Groby C Library

Groby Library Festival! Catherine Ward local children's author is running an interactive session in the children's area of the library 25April from 10:30-11:30am. Suitable for age 3-11. There will be a limited number of copies of Catherine's beautiful books available to purchase.

Come and join us on 25th April 10-3 to help us celebrate 10 years as a volunteer run community library. In the library and Groby Village Hall @MartinshawPS @BrookvaleGroby @ewoodvilleps @LJG_academy @NewtownLPS @ozzyoshea @PeterABedford

1 day left to go!🎉 The countdown is on, and there’s still time to join the celebration - whether at school or at home💫 Get ready to #GoAllIn this World Book Day! 📚Explore our £1/€1.50 book selection 📆 Join live online events 📖Check out out resources and celebration materials 🎧 Listen to free audiobooks Discover more on our website - worldbookday.com

If you don’t have one, this is your sign to get a library card.

It’s next Sunday! Register online only £10 to take part in our third sponsored bra and pants walk. Raising money for ⁦@BreastCancerNow⁩ and ⁦@PROSTaid⁩ Walk the path through ⁦@BradgatePark⁩ and back where you’ll be welcomed with a hot soup and goody bag.

It makes a great Christmas present. 🎅🏻 Pick up your copy @GrobyCLibrary 🦌

Join us on 8th November for another Christmas themed glass fusion event. Choose from 3 sessions. Only £12. Register in the library or message us on Facebook. Places selling fast!

2026 is on its way and we are delighted to tell you that the @BradgatePark 2026 Calendar is now for sale only £7. The calendar is available from the Visitor Centre at the park, online and Ratby, Groby, Markfield libraries, Groby Post Office and the Nook Coffee Shop in Anstey. 🦌

Will you be coming to the Groby Scarecrow festival? Pick up your maps @GrobyCLibrary and stock up with books for the autumn & winter. Books and Cakes for sale and the cafe will be open both days including take away drinks.

I'm very sorry to say, that due to illness, the children's craft event on Sunday 10th is cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Join us at Groby Community Library for another children's craft event! We'll be exploring garden inspired crafts on Sunday 10th August 10am-12pm. No need to book, £2 per child, adult supervision required. Café will be open to refresh yourselves after all the creativity! 😊🌻🌷

Did you know when you sign up to Give As You Live the retailers you shop with make a donation to us for every purchase you make? This includes many online retailers including supermarkets. So why not help the library while doing your weekly shop.

Only 2 days to go until our Beaver activity session! Summer Reading Challenge starts on Saturday. ⁦@LJG_academy⁩ ⁦@MartinshawPS⁩ ⁦@ewoodvilleps⁩ ⁦@primary_newtown⁩

1 week to go! #SummerReadingChallenge begins 5 July in England and Wales. This year, we're stepping into the #StoryGarden 🌿 Free to take part at your local library or online. Children can read books, earn rewards, and discover the joy of reading. 👉 bit.ly/story_garden

@ewoodvilleps We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at the library. Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge from 5th July.

It’ll soon be time for the Summer Reading Challenge! @ewoodvilleps @MartinshawPS @LJG_academy @NewtownLPS We’re launching it with a special event on 5 July led by @CatherineWard0 featuring her book ‘By the Beaver Pool’ one of the recommended books for this year’s challenge.

The library cafe will be open and we’ve got VE themed children’s crafts from 10am-1pm. Come and see our 1940’s model!

We’re egg cited for our next children’s Crafternoon. 12th April 2-4pm for children aged 3-11 £2 a child. @LJG_academy @MartinshawPS @primary_newtown @ewoodvilleps

It’s World Book Day. What are you reading? #worldbookday2025 We have a wide range of children’s books for all ages. It’s free to join the library and free to borrow books. @MartinshawPS @LJG_academy @ewoodvilleps

🔈VAL #Training Are you interested in getting involved in volunteering and community action in Leicestershire? Come along and join us for a chat to find out more:valonline.org.uk/event/2025/03/…