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Fakenham and Wells Libraries Two libraries based in Norfolk UK. Books, events, PCs and Wi-Fi, printing facilities - and more! Managed by Norfolk County Council.

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Loads of brand new books at Wells Library. From organic gardening to witchy kids books, from adult novels to children's ...
23/10/2026

Loads of brand new books at Wells Library. From organic gardening to witchy kids books, from adult novels to children's ocean stories. Come down and have that new book feeling.

Half term is here and we have some great events on at Fakenham and Wells Libraries! Half term stories and crafts! Some...
22/10/2026

Half term is here and we have some great events on at Fakenham and Wells Libraries!

Half term stories and crafts! Some seasonal stories and crafts, ideal for ages 4+. Free event funded by the Friends of the Library. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No need to book!
Wednesday 28th October 10.30am - Wells Library
Thursday 29th October 10.30am - Fakenham Library

Create with Nature - Coding with Scratch for Green Libraries week
Saturday 31st October 2pm at Fakenham Library
Ideal for ages 7+ To book call 01328 862715 - booking essential.

Fancy a spooky tale to get you in the Halloween spirit? Check out these titles at Wells Library. From witches to monster...
19/10/2026

Fancy a spooky tale to get you in the Halloween spirit? Check out these titles at Wells Library. From witches to monsters to straight up horror.

ID: A display of adult fiction books under a header that reads "Spooky Tales".

Join us on Monday 19th October at 3.30pm for afternoon crafts to continue with our spooky crafts for Halloween. We are...
18/10/2026

Join us on Monday 19th October at 3.30pm for afternoon crafts to continue with our spooky crafts for Halloween. We are making pumpkins and mummies. No need to book just pop along free event all materials are provided. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

ID: Picture of examples of pumpkins and mummies that we are going to be making.

October is Menopause Awareness Month. We have a lot of new free guides to navigating menopause, at Wells Library.
17/10/2026

October is Menopause Awareness Month. We have a lot of new free guides to navigating menopause, at Wells Library.

16/10/2026

Wells Library Lego Club Saturday morning 1030 Free

We had a very creative time at Wells Library Craft Club. Thanks to all our crafters, and painters, and lantern makers.
16/10/2026

We had a very creative time at Wells Library Craft Club. Thanks to all our crafters, and painters, and lantern makers.

A huge thank you to Tim Fisher from Norfolk Rivers Trust, and Rachel Kidd, Curator of Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse Mus...
16/10/2026

A huge thank you to Tim Fisher from Norfolk Rivers Trust, and Rachel Kidd, Curator of Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse Museum, for given such interesting talks at our libraries this week, it's greatly appreciated.

Our next talks are as follows:

Wells Library Friday 6th November 12 noon
Norfolk Saltmarsh: a fragile world. A talk by multi-award winning photographer and writer Annie Green-Armytage

Fakenham Library Wednesday 18th November 2pm
Flint Country - A Stone Journey. A talk by Laurence Mitchell

Both talks £3 include refreshments. To book contact the relevant library. Wells Library 01328 710467. Fakenham Library 01328 862715

TODAY 12 NOON WELLS LIBRARY Perfect weather to stay indoors and hear an interesting talk!From Workhouse to Welfare: rese...
16/10/2026

TODAY 12 NOON WELLS LIBRARY

Perfect weather to stay indoors and hear an interesting talk!

From Workhouse to Welfare: researching Beech House (Gressenhall) 1940s-1970s. A talk by Rachel Kidd.

Discover new research and find out what happened at the Mitford and Launditch Union Workhouse (now Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse museum) following the Second World War. See how the building changed from workhouse to care home and hear memories from the people who lived and worked there at the time.
This talk is given as part of the building's 250th anniversary, made possible with the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Tickets £3 include refreshments. You are welcome to try at the door but to book a place call 01328 710467 (you can leave a message if need be)

A Wells Library Friends event

TOMORROW AT WELLS LIBRARY - 12 noon.From Workhouse to Welfare: researching Beech House (Gressenhall) 1940s-1970s. A tal...
15/10/2026

TOMORROW AT WELLS LIBRARY - 12 noon.

From Workhouse to Welfare: researching Beech House (Gressenhall) 1940s-1970s. A talk by Rachel Kidd.

Discover new research and find out what happened at the Mitford and Launditch Union Workhouse (now Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse museum) following the Second World War. See how the building changed from workhouse to care home and hear memories from the people who lived and worked there at the time.
This talk is given as part of the building's 250th anniversary, made possible with the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Tickets £3 include refreshments. You are welcome to try at the door but to book a place call 01328 710467 (you can leave a message if need be)

A Wells Library Friends event.

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Fakenham
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Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 2pm - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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01328 862715

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