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PLEASE BE OUR FRIEND

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.

Our September Exhibition

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.

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LB Surgery Drop-In Sessions

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.

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Wicked Little Letters ~ Tuesday 24th September

A 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a dark, absurd scandal based on a stranger-than-fiction true story. When Edith and fellow residents start to receive wicked letters full of unintentionally hilarious profanities, foul-mouthed Rose is charged with the crime. The anonymous letters prompt a national uproar, and a trial ensues.

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COME ALONG TO OUR AMAZING PROMISES AUCTION

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!!

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…

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Did you know?

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.

Extinction? Re-Introduction? The Movie!

If you missed this fascinating talk by local naturalist Nick Roberts back in June why not come along to see the film of the talk, followed by a discussion with Nick. Thursday 12th September from 2.30pm to 4pm. Free to attend, donations welcome, refreshments available. Please book in advance.

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Summer Reading Challenge 2024

The Summer Reading Challenge encourages children to keep reading during the school summer holidays – and to choose anything they enjoy to read! It’s free to take part and children can sign up at the Library from 6th July and it runs throughout the school holidays. We will also be running a pre-school challenge for anyone under the age of 4. 

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Super Summer Children’s Activities

We’re very excited about the amazing “make your own” activities we have coming up every Tuesday afternoon in the summer holidays, 2.30pm to 3.30pm, starting on 30th July, all sessions include a story, a craft and a library hunt. £2.50 per session. Everyone who completes the hunt gets a free gift!!! Please ensure you book early as numbers will be limited. Read More for dates and details.

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