Our December film is Champions on TUESDAY 19TH DECEMBER. A former minor-league basketball coach is ordered by the court to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. He soon realises that despite his doubts, together, this team can go further than they ever imagined. Spend a winter evening in the library feeling good about the world in all it’s guises.
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Christmas Joy!
Please come in to the Library to see this amazing exhibition created by local children and their childminders. Superbly led by Hannah Oddy but please Read More for everyone’s names and ages… Amazing!!
Christmas Fun in the Library!
Find the hidden snowflakes and discover the secret word to see if you can win a certificate…..
LIVING
In 1950s London, a humorless bureaucrat decides to take time off work to experience life after receiving a grim diagnosis. Influenced by a local decadent and vibrant woman, he continues to search for meaning until a simple revelation gives him a purpose to create a legacy for the next generation.
What a great evening, thank you to everyone who came along!
Sing along with Elation Community Voices & St Lawrence Singers, 7.30pm to 9pm. Doors open at 7pm. Festive refreshments available and there is a Raffle too! FREE ENTRY but BOOKING ESSENTIAL!
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry – 28th November
Our next film coming up sees Harold, an ordinary man, who has passed through life, living on the side lines, until he goes to post a letter one day. A seemingly unremarkable man in his sixties, he embarks on a walk, only to keep going for 724kms until he reaches his destination, much to the despair of his wife Maureen. Doors open at 7pm.
A Man Called Otto ~ 24th October
Our October film brings the US adaptation of the wonderful book by Fredrik Backman and a remake of Sweden’s “A Man Called Ove”. Otto is a grump who’s given up on life following the loss of his wife and wants to end it all. Doors open at 7pm, film starts at 7.30pm.
Green Libraries Week
We were delighted to join the green libraries week initiative. Even though the “week” is over we are keeping our displays for a while as looking after our environment is perpetual….photos supplied by our very own Nick Roberts. Do pop in if you missed us last week.
Our First Film night of the Autumn Season ~ 26th Sep
Bank of Dave
Based on the true-life experiences of Dave Fishwick; ‘Bank of Dave’ tells the story of how a working class Burnley man fought to set up a community bank so that he could help local businesses not only survive, but thrive. Doors open at 7pm, film starts at 7.30pm.
Our September Art Exhibition
We are delighted to be an exhibition venue as part of Northants Open Studios and Exhibitions this September. Featuring Clare Brookes, Bridget Arregger and Morgan Lloyd.
Summer Reading Challenge 2023
This year’s Challenge launches on 8th July and will run throughout the school holidays.
Two fascinating sessions coming up for children
We are delighted to be offering two free sessions in collaboration with STEM Ambassador Hub East Midlands and Northampton University. For ages 3-10 years, please contact us here at the library to book a place, numbers will be limited. Coming next on 10th August. Read more for details..
Lots of Summer Activities Coming Up from 25th July
Story and Craft sessions, including a book hunt, during the school holidays every Tuesday afternoon ~ come on in!!
Our Summer Children’s Magic Show Returns on 31st July!
The show will be linked to this years Summer Reading Challenge, the theme of which is Ready…set….read! See below for all the information you need.
