Totton Library - Hampshire County Council

08/06/2026

June's Rhyme of the Month is Old MacDonald Had a Farm 🧑‍🌾🐑🐄🐎
Join us for Rhymetime on Mondays and Thursdays at 11am 🎶

05/06/2026

Yesterday, we held an Author Talk with Sally Page Author which was an insightful and inspiring talk about her novels, her writing and her life. The attendees enjoyed the evening, saying it was wonderful to have such an event at their local library.

We cannot thank Sally enough for taking time out of her day to spend it with us at Totton Library and to share stories and discuss all things books!


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05/06/2026

Is your child starting in Reception class this September?

Come along to our fun, free school starter socials at Totton Library! Discover what the library has to offer; plus meet other families starting their school journey this September.

- Saturday 20 June: 2pm
- Monday 22 June: 10am
- Tuesday 21 July: 2pm
- Friday 24 July: 10am

Enjoy Lego, games and starting school stories!

05/06/2026

Thank you so much, Sally Page! A lovely and insightful discussion that was enjoyed by all who attended ☺️💙

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04/06/2026

Ankica's is The Red-Haired Woman by Orhan Pamuk.

The Red-Haired Woman is a novel by Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk, blending a modern-day mystery with ancient myths like Oedipus Rex and Rostam and Sohrab.

It follows a young man, Cem, who apprentices with a master well-digger near Istanbul, and they develop a father-son bond. Our main protagonist becomes entangled with a travelling theatre actress, leading to a tragic accident that haunts him for decades as he seeks to understand his role in it and the nature of his relationship with his own father. The story explores themes of family, tradition vs modernity, and the search for truth through the lens of classic literature.

04/06/2026

🙌Today is Day!📚

Delivered by as part of the , it is a chance to explore everything your library has to offer.

Come down to ✨Totton Library✨ to find out how to become a member in person or join online at: https://www.hants.gov.uk/librariesandarchives/library/membership/jointhelibrary

03/06/2026

This week (1 June - 7 June) we are celebrating our Volunteers' , who play a crucial part in our service. We want to thank them deeply for all their efforts by showcasing their hard work and dedication.

Summer Reading Challenge Volunteer Hannah has been volunteering at Totton library for 4 years now. As part of the National Year of Reading, we’ve launched a Young Adult book club – Bookabout, which is aimed for Young Adults aged 16-21. Hannah has volunteered to run this additional activity on Saturdays.

Few words from Hannah:

‘’ Volunteering during the Summer Reading Challenge is a great way to encourage young readers, and I loved discussing what the children had read with them. I have volunteered in this role for the past four summers, and over that time I have had the chance to form bonds with members of the local community and see the progression of the children’s reading skills.

Also, I volunteer for Young Adult Book club - Bookabout, a fantastic place to connect with other book enthusiasts; being able to share insights and discuss different types of literature with other young people is an invaluable opportunity which I would strongly recommend to all book lovers between 16 and 21. In addition, the staff at Totton library are incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about a broad range of genres; there is something for everyone!’’

02/06/2026

Last few tickets remaining to meet author Sally Page at Totton Library on Thursday 4 June! Book through the link below ⬇

Sally Page's debut novel, The Keeper of Stories, became a word-of-mouth sensation, translated into 30 languages and shortlisted for British Book of the Year. Sally has subsequently published two further novels with Harper Fiction, her fourth 'Six Little Words' was published by Harper Collins this spring.

Meet the Author: Sally Page Totton Library Thursday 4th June 2026 7.00pm Join Sunday Times Bestseller Sally Page to celebrate the launch of her new novel Six Little Words. Sally Page's debut novel, The Keeper of Stories, became a word-of-mouth sensation, translated into 30 languages and shortlisted....

02/06/2026

Story of the Month in June is We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury 🐻
Join our Storytime sessions every Tuesday at 11am. 📚📖

01/06/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
In June we celebrate the lives and voices of LGBTQ+ individuals. Take a look at the Adult Fiction and Teen+ selection we have prepared for our display!