Totton Library - Hampshire County Council

07/09/2026

September's Rhyme of the Month is Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star! ⭐️✨
Join us for Rhymetime on Mondays and Thursdays at 11am 🎶

04/09/2026

As part of the National Year of Reading, each month we will share a new Book Challenge for you to participate in. 📸📚
For September, we invite you to show us a book by your favourite author! Why are they your favourite author? And what brings you back to reading their stories?

Let us know in the comments!.

03/09/2026

Lucy's is The Coral Bones by E.J. Swift.

How do you grieve for extinction?

The Coral Bones follows three women who are linked by their marine work. Hana witnesses an extreme eco-protest and must reconcile her feelings about it, as well as come to terms with the breakdown of her relationship. Judith persuades her father to allow her on his next voyage while navigating 19th-century misogyny despite her intelligence. Telma uses her work tracking endangered animals and illegal resurrections to avoid facing the death of her daughter.

For each of these women, their discovery and work with coral means something. For Hana, it represents hope for the future. For Judith, it' about exploring a world that should be for everyone, including future generations. For Telma, it provides purpose, which is both a commitment and an escape from the traumatic climate events her family has endured.

Lucy particularly enjoys Swift's character work. As the story unfolded, she could see how the characters influenced each other and how the connections we make keep each other strong. She also appreciated Swift's descriptions, finding them immersive and heartfelt, which makes her endings all the more emotional.

02/09/2026

Haven't finished the Summer Reading Challenge? Don't fret!

The finishing date for this year's Summer Reading Challenge is Saturday 12 September. There is plenty of time to go to Totton Library, sign off your 6 books and get your medals and certificates!

01/09/2026

Story of the Month in September is The Very Hungry Caterpillar 🐛🍎
Join our Storytime sessions every Tuesday at 11am. 📚📖

28/08/2026

Another legend has sadly left us recently. Tim Curry was a larger than life performer that lent his voice to over 60 audiobooks throughout his career, including many of the titles in 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' by Lemony Snicket and more.

He brought several book characters to life, most notably Pennywise the Dancing Clown in the 1990 adaption of Stephen King's 'It'. He wrote about his extraordinary life in his memoir 'Vagabond'.

"I find there is something very intimate about being the voice in someone's ear when they're driving." - Tim Curry

27/08/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of the great Dolly Parton. Despite gaining her fame as a country music superstar, Dolly had a deep passion for encouraging literacy skills, fostering children's love for reading and giving back to the community through her extensive charity work.

“Every book is a treasure and every time you open one up, you will meet new friends and take wonderful journeys to magical places.” - Dolly Parton

27/08/2026

Faye's is Educated by Tara Westover.

What does it mean to rewrite your own story? Raised in a survivalist family in rural Ohio, Tara Westover traces her journey from fatalist childhood to earning a PhD in Cambridge. This memoir celebrates resilience, self-discovery, and the power of education. It's an unforgettable recount of a life of transformation.

25/08/2026

‼️Today at 2-3:30pm! Don't miss out!‼️

🎨Come and draw Musical Mayhem cartoons with Cartoonist Nick Gowman on Tuesday 25 August from 2-3:30pm✏️

Tickets are free* but will need to be booked here: https://shop.hants.gov.uk/products/musical-mayhem-cartoons-totton-library-tuesday-25th-august-2026-2-00pm?_pos=1&_psq=totton+library&_psid=9644508ec&_ss=e

*This event is for children aged 4-11 years old and who receive free school meals as part of pupil premium or are supported under an SEN/EHCP.

24/08/2026

📚Are you a young person who loves books or do you know a young adult with a passion for reading? 📖

Join us on Saturday 29 August from 11am-12pm for our fortnightly Young Adults Bookabout group. Chat with other people of a similar age all about the books you've been enjoying over the past few weeks.