Bucks Libraries

01/06/2026

Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign held from the first Monday in June to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers.

From Bounce and Rhyme to Reminiscence sessions, our wonderful volunteers play an important part in libraries across Buckinghamshire. A huge thank you for all the helping hands! This week is about celebrating you.

27/05/2026

It’s half term! With this recent heatwave, did you know you can take a breather and cool down in one of our libraries?

There are plenty of events that you and your children can enjoy while school’s out! You can get some steps in with Simply Walk at Beaconsfield Library, bring your babies and toddlers along for some fun at Bounce and Rhyme sessions, or even get crafty with some story-inspired art at High Wycombe Library.

26/05/2026

21/05/2026

Celebrate the National Year of Reading with the WhizzFizz Children’s Art Competition! Unleash your inner artist and get creative. Entries for the competition can be a drawing, painting or collage - inspired by a story you love.

Entry Guidelines:
- Maximum size A3 (29cm x 42cm).
- Open to children aged 15 and under

Award categories:
- 6 years and under
- 7 to 11 years
- 12 to 15 years

Each age category will have a winner and a runner‑up, with prizes awarded in every category.

Hand in your artwork to any Buckinghamshire Library before 1 August 2026.

Winners will be notified by Saturday 15 August 2026, with the Exhibition Opening on Saturday 22 August 2026.

19/05/2026

Restricted Service Notice:

On Friday 5 June 2026 staff and volunteers across Buckinghamshire Libraries will be attending a training event.

Libraries offering Library Flex will operate from 8am-8pm with access using your Library Flex membership only. You can find your nearest Library Flex library here: bit.ly/LibraryFlex

Burnham, Bourne End, Gerrards Cross, High Wycombe, Iver Heath, Micklefield, Wendover and Winslow libraries will be closed.

Any items due back on this day will be extended. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

19/05/2026

Have you heard about our Carers’ Library Membership? This library membership was made specially for the carers in our community, designed to fit around unpredictable schedules and the day-to-day responsibilities you take care of. With no late fees and extra time on your loans, you can borrow and return items without the worry.

Speak to a member of staff at your local library for more information on joining the library service or updating your current library card.

Foster with Bucks

18/05/2026

❤️ May Measure Month ❤️
What’s good for the heart, is good for the mind. 🧠❤️
High blood pressure has no symptoms, but it’s one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease, stroke and dementia. This May, check your blood pressure and encourage others to do the same.

✨ Pop into a local Pressure Partner
✨ Use your local health kiosk
✨ Or borrow a BP monitor from the library

Small changes today can protect your heart and brain for the future. Let’s make blood pressure checks a habit. 💙❤️ https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/campaign/love-your-heart-bucks/

11/05/2026

A healthy heart is a healthy mind. Did you know, if you have in high blood pressure in mid-life, you’re more likely to develop vascular dementia as you get older? But there are steps you can take to reduce your risk by keeping your brain healthy.

Pop into a Buckinghamshire Library to loan a blood pressure monitor and check your blood pressure in the comfort of your own home.

Buckinghamshire Council

05/05/2026

Do you have any Nursery aged children getting ready to start Reception? There will be some free pop-up events running alongside Bounce and Rhyme sessions and the Church Play session to help prepare emotionally and practically for starting school!

Burnham Community Library - Tues 12 May 1:00pm to 3pm (Bounce and Rhyme 1:30pm to 2pm)
Buckingham Library - Weds 13 May 10:00am to 12:00pm (Bounce and Rhyme 10:30am to 11:00am)
St Andrews Church - Thurs 14 May (Toddler session 09:30am to 11:30am, Pop up Library to be included)