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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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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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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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Why not visit #Hunsbury Library on Wednesdays at 10.30am for their Babytime session This interactive song and rhyme session last for 20 minutes, followed by a play and learn for the babies and a social chat for the parents/guardians. This is a drop-in session so no need to book.
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Join #Deanshanger Library for a free children's craft session every Friday afternoon. With a different theme every week this is a free, drop-in session. 🕞3:30-4:30pm westnorthants.gov.uk/events/…
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Weekly events at #Weston Favell Lib: 👉Mon 10:30-11:30am Explore A Story & 2-4pm Knit and Natter 👉Wed 10:30-11am Rhyme Time & 11am-1pm Adult Social Care Drop-In 👉Thu 10-10:30am & Baby Bounce & 10am-12pm Coffee Morning 👉Fri 4:30-5:30pm Retro Gaming 👉Sat 10-11:45am £1 Craft
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#Brackley Library Lego Club Do you love Lego and being creative? Join Brackley Library's Lego Club where there is a new theme every week and a chance to build whatever you like. Every Tuesday, 3:30-4:30pm. This is a free, drop in event for children aged 8-14.
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Stay & Play for under-5s and their carers takes place at #Duston Library every Thursday 📍Duston Library 📅Thursdays 🕙10.00-11.30am Pop in for a fun stay and play session, complete with a story! ow.ly/rogX5101CB7
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NAB Mobile Sight Centre free drop-in at #Brixworth Library Northampton Association for the Blind offer advice, support, and products to help visually impaired people live life to the full. 📅Tuesday 3 November 🕐13:00-15:00
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