Lincs Libraries

After a rough few years, police officer Annie Graham is looking forward to life with her fiancé. But her arrival at the cottage has stirred up the ghosts of her past and she needs to lay them to rest. Reserve The Forgotten Cottage by Helen Phifer: brnw.ch/21x2wri

It's May - hooray! The days are getting longer and the promise of warmer days ahead is in the air and the May board in the junior library is looking just as bright and cheery to match, thanks once again to #HorncastleLibrary's fabulous Lucy!

Buzz into action this #WorldBeeDay at #BostonLibrary! Meet members of the Boston & District Beekeepers Association, learn about the bees in the portable hive and make your own bee wristband. So fly down to the library and celebrate Bee Day this Saturday, 16th May 10am-12noon.

Half term will soon be here, so make sure you check out the new children's books that have arrived this month!

Looking for a local volunteering opportunity? Then drop-in to #StamfordLibrary on Wednesday 3rd June from 2pm – 4pm and meet local groups that need your help.

Are you interested in philately? Then come along to to Horncastle's NEW Stamp Collectors Club! Meet established collectors or people new to the hobby at #HorncastleLibrary on Fri 15th May, 10am - 12noon Free refreshments provided. For more info email ianan.whitington@hotmail.com

PSS Lincolnshire Shared Lives will be at #StamfordLibrary on Fri 15th May 10.30am -1.30pm. Shared Lives is a type of care and support available for people assessed as eligible for Adult Social Care. You may be able to help or know someone who could benefit from the scheme.

Come and grab yourself a bargain from your book sale table at #GranthamLibrary this May. They have a mix of fiction and non-fiction on offer for you to choose from until the end of the month.

Want to take a trip down memory lane? Discover our local and family history resources and dive into the past. All of our core libraries have a selection of local history books for loan. Lending copies can be reserved online and collected from any Lincolnshire Library.

Join the free & fun community clothing swap courtesy of the Sustainable fashion Forum Team at #LincolnCentralLibrary this Saturday (16th May, 11am - 1pm)! Bring pre-loved clothing, shoes, or accessories, to swap for new-to-you pieces. For more info visit brnw.ch/21x2qI5

Celebrate The National Year of Reading at #GainsboroughLibrary on Sat 16th May, 10.30am-12pm at a special Storytime session featuring the classic tale Hansel and Gretel. Kids can enjoy a fun hands‑on craft activity where they’ll build their own candy house inspired by the story

Did you holiday in #Skegness as a child? Of course you did! 🎢🎡 Visit the exhibition 'Skegness Railway and Station Through the Years' only at #SkegnessLibrary. 2nd - 23rd May, during library opening times. No booking required.

The fabulous Sue at #LongSuttonLibrary received her 20 years service award last week. She started out as a casual worker before moving to the mobiles and then back to Long Sutton Library. We're very lucky to have such a great lady in our midst. Thank you Sue.

Take a look at the images of Long Sutton and surrounding villages available to view this week only at #LongSuttonLibrary. A display of images and resources of Long Sutton and surrounding villages from the library's collection 11th - 16th May

Did you know that reading has lots of mental health benefits? It can reduce stress, help you process emotions, and lets you feel more present in your life. So if you’re making positive changes for yourself, your local library is here for you! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Have you attended any local history talks near you so far this month? Next week at the #LincolnshireLocalHistoryFestival we have lots more exciting talks at a library near you. For more information on any of the events please click the link below. better.org.uk/library/lincol…

'The Enemy's Wife' by Deborah Swift is this week's #SundayStaffPick chosen by Ben at #SkegnessLibrary. "Set in Japanese occupied Shanghai during WW2, this is a deeply moving novel that explores the unimaginably devastating choices that war brings." brnw.ch/21x2lUX

From a childhood spent searching for fossils to his awe-inspiring work as a broadcaster and conservationist, learn about Sir David Attenborough's life in this week's #KidsPick, the perfect read for budding naturalists. brnw.ch/21x2l0Y

Coming up next week at the #LincolnshireLocalHistoryFestival are lots more exciting talks at a library near you. For more information on any of the following events, we recommend you speak to the relevant library as some talks may require a booking. better.org.uk/library/lincol…

Natalie lives a traditional lifestyle with her family for the internet (she doesn't post the nannies or producers). One day she wakes up in the 1850s and realises she must live the life that she promoted online. Reserve Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke: brnw.ch/21x2jP7