Library News
Halfway through the year – how did that happen? The book budget is coming to an end with the new one kicking in on 1 July. Yes, I have spent it all – there is no chance that I won’t. There are so many good books out there and unfortunately we are not the National Library and can’t possibly have every single one on our shelves. Nevertheless I do try and squeeze in as many as possible.
If you follow our Facebook page, it is easy to see some of the good books that end up shuffling round the library and if you spot any you like, it is easy to ask us to hold it for you. Talking of books (which I do quite a lot), the First Church Book Fair is this month. I am waiting on a confirmed date but according to tradition we are a collection point for books. Just drop them off with us when we are open or drop them off at the church hall on a Monday morning.
We are also collecting old mobile phones for recycling – the collection box is just inside the library door by the magazines. Hanging above the magazines are handmade book bags for sale. The sale proceeds go towards the new children’s library furnishings, as do the lavender bag sales (made by my own fair hand).
There is always something going on here at the library. On the 2nd Tuesday of each month, from 10am to 12, we have a solicitor from The Law Society on hand to help with any legal queries. You can turn up or ring for an appointment – just ask a Librarian. … Continue Reading
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