Canford Heath Library

05/09/2026

27/08/2026

Have you got your FREE Read to the Beat magazine yet?

No?

It couldn't be easier. Just read your first book in this year's Summer Reading Challenge and it's all yours.

It's proving very popular. We keep finding our library assistants sneaking off to read it!

🥈There's still time to earn your certificate and medal, too.
The challenge will end on Saturday September 19th so pop into any BCP library and tell us what you've been reading.

23/08/2026

We've had a brilliant summer so far, and it's not over yet! Drop into your local BCP Library for more free, fun events this coming week! You could...

🏅If you've been reading some more books, drop in and collect your Summer Reading Challenge stickers, certificate and medal!

📅Tuesday 25 August
🎶Make some very loud Chicken Cups and Thunderclappers in the Noisy Room!
📍Christchurch Library
🕐10am - 12 noon

📅Thursday 27 August
🎵 Join Explore Learning for a song-writing adventure into the jungle!
📍Canford Heath Library
🕐10.30-11.30am
🎟️ Book your free place online:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/canford-heath-library-song-writing-adventure-the-jungle-jam-tickets-1993678989526

📅Friday 28 August
🎶Make some Wonderful Windchimes
📍Highcliffe Library
🕐Drop in from 21 noon - 4pm

🤩Join in with lots of other fun, free drop in crafts, at all of our other libraries! For full details check out our What's On here:
https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Assets/Libraries/Reading-challenge/Whats-on-children-and-families-summer-2026.pdf

22/08/2026

We can't believe the Summer Holidays are nearly at an end! Come along to make a collage of your favourite memories during normal opening hours next week. Bring your photos, tickets and mementoes to include.

⭐ Don't forget to let us know how you have got on with the Summer Reading Challenge! We have your certificates and medals waiting. 🏅

19/08/2026

🎼🎶It's been a busy summer in the libraries... lots of children have already joined up to this year's Summer Reading Challenge, Read to the Beat, lots of children have come back in to collect their stickers, lots and lots have already completed the challenge, and lots and lots and lots of books have been read...and it's not too late to join in the fun! 🤩

17/08/2026

We are so excited about this event! All current and previous rhymetimers welcome, bring your singing voice! 🎵🎶

17/08/2026

August Bank Holiday
All BCP Council libraries will be closed on Monday 31 August 2026.

To view the catalogue and renew loans or use free online information resources, eBooks, eAudiobooks, newspapers & magazines visit the Libraries web pages bcpcouncil.gov.uk/libraries

17/08/2026

Just over 2 weeks of the holidays to go, and we've still got lots to keep you busy! Word on the street is we might actually get a bit of rain this week, so if you're looking for some indoor fun, we have some suggestions...

🏅Come in and collect your Summer Reading Challenge stickers, or if you haven't signed up yet there's still loads of time to get involved!

📅Monday 17 August
🎶Make your own musical instruments from recycled materials
📍Broadstone Library
🕐Drop in anytime all day!

🗓️ Tuesday 18 August
🐸Make your own animal noise maker with Jennie from Upton Country Park
📍Tuckton Library
🕙 11am

🎼Make Sound of Music paper dolls!
📍Ensbury Park
🕙10.30–11.30am

💿🐌 Make a CD T***s the Snail
📍Canford Heath
🕙10.30am–12.30pm

🐢Sea Turtle Tambourines
📍Highcliffe
🕙Drop in from 12noon-4pm

🎵 Join Explore Learning for a song-writing adventure into the jungle!
📍Sessions at Springbourne Library, Rossmore Library, Tuckton Library and Creekmoor Library
🎟️ Book your free place online:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/explore-learning-bournemouth-32994917913

✨ For full details on everything happening in all of our libraries this week check out our Summer What's On here:
https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Assets/Libraries/Reading-challenge/Whats-on-children-and-families-summer-2026.pdf

The Reading Agency Agency

13/08/2026

🐸 If you missed the chance to make your own animal noise maker, like these brilliant frogs made at Canford Heath last week, fear not! You can still catch Jennie from Upton Country Park at 3 more sessions! 🤩

No need to book, just drop in! 🤗

🗓️ Tuesday 18 August
🕙 11am
📍Tuckton Library

🗓️ Wednesday 26 August
🕙 10am
📍Boscombe Library

🗓️ Wednesday 26 August
🕙 2pm
📍Kinson Library

10/08/2026

A wonderful time was had today at the Lovely Bubbly Show with Richard! Thank you so much to the Friends of the Library who funded this event and to the lovely children who took part.