West Berkshire Libraries

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to tell us what you most like about your local library. We love to hear about how #WestBerks Libraries have made a difference in your life. If you haven't already done so, please share your story with us at buff.ly/4huIKxS

Join us at Theale Library on Saturday 8 March, 10am-12:15pm, for a fun-filled day of challenges and creativity! Try a selection of puzzles, brainteasers, and 3D puzzles that will engage your mind and spark your imagination. For info: 0118 930 3207 | thealelibrary@westberks.gov.uk

If you or someone you know is unable to get to a library, perhaps because of age, disability or other special circumstance, our friendly At Home service may be able to bring library books to you. Please ring 01635 519827 for details or email library@westberks.gov.uk

Please note that #BurghfieldCommon Library will be closed Wednesday 26, Thursday 27 and Friday 28 February, due to staff shortage. We're sorry for any inconvenience caused.

On Thursday 6 March it's World Book Day! We'll be celebrating the day all week across West Berkshire Libraries with a variety of different events, including storytimes and rhymetimes. For details of all our events, please visit: please visit: buff.ly/3sMoPXP

Please note that #BurghfieldCommon Library will be closed today, Monday 24 February, due to staff shortage. We're sorry for any inconvenience.

We’re working with All Yours to tackle period poverty locally. If you need support, just ask staff in any #WestBerks library for an All Yours box of products. Also we welcome donations of unopened packs of period products at #Hungerford, #Newbury, #Thatcham or #Theale libraries.

This weekend craft is a paper spider, inspired by 'Spinderella' by Julia Donaldson & Sebastien Braun. Children should be supervised by a responsible adult at all times when making this craft. Use the photos in our collage to help you. We hope you have fun making your own spider!

Try our #ReadingWell books to help manage your #health and #wellbeing. We have special collections for children, young people and adults, covering mental and physical health conditions, all recommended by health professionals. #WestBerks library members can borrow them for FREE.

Are you looking for something to read right now with no wait time? Try 'The Party House' by Lin Anderson, one of our ‘Instant Access’ titles on BorrowBox! Just download the BorrowBox app or access it via our website to start borrowing: buff.ly/3CZwdSk

Use your #WestBerkshire Libraries card to read #enewspapers from the UK and across the world. Download the #PressReader app for access to over 7,000 digital titles from over 100 countries. Watch the video on our YouTube channel to get started: buff.ly/3zgGJCX

Remember that if you are thinking about learning to drive or just want to brush up your current driving skills, your #WBerksLibraries membership card number will give you FREE online access to #TheoryTest Pro: buff.ly/3w0GoRP

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to tell us what you most like about your local library. We love to hear about how #WestBerks Libraries have made a difference in your life. If you haven't already done so, please share your story with us at buff.ly/4huIKxS

Calling all 7-11 year olds: join us at Newbury Library on Friday 21 February 10:30am-12pm for a Sign Makers Workshop with Explore Learning. This event is FREE, but booking is essential. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer. To book: buff.ly/4glQXUn.

Please note, there will be no Rhymetime at #Newbury Library TODAY, Tuesday 18 February. We are sorry to disappoint you but hope to be back to normal next week. See you soon!

Are you ready to reach for the stars? At Newbury Library this half term join us for an out-of-this-world week of astronomical trivia and mind-blowing space exploration challenges! Suitable for children aged 5+. For more information: buff.ly/3sMoPXP

There are lots of activities for children taking place in West Berkshire libraries this half-term. 🖌️ Craft activities 🐕 Dogs Trust Workshop 🪐 Space and Astronomy Quiz 🦖 Dinosaur-themed activities 📚 Storytimes 🌍 Explore Learning Workshop For details: buff.ly/3sMoPXP

Alongside the new e-book content we've recently added to our Libby e-library catalogue, we've also been adding new e-audiobooks too! Here are just a few that we hope you'll enjoy. 📚⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ For more information about our e-libraries: buff.ly/3woDhSJ.

We're always adding content to our e-library catalogues, here are just a few e-books that we've recently added to Libby! Borrow or reserve your copies now. 📚⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ For more information about our e-libraries: buff.ly/3woDhSJ.

This weekend's craft is a paper jellyfish, inspired by 'Bloom' by Julia Seal. Children should be supervised by a responsible adult at all times when making this craft. Use the photos in our collage to help you and make several to create your own bloom!