It has been 5 years since our charity was formed and we have come on in leaps and bounds since then. We are now at a stage where we would like to welcome new people to help us continue to grow and develop.
We are seeking a Chair to the Board of Trustees, a Treasurer Trustee and non-role specific trustees who will also bring skills and perspectives to enhance the team.
Why not come along to our next Chatty Cafe on Tuesday 15th October from 10.30am to 12pm and be part of this lovely community. Look for the table with the yellow sign and stay for as long as you like, we’d love to see you there. Chatter & Natter tables are where people can sit if they are happy to talk to others and start or join a conversation, in a welcoming environment. Hundreds of venues offer Chatter & Natter tables, in cafes, pubs, libraries, hospitals – anywhere that people can sit and chat over a coffee. Follow this link to find out more about this nationwide scheme.
Neighbourhood police officers hold regular surgeries in local communities across their beat area.
Come along on Monday 28th October 2024, 4pm to 6pm for some Halloween fun! £3 per child, 3 to 8 years. Please book at the library.
Glitter tattoos available for a small cost…..
In post-World War II Venice, Poirot, now retired and living in his own exile, reluctantly attends a seance. But when one of the guests is murdered, it is up to the former detective to once again uncover the killer.
On Thursday 31st October we are hosting James Hornsby’s adaptation of Dracula. Doors open at 7pm, tickets are £10.00 but if you are also coming to our film night on Tuesday 29th October you get a discount!
James is delighted to present his own spine-chilling adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic gothic-horror novel.
Run by dedicated volunteers, trustees and our part-time National Lottery funded manager, we have been able to cover our running costs and improve our facilities through our fundraising and the support of our Parish Council. We are immensely grateful to everyone who has supported us so far.
However, we also need to think about the longer-term. So the Friends of Buckby Library & Hub has been set up to raise funds which will help sustain us for future generations. Please follow this link HERE to find out more.
A BIG thank you to everyone who came along to our Promises Evening or sent in advance bids. And also a big thank you to everyone who so generously donated their time, expertise or items. We raised over £2,700 for the Library ~ we are so grateful.
We are so sorry but due to unforeseen circumstances we will not be able to open late this evening, Wednesday 9th October. We will close at 4.30pm. Normal opening next week, this is for one week only. If you have books to return then please pop them through the letter box. Thank you for your understanding.
Thursday 10th October 2024, 7.30pm to 9pm. Doors open at 7pm. It’s FREE too!
We are partnering with The Long Buckby Practice who are supporting patients. Do you need some help from your surgery? Want to know more about online services? Do you look after someone and want advice? Need help with a social problem or your wellbeing?
The next session is Tuesday 17th September, 3pm to 4pm.
That we are now supporting the READ EASY scheme? Learning to read as an adult can be life-changing. The benefits can also extend beyond the individual and enable families to break the inter-generational cycle of literacy difficulties. Follow this LINK to find our more.
This month we are part of the Northants and Rutland Open Studios which is an artist network covering the counties of Northamptonshire and Rutland.
Both Bridget Arregger and Margaret Rutherford will be exhibiting at the library during September. Follow this link to the NROS brochure and Read More.
On Friday 27th September we will be hosting an exciting fundraising evening in the Library. Come along and bid on your favourite item, there is so much to choose from!! Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start.
Do not worry if you cannot make it on the night, you can still bid by sending us your name, your contact details, the Lot item and the amount you would like to bid. Send this to promises@buckbylibraryhub.org READ MORE for everything on offer…
