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Back at school already?Don't worry, it's not too late to finish the Summer Reading Challenge! Pop into your local librar...
05/09/2026

Back at school already?

Don't worry, it's not too late to finish the Summer Reading Challenge! Pop into your local library, complete the Challenge, and make sure you collect all your well-earned goodies.

Remember, you still have a medal and certificate to collect at your library's medal ceremony - don't stop now!

(Image shows a young boy in school uniform smiling at the camera whilst holding a book).

The Reading Agency

Join us for a spooky craft event this Halloween season!Enjoy a fun-filled hour of Halloween-inspired arts and crafts. It...
04/09/2026

Join us for a spooky craft event this Halloween season!

Enjoy a fun-filled hour of Halloween-inspired arts and crafts. It's a fantastic opportunity to unleash your creativity and make some spooky creations to take home with you. All materials and guidance will be provided, so just bring your imagination!

Barnwell Road Library - Spooky Crafts | Tuesday 27th October | 10.30-11.30am
Arbury Court Library - Spooky Crafts | Thursday 29th October | 2.30-3.30pm

Our events are free to attend, but booking is recommended. Barnwell Road Library: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spooky-crafts-at-barnwell-road-library-tickets-1999700592302?aff=ebdsoporgprofile . Arbury Court Library: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spooky-crafts-at-arbury-court-library-tickets-1999702734710?aff=ebdsoporgprofile



Image description: Halloween-themed crafts including ghosts, pumpkins, a rabbit and a black cat.

Cambridge Central Library will be closed for staff training from 9.30am to 2pm next Monday, 7 September. We will re-open...
02/09/2026

Cambridge Central Library will be closed for staff training from 9.30am to 2pm next Monday, 7 September. We will re-open in the afternoon as usual from 2 to 6pm.

Our other libraries will be open as usual that morning: Milton Road and Rock Road libraries will be open from 9am, and the Clay Farm Centre library from 9.30am.

To find your nearest library, please visit our website:
https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/libraries-leisure-culture/libraries/visit-a-library/your-library

And don't forget that you can renew, reserve and manage your account online, and that your online library is always open: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/libraries-leisure-culture/libraries/borrow

Image shows a shop door with a closed sign.

02/09/2026

Your local library offers more than books. Through the Cambridgeshire Libraries Blood Pressure Monitor Loan Scheme, you can borrow a blood pressure monitor for free with your library card. The Get Moving Cambridge team visited our local library in Cambridge and created this video, showing you what you get in the blood pressure monitor pack.

High blood pressure often has no symptoms, so checking it regularly can help you stay informed about your health. Ask at your local library to find out more about borrowing a monitor. Or visit www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/libraryandwellbeing

Cambridgeshire Libraries

01/09/2026

High blood pressure often has no symptoms, yet it is a leading cause of heart attacks and strokes. That's why it's important to get your blood pressure checked. If your blood pressure is high, you can get support to bring it under control and reduce your risk of serious health problems.

We have health check kiosks currently stationed in three of our libraries. The kiosk can measure your blood pressure, heart rate, BMI and body fat. Taking just five minutes to complete, you'll receive a personalised report with recommendation and information for further support.

Visit Arbury Court Library, Bar Hill Library and Huntingdon Library this September and check your numbers.

[Images are a slide show with text and photos. The first slide reads "Have you seen the health kiosks in some of our libraries? The second slide shows four images of the health kiosks in different libraries with people using them. The third sides reads "Check it out this September, at Arbury Court Library, Bar Hill Library and Huntingdon Library." The final slide contains the Cambridgeshire County Council logo, Cambridgeshire Libraries logo and a hashtag .]

We’re delighted to be partnering with the Cambridge Film Festival for a very special free family event as part of their ...
01/09/2026

We’re delighted to be partnering with the Cambridge Film Festival for a very special free family event as part of their 45th anniversary programme.

Join us at Cambridge Central Library on Sunday 27 September for one of two one-hour sessions (12.30-1.30 pm or 2-3pm) featuring 30 minutes of arts and crafts followed by a screening of The Tiger Who Came to Tea.

Tickets are free but places are limited; please book the session you would like to attend in advance: https://ti.to/cambridge-film-trust/tigercentrallibrary

Image shows an illustration from The Tiger Who Came to Tea: a child watches a tiger drink water from the kitchen sink.

It’s not too late!There's still time to complete the Summer Reading Challenge at your local library. Make sure you've co...
29/08/2026

It’s not too late!

There's still time to complete the Summer Reading Challenge at your local library. Make sure you've collected every goodie from all six weeks and celebrate everything you've achieved this summer so far.

We can't wait to see what you've read!

(Image shows a table covered in colourful Challenge materials).

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Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
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