Hythe Library - Hampshire County Council

22/10/2026

Don't miss our next craft session!

We'll be making an adorable hedgehog, a leafy suncatcher, a handy wreath, and monstrous tealight 🧟‍♀️👿🧛

Carers to supervise, suitable for all ages, please book online

22/10/2026

Have you got your tickets yet for the writing workshops? ✍

Join Yarrow Townsend, New Forest Writer in Residence, and Jo Cockwell, local writer and illustrator for these lovely opportunities!

22/10/2026

Our showing is this Saturday - grab yourself a ticket whilst stock lasts! 🐭✨🌟
https://shop.hants.gov.uk/products/the-tailor-of-gloucester-family-theatre-show-hythe-library-saturday-24th-october-2026-3-00pm?_pos=1&_sid=11fa6ab90&_ss=r

Looking for a fun event for all the family? Then these might just be perfect for you!

The Tailor of Gloucester family theatre show is taking place at Hythe Library and Wi******er Library this weekend and then Eastleigh Library and Basingstoke Discovery Centre in November.

Find out more and book your tickets: https://shop.hants.gov.uk/search?q=the+tailor+of+gloucester&options%5Bprefix%5D=las

22/10/2026

Join us this Saturday 24th for our first Play on Words Festival event - Suitcase Stories: Nightjar with African Activities from 10:30am. 🌟

We’re kicking off Play on Words tomorrow!

Discover local legends on the Navy Fields Viking Trail and Ringwood Story Trail, or join Cyril Squirrel on an illustrated adventure at Ballard Water Meadow!

Get creative with Feathers, Friends & Found Poems at Coda Music and Arts Trust, explore stories and learning with African Activities, enjoy adult story readings at Lymington Library, or take a walk on the darker side of literature with the Coastal Gothic Walk.

From outdoor adventures to creative workshops, there’s something for everyone on day one of Play on Words! Click the link below to find out more, or to book: https://www.playonwords.org.uk/event-list

Check out activities and events with African Activities at Coda Music & Arts Trust and Hythe Library - Hampshire County Council the_library, story trails from Culture in Common and Forest Arts Centre

22/10/2026

Whilst you're in for our all day Stay & Play, why not say hello to the friendly nursing team?

They'll be making stressballs! 😠🤪

21/10/2026

Help out your local community by becoming a digital volunteer at Hythe Library!

Digital Support Volunteers help adult library users feel more confident using technology in their local library. You’ll work one to one with customers, using library computers or their own devices on public WiFi, to support simple everyday tasks.

Apply online here: https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs/volunteering/volunteeringopportunities/digital-support-volunteer

19/10/2026

Staff reads of the week!

This week we’ve got crime, romance, family drama and plenty of twists and turns! 👀

Swipe to see our thoughts and find out which books earned top reviews⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.

17/10/2026

The Tailor of Gloucester is coming to Hythe Library on Saturday 24 October at 3pm! 🐭🧵✨

Tickets are still available for some fabulous half-term fun! Expect live music, puppetry, humour and a fresh take on Beatrix Potter’s much-loved tale.

Tickets available here: https://shop.hants.gov.uk/products/the-tailor-of-gloucester-family-theatre-show-hythe-library-saturday-24th-october-2026-3-00pm?_pos=1&_psq=glouces&_psid=222dac492&_ss=e

16/10/2026

There's plenty to do at half term with the kids that'll get their creative juices flowing and inspire the imagination.

African Activities's Nightjar Project Suitcase Story is free for families at Hythe Library on the first Saturday morning.

For older teenagers and young adults, African Activities are offering the chance to work with rapper, MC and experienced facilitator Isaiah Dreads over three days Monday to Wednesday, developing hip-hop, music and lyrics skills and exploring what you want to say.

Illustrators Anita Bagdi and Jo Cockwell are at Forest Arts Centre and Hythe Library respectively on the Monday and Tuesday offering workshops which
encourage children to explore the connections between visual art and story making.

And all across the New Forest there are story trails with activities for families to download and discover together, created by Culture in Common and New
Forest District Council with local children.

Find out more and book your tickets at https://www.playonwords.org.uk/whatson/children-young-people-and-families

Supported by Culture in Common, New Milton Town Council, New Milton Residents Association and with public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

16/10/2026

Download the Spydus Library app!

The Spydus Library app is a free app which lets you check out library loans using a smartphone or device as well as search for books, reserve and renew your items. You can even add multiple library accounts to the app to manage your family’s loans.

This app is available on all iOS and Android devices.

Once you have downloaded the app, click ‘Select Library’ and search ‘Hampshire Libraries’.

Find out more: https://www.hants.gov.uk/librariesandarchives/library/membership/spydus-app