Blandford Library

08/09/2026

Try memoir writing at Blandford Library this autumn!
Come along and meet the tutor, Alex Wallace on Tuesday 8th September. Drop in between 11am and midday for a cuppa and a chat.

Starting on the 25 of September on Friday mornings from 10:30 am to 1pm:
Sept 25 / Oct 9 / Oct 23 / Nov 6 / Nov 20 / Dec 4.
Ever thought about writing a memoir but didn’t know where to start?
Then this FREE short course is for you.

No writing experience needed. And there’s tea and biscuits too.

30/08/2026

29/08/2026

All Dorset council libraries will be closed on Monday 31st August
But rest assured, we will back to normal for the remainder of the week
We hope you enjoy your weekend

28/08/2026

"We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Dolly Parton. Dolly was a remarkable champion for children's reading, dedicated to helping more children access books and experience the joy of stories. She understood the life-changing power of reading and worked tirelessly to ensure more young people had the opportunity to benefit from it. Dolly's dedication and unwavering belief in the power of books has left a legacy that will be felt for generations to come. Thank you, Dolly."

Quote from Book Trust

We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Dolly Parton.

Dolly was a remarkable champion for children's reading, dedicated to helping more children access books and experience the joy of stories.

She understood the life-changing power of reading and worked tirelessly to ensure more young people had the opportunity to benefit from it.

Dolly's dedication and unwavering belief in the power of books have left a legacy that will be felt for generations to come.

Thank you, Dolly. 🩷 📚

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[Photo: Shawn Miller., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.]

27/08/2026

Look at our finishers board for the Summer Reading Challenge!

26/08/2026

These are some of the lovely microphones that the children made at this years last Summer Reading Challenge craft event. Aren't they brilliant?

26/08/2026

Join us today at 10:30pm to make a microphone in our Summer Reading Challenge Event where you can earn yourself a sticker if you have signed up to the challenge.

Reading Agency

25/08/2026

19/08/2026

Join us today at 10:30pm to make a rainmaker in our Summer Reading Challenge Event where you can earn yourself a sticker if you have signed up to the challenge.

Reading Agency