Bournemouth Library

30/09/2026

Words for Wellbeing in Wonderland
Friday 30th October, 2.30-4.00pm
Bournemouth Library - Free event for adults - Booking required

"Join Words for Wellbeing for an afternoon of poetry inspired by Alice in Wonderland, featuring poems written in collaboration with Pavilion Dance South West that will be displayed at their studios from 23rd October - 4th November.

We also want to hear your poems of childlike wonder, curiosity, dreams, and self-discovery, so bring along your own work or a favourite poem and read it during the open mic section.

This interactive event will also feature two fun writing exercises to spark your imagination and creativity!"

To book a free space, phone Bournemouth Library on 01202 127000 or email [email protected]

21/09/2026

Take part in our Reading BINGO challenge at Bournemouth Library for your chance to win a £50 book token!

-Pick up a Reading BINGO card.
-Complete the challenge.
-Return your completed card by 31 December 2026 to be entered into the prize draw.

It's a fun way to discover new books, try different types of reading, and celebrate the joy of reading.

Pop into Bournemouth Library to get started. Good luck!

04/09/2026

Bournemouth Music Library have just had a delivery of some shiny new books...why not come on down and give them a whirl!

04/09/2026

Come to the Bournemouth Music Library and give our new books a whirl!

29/08/2026

Our Summer Reading Challenge progress board is filling up nicely! Thank you to everyone who has taken part. We've enjoyed hearing about the books you have been reading and seeing you engage with our wonderful craft activities.

There's still time to sign up. Read 6 books to complete the challenge. As you progress you will receive a storytime magazine, 6 special stickers, bookmark, certificate and medal!




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20/08/2026

We would love you join us in Conversation Corner in Bournemouth Library on 7th September at 10am! Conversation Corner is the area with laminate flooring near the start of the stairs on the first floor.

Join us for an exclusive live online event with Matt Haig on the 7th of September! Don’t miss the internationally bestselling author of The Midnight Library and Reasons to Stay Alive, as he talks books, ideas and his latest novel The Midnight Train, followed by a live audience Q&A. Hosted by – sign up FREE here: https://bolinda.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OUgI2AxrTQS6bKP3vu04XQ #/registration to watch at home or visit Bournemouth Library , which will be hosting a live viewing in Conversation Corner.

18/08/2026

August Bank Holiday
All BCP Council libraries will be closed on Monday 31 August 2026.

To view the catalogue and renew loans or use free online information resources, eBooks, eAudiobooks, newspapers & magazines visit the Libraries web pages bcpcouncil.gov.uk/libraries

17/08/2026

Our fifth drop-in craft event of the Summer Reading Challenge starts today! Come along to Bournemouth Library and create an instrument out of junk!

Monday 17th - Saturday 22nd August - during library opening hours

There's still time to sign up and complete the challenge.



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15/08/2026

We are manifesting!

10/08/2026

Our fourth drop-in craft event of the Summer Reading Challenge starts today! Come along to Bournemouth Library and create a CD creature!

Monday 10th-Saturday 15th August - during library opening hours

Whilst you are here, why not sign up to the challenge or choose some new books. We now have over 160 children participating.




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