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Northants Libraries

@Library_Plus

Running library services across North & West Northamptonshire. Books, reading, computer access, activities for all the family, library shops, room hire & more!

 Northamptonshire, UK
westnorthants.gov.uk/libraries
Joined October 2011
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Bring your little ones to a special Intergenerational Rhyme Time at Pytchley Court Care Home on 13 Nov (2pm-3pm). Enjoy songs, stories and smiles across generations. Free booking via [email protected] #Libraries #EarlyYears
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Join the Reading Friends group at Northamptonshire Central Library on Wednesday 18 November, 11am-12pm! This month's book is Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. Whether you're reading it for the first time, revisiting it, or enjoyed the film, come along and share your thoughts.
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Events at #Brackley Library: 👉Mon 9th Nov 2-4pm Knit & Natter 👉Tue 10th Nov 10-10.30am Rhymetime & 3.30 - 4.30pm Lego Club 👉Wed 11th Nov 9am-3pm Lloyds Banking 👉Thu 12th Nov 2-4pm U3A Bridge Club 👉Fri 13th Nov 10am-12pm CHIP (Citizens Advice) & 2-4pm Crafternoon
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ALT Entrance to Brackley Library with a green and purple LibraryPlus sign above glass doors and potted red flowers on either side.

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Nov events at #Hunsbury Library: 👉Festive Fair Sat 28 Nov 11am-4pm 👉The Big Sing Thu 19 Nov 12-1pm 👉Crafty Bees Wednesdays 10am-12pm 👉Craft Corner Saturdays 11am-12pm 👉Special Rhymetime for World Nursery Rhyme wk Fri 13 Nov 10:30 - 11am 👉Babytime Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:30
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Learn CPR and Defibrillator Skills. Join us at #Kettering Library on Sat 21 Nov from 10am-12pm. Booking required: eventbrite.co.uk/o/kettering… Free session with donations to the Air Ambulance Service welcomed but not required.
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Visit Weston Favell Library on Tuesday 15th December 2026 for two free Festive Storytelling Sessions with Illustrator Sam Cullen! Sam will be reading The Very Merry Christmoose, a festive book about following your dreams. Two sessions, 11:30 am and 12:30pm followed by a craft.
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Come to the NHS App Support session at Northamptonshire Central Library on Tuesdays, 10am-12pm for support using this service. Central Library also runs a Basic Digital Skills Session on Fridays, 1-3pm. Pre-booking required for both. #DigitalInclusion
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Events at #Duston Library: Mon 9 Nov, 10am-12pm: Chatty Café Tue 10 Nov, 10.30-11am: Rhymetime (under-5s) Thu 12 Nov, 10-11.30am: Stay & Play (under-5s) & 10am-12pm: Knit & Knatter Fri 13 Nov, 10.30-11am: Crafts (under-5s) & 2-5pm: Boardgame Café Sat 14 Nov, 11am-1pm: Lego Club
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ALT Spacious library interior with wooden beams, round tables, and shelves filled with books under bright blue ductwork.

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Coming up: the next #dementiacafe at Corby Library. Meet the local @DementiaUK nurses & find out how they can support you, & give your feedback to shape groups and activities for Social Care's day opportunities. FREE refreshments. Weds 12th November 10am-12pm
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Coming up at #Corby Library: live author talk with local writer Melissa Hargreaves! Sat 14th November at 2pm (adult readers). Hear Melissa read from Already Yours, a romance set locally, in Market Harborough, time for Q&A and signed copies available. No booking required.
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🩺 Are you aged 40-74? Drop into Kettering Library for a FREE NHS Health Check and learn more about your heart health, blood pressure and wellbeing. 📅 5 & 19 November ⏰ 12pm-4pm 📍 Kettering Library No appointment needed. Just drop in! #NHSHealthCheck #Kettering
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Meet three fantastic authors at Kettering Library this November! 7 Nov, 11am - Sue Moorcroft 7 Nov, 2.30pm - Kerry Willis 14 Nov, 11am - Sue Bentley Book: eventbrite.co.uk/o/kettering… #AuthorTalk
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Family fun at Central Library! 🎨 Mini Makers (ages 11 & under) | Sat 2.30-3.30pm 👶 Bounce & Rhyme (non-walkers) | Wed 10.30am 🎵 Rhyme Time (under 5s) | Thu & Fri 10.30am Bounce & Rhyme and Rhyme Time have limited spaces. Pick up free ticket from desk from 10am on the day.
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North Northamptonshire libraries have a survey for young people (11-17) on what you think of our libraries. Share your views on our books, activities and more: northnorthants.citizenspace.… #NationalYearOfReading2026 #GoAllIn2026
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Love building and creativity? Visit Central Library! 🧱 Brick Builders Club: Sat 14 & 28 Nov, 10.30-11.30am 🎌 Anime & Manga Club: Tue 3 & 17 Nov, 4.00-5.00pm Make friends, share your interests and have fun. #Northampton #Anime #LEGO
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November events at #Rushden Library: 👉5th 4:30-5:30pm Book Club 👉12th 7pm doors open for Great Expectations - bookable at the library 👉14th 2-4pm Manga Group 👉19th 9am-12pm School Admissions Fair 👉27th 10am-12pm Friendship Cafe 👉28th 11am-4pm Christmas Fair
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From 9-13 November join us to celebrate World Nursery Rhyme Week! Our libraries will be hosting fun-filled sessions of songs, rhymes and stories. Find events here 👇 westnorthants.gov.uk/visitin… #WorldNurseryRhymeWeek #WNRW26
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Did you know that if the title you’re looking for isn’t stocked by us you can suggest it! We welcome suggestions for books/audiobooks/eBooks/eAudiobooks. We can't guarantee that all suggestions will be purchased but every request will be considered. librarycatalogue.northampton…
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#Oundle Library has lots to offer families with young children: 👉Tuesdays is Rhymetime for under 5s, 11-11.30am 👉Wednesdays is Storytime & craft for under 5s, 10-11am 👉Fridays is Babytime for under 1s, 10-11am All free but booking is required ow.ly/rcGl5101hzU
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It's new @BorrowBox Campaign Titles day! For November we have: 👉The Mourning Necklace by Kate Foster - available as eBook and eAudiobook 👉The Bookbinder of Jericho by Pip Williams - available as eAudiobook only Borrow these now with no waiting required!
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ALT Smartphone displaying audiobook 'The Mourning Necklace' by Kate Foster with text promoting thousands of eAudiobooks from your local library.

Smartphone screens displaying the audiobook 'The Bookbinder of Jericho' with text promoting thousands of eAudiobooks from your local library.

ALT Smartphone screens displaying the audiobook 'The Bookbinder of Jericho' with text promoting thousands of eAudiobooks from your local library.

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