Medway Libraries (Inactive)

Did you know that Holocaust Memorial Day is marked each year on 27th January, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and concentration camp? Come along to your library to find books related to this very important topic.

Did you know that we run many Pop in and Play sessions across Medway? Parents or carers can drop in with their children to meet, chat and play. Suitable for children 8 years and under and there's no need to book. medway.gov.uk/info/200181/li…

👀Take a look at some of our new Young Adult selection! 👀 Maybe you want to read the next book in a series taking booktok by storm in Crowntide? Maybe you want a good thriller in The Obsession? Or curl up with a light-hearted coming-of-age story in The Taylors Version?

Join us next Saturday, 31 January, for the return of our popular teen crochet club. This group for young people ages 11 to 18 is open to all abilities from complete beginner to experienced crocheter. 📅Saturday 31 January 🕒10.30am to 11.30am 📍Gillingham Library

Join us on Thursday 5 February for the launch of 'Read and Roam'. This new event series allows library users to meet at the library and go for a walk in the local area. These events happen on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month, leaving from Wigmore Library at 10am.

Trace Your Family History with Medway Libraries! Curious about your roots? As a Medway library member, you can access amazing online resources to help uncover your ancestry. Simply visit your local library or archives centre, log in, and begin your journey into the past today!

📚✨ Who’s YOUR favourite book character? ✨📚 Pop into Wigmore Library and add to our colourful Post-it Note Board! You can write the name of your favourite character or draw them — whatever inspires you! 🎨✏️ 📍 Wigmore Library 🕒 Available all day during opening hours

Are you taking part in the #100Words100Days challenge? Don't forget to join us for the 25 day check in at Rochester Library this Friday. 📅Friday 23 January 🕒1pm - 2.30pm 📍Rochester Library #MedwayLibraries #Medway #100Words100Days #Writing

This week is health information week! Come into the library and find out some of the ways you can be kind to your body and mind #Health #Mind #Mindfulness #Yoga #HealthInformationWeek #Fitness

Here at Medway Libraries we will combating Blue Monday with Warm Welcome Week! Don't feel cold and isolated at home - pop into one of our 15 libraries and see what clubs and activities are on, in addition to books, to chase away blues away.

📣BOOK OF THE MONTH📣 The Teacher of Auschwitz by Wendy Holden. Enjoy unlimited access of both the audiobook and ebook on BorrowBox through January. Multiple physical copies available throughout Medway. #BookOfTheMonth #YearOfReading #MedwayLibraries #Medway #Library

🎶 Songs & Scones at Walderslade Village Library 🎶 Join us for Songs and Scones, a delightful event that brings people together through live music, conversation, and tasty treats! Fri 13 Feb 1:30 PM Walderslade Village Library 👉 Book your place here: tinyurl.com/25e4c53r

Need a refresh of your wardrobe? Bring your old clothes to us, and walk away with new stuff, for free! For every item you bring in, you get a token. For every token, you take something home. (All donations must be clean and of good quality.) 📍 Gillingham Library 🕚 11-3pm

Come along to one of our Toddler Shake and Boogie sessions to get moving, spend time with your child, and meet other parents/carers. This energetic and fun-packed activity session offers rhymes, songs and movement for pre-schoolers. tinyurl.com/35yy6st7

Another year of free repairs awaits! Here are the details for this year's repair cafes so far - Sat 17 Jan Strood Library Sat 28 Feb Twydall Library Sat 14 Mar Luton Library For more info visit medway.gov.uk/medwayrepairca… #MedwayLibraries #Medway #RepairCafe

Does your child enjoy playing with LEGO? If so, come along to our LEGO clubs to create, use your imagination and make friends. To find out when and where these sessions take place, visit tinyurl.com/2erje4ej #MedwayLibraries #LegoClub #Lego

Looking to make new friends? Our social groups are the perfect place to meet like minded people over a cup of tea or coffee. For information about these groups, visit tinyurl.com/ypfh5bxv or speak to a member of staff at your local library. #MedwayLibraries #Medway

Do you know the benefits of taking your baby to baby bounce and rhyme sessions? 🌟 Babies are captivated by the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes 🌟 Early rhyme time is linked to strong language development and early learning skills For more info - tinyurl.com/bdzm4p64

Is your new years resolution to spend more time being creative? Get inspired at one of our free adult art & craft groups - from painting to origami, there's something for everyone. For more details, visit tinyurl.com/483mnkpv or call 01634 337 799

Sick of being told teenagers don't read books? Come along to Bookish, a relaxed and friendly book club for teens where you can do crafts, have a chat and swap recommendations. Running fortnightly on Fridays, 3.45pm-4.45pm, Twydall Community Hub.