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Home library volunteers

Support the Home Library Service

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Summer reading challenge volunteers

Help library staff run the annual Summer Reading Challenge for 4 -11 year olds

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Branch Volunteers

A branch volunteer helps customers to get the most out of their local library and makes a positive difference in people’s lives

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Digital support volunteers

Support customers to access our digital services

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Libraries in Hampshire

Location of Hampshire’s libraries, including web links and email for each branch

We’re making improvements to some of our libraries this autumn!

We’re making improvements to some of our libraries this autumn! read ( words). Sep 29 2025. What’s happening? We’re enhancing and upgrading some of our libraries to create improved community spaces where customers can seek warmth and access

Hampshire County Council Future Services Consultation

Hampshire County Council is asking for people’s views on the future of some local services in a public consultation on options to help the Authority meet a £132 million budget shortfall by April 2025

Death Positive Libraries

Death Positive Libraries. read ( words). May 9 2023. Almost 80% of British adults find it difficult to talk about death, even though it is something we must all face. Not talking about death, not getting the right support and advice at the right

Warm and Welcome events

Warm and Welcome events. read ( words). Sep 12 2025. Bridgemary Library. Warm & Welcome: Green and Thrifty. Tuesday 17 February 2026, 10am to 12:30pm. (This event is open to anyone wanting to know more about saving money by reducing food waste,

Books to support you through the first year of parenthood

Books to support you through the first year of parenthood. read ( words). Nov 7 2024. The first year of your baby’s life is an exciting time. While the days are filled with milestones and memories, new parents deserve support. Hampshire Libraries

Uncover your ancestry for free at Hampshire Libraries

Uncover your ancestry for free at Hampshire Libraries. read ( words). Mar 6 2024. Explore history for free with Hampshire Libraries in partnership with Hampshire Archives and Local Studies and Ancestry. With more than 500 years of records to sift

Discussion-worthy book club reads

Discussion-worthy book club reads. read ( words). Oct 9 2023. Whether it’s over a cup of tea, online, or at your local library, there’s nothing like discussing your recent read with other book lovers. Reliving your favourite moments with those

Young adult books to get your teenager reading this summer

Young adult books to get your teenager reading this summer. read ( words). Aug 18 2023. BookTok has taken over the internet. If you haven’t heard, people from all over the world are sharing what they’re reading on social media, inspiring others

Ten ways your local library is supporting students

Ten ways your local library is supporting students. read ( words). Oct 31 2022. Hampshire Libraries offer a wide range of free resources for students. From study spaces to a variety of research materials, we’ve got you covered. So here’s a handy

Cosy reads for when it’s cold outside

Cosy reads for when it’s cold outside. read ( words). Mar 1 2024. When it’s grey and drizzling, the best thing to do is grab a blanket and dive into the inviting pages of a good book. From tales of faraway islands and magical creatures to

Beyond the Bassline

Beyond the Bassline. read ( words). Sep 11 2024. Inspired by the British Library’s Beyond the Bassline exhibition, there’s a new display coming to Aldershot Library, New Milton Library, the West End Arts Centre Gallery, and Forest Arts Gallery.

Powerful poetry: 7 must read contemporary poetry books

Powerful poetry: 7 must read contemporary poetry books. read ( words). Apr 4 2022. Poetry comes in all different shapes and sizes. From flowery language mixed with rhyme and rhythm, to plain speaking pages that confess something profound (and

Colours in Nature - Scavenger Hunt

Nature is bursting with beautiful colours from red lady birds to yellow buttercups, green leaves to blue skies.

Author of the Month: John Grisham

Author of the Month: John Grisham. read ( words). Apr 3 2023. Our Author of the Month for April is John Grisham. About the author:. - John Grisham is best known for his immensely popular legal thrillers and usually writes one legal thriller a year.

Books to read this Women's History Month

Books to read this Women's History Month. read ( words). Mar 7 2023. Women have always been gifted writers, innovators, and storytellers. To commemorate Women’s History Month this March, we have selected some of our favourite books from a

Top four books for foster families to read together

Top four books for foster families to read together. read ( words). Oct 24 2023. This article is brought to you by Fostering Hampshire Children. Sharing stories as a foster family can help make transitions easier to cope with and understand. They

update-goonline-and-printing

update-goonline-and-printing. read ( words). Feb 4 2025. This spring we are upgrading the public ‘Go Online’ computer terminals and installing a more convenient coin-free public printing system in all libraries. The first library to switch to

Author of the Month - Douglas Adams

Author of the Month - Douglas Adams. read ( words). May 1 2023. Douglas Adams is our Author of the Month for May. The late and great Douglas Adams is best known for his wonderful trilogy of five books, ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’.

Future Services Insight Summaries

A written narrative of the key consultation findings for each proposal, incorporating responses received via the response form, letters, emails and at the Hampshire Youth Forum workshop

Award-winning and heart stopping crime novels

Award-winning and heart stopping crime novels. read ( words). Jun 13 2023. June is National Crime Reading Month. Developed by the Crime Writers’ Association, National Crime Reading Month is an opportunity to sink your teeth into your favourite