Click and collect library books and printing in Thirsk

As well as our home delivery, you can contact us to request books, audio, DVDs for your family; make an appointment or drop by during opening hours to collect them once our volunteers have got them ready. You can send us printing via email – pick up and pay when you come! When you come,Continue reading “Click and collect library books and printing in Thirsk”

Local and Community History in Thirsk

May is Local and Community History Month and while we may not be able to celebrate the rich heritage of Thirsk as we’d like there’s still lots we can share online. We can also make plans for when we do return to more normal times. The volunteers from Thirsk Community Library are planning to undertakeContinue reading “Local and Community History in Thirsk”

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone book review

By Lucy Sauron, age 10 Thank you to Lucy for this fantastic book review. If you’d like to write a book review for Thirsk Community Library, click here! What is it about?Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is the first book in a 7 book (and one play) series. It is about a boy calledContinue reading “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone book review”

February half term activities

Arts and crafts, and Warhammer, at Thirsk Library! We have two special activity days at Thirsk Community Library for ages 5-11. First off, we have an arts and crafts session on Monday 17th February, 10:30-11:30 on the theme of superheroes. All ages 5-11 are welcome to come along! Superhero craft session Whether your little oneContinue reading “February half term activities”

Book review: Gobbolino the witch’s cat

by Ursula Moray Williams Book review by Lucy Sauron age 10 Plot A kitten named Gobbolino belongs to a witch, but he longs to be a normal kitchen cat. How can he fulfil his dream, and what dangers will this witches cat meet along the way? Rating I rated this book four stars because IContinue reading “Book review: Gobbolino the witch’s cat”