Matthew will be discussing his book and taking us back to Georgian times. 🗓️Saturday 28 March 🕑2pm Booking 👉ow.ly/ppWV50Yreb3

🌟Coming soon at Corby Library: author talk & book signing with Northamptonshire author David Mozie🌟 Saturday 21 March 2pm Hear all about his new book ‘Author’s Gamble’, Q&A and chance to buy signed copies -no need to book, just turn up! #NationalYearOfReading2026 #GoAllIn2026

Events at #Duston Library: Mon 16 Mar 11am-12pm: Chatty Café Thu 19 Mar 10-11.30am: Stay & Play for under-5s Thu 19 Mar 10am-12pm: Knit & Knatter Fri 20 Mar 10.30am-12pm: Crafts for under-5s Fri 20 Mar 2-5pm: Boardgame Café

Sleep better with business support from COBRA. COBRA gives you practical guides for starting a business, writing plans & conducting research. Access it for free in all libraries (and from home with your card!). #WorldSleepDay🌙📊✨

Compete against language learners around the world during Multilingual March! Spend at least 5 hours learning on Transparent Language Online during March to be entered for a chance to win a $100 (UK equivalent) Amazon gift card - one for you and one for the library!

🌼 Mother’s Day Crafts (Drop‑in) Get creative at Towcester Library on Sat 14 March, 10:30–12:00! Kids aged 2–12 can drop in and make a special Mother’s Day card. Free, no booking needed. 💐✨ #TowcesterLibrary #FamilyCrafts

🎉 Happy #InternationalDayOfAwesomeness! Celebrate awesome businesses and the brilliant people behind them. ✨ Unlock UK & Ireland company data, director insights and growth trends with FAME for free. Informed decisions are always awesome. 🚀 ow.ly/hS0a50YmjE1

Celebrate International Women's Day at Hunsbury Library! ☕🍰 Join us for a cuppa and a slice of cake on Thursday 12 March, 10am–12pm, with East Hunsbury WI. Connect, chat, and enjoy a morning of community and inspiration. Everyone welcome! #IWD2026 #HunsburyLibrary

Knit and Natter with the Knitwits at #Duston Library every Thursday, 10am-12pm 🧶 Come and join this friendly Knit & Knatter group, open to anyone who likes to knit and/or crochet. You're sure of a warm welcome!