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Wincanton Library is open again! Sort of...

Fri 11 Sep 2020
By Jane Langton
Wincanton Library is open again! Sort of...

You may have noticed as you walk down Carrington Way that the Library is open again! It is opening in phases. On 3rd August it opened its doors, but it is not quite the same gloriously free space it used to be!

What's on at Wincanton Library in March

Sun 1 Mar 2020
By Dave Smith
What's on at Wincanton Library in March

Here's a list of all the stuff going on at Wincanton Library throughout March 2020, including Wincanton Book Festival on Saturday 7th. There's plenty going on for all ages, including Lego Club, shared reading, poetry and computer tutorials. Booking may be required (no pun intended)!

What's on at Wincanton Library in January

Wed 1 Jan 2020
By Dave Smith
What's on at Wincanton Library in January

Here is a list of all the events and activities going on at Wincanton Library throughout January 2020. There's plenty going on for all ages, including Lego Club, shared reading, poetry and computer tutorials. Booking may be required!

Wincanton Library has been a hive of activity this year, with more to come

Tue 21 May 2019
By Penny Ashton & Shirley Hoar
Wincanton Library has been a hive of activity this year, with more to come

Wincanton's fantastic library continues to prove its worth despite modern trends. These are some of the events and activities that have been going on over the last couple of months, and some that are coming up soon.

Wincanton Book Festival 2019

Fri 8 Mar 2019
By John Smith
Wincanton Book Festival 2019

The very first Wincanton Book Festival will take place tomorrow, Saturday 9th March 2019, in Wincanton Library, as well as various High Street shops and venues. Local authors will be available to talk about their books, and their writing experiences.

Volunteers save Castle Cary Library

Thu 6 Dec 2018
By Castle Cary Community Library
Volunteers save Castle Cary Library

Castle Cary Library was due to close on 31st March 2019 as a result of County Council cost savings, but a group of volunteers is setting up a Community Library to keep it going.

Wincanton Library bucks the trend

Sun 14 Oct 2018
By Penny Ashton
Wincanton Library bucks the trend

It's no surprise that use of Somerset's libraries has been dwindling over recent years, but you may be pleasantly surprised to hear that Wincanton's Library has been proving its worth of late, with a visitor boost during the first half of this year, perhaps due to all the activities for kids that have been going on.

The Critical Global Citizen: an interactive talk at the Library

Wed 19 Apr 2017
By John Smith
The Critical Global Citizen: an interactive talk at the Library

On Saturday 22nd April 2017 at Wincanton Library, Dr. Maureen Ellis will lead an interactive session to explore the individual’s role in the transformative power of language and communication to construct a global community.

The RVS Home Library Service is available here!

Thu 23 Feb 2017
By Pam Golding
The RVS Home Library Service is available here!

Can't get to the library? Let the library come to you! The Home Library Service is entirely free of charge and available to anyone of any age who cannot easily get to the library, and we have our own HLS volunteer based at Wincanton Library. Read on to find out how it works.

Fun for Kids at Wincanton Library

Wed 19 Oct 2016
By Penny Ashton
Fun for Kids at Wincanton Library

Anyone who took part in the Big Friendly Read, or attended the craft and story day in August already knows what fun libraries can be. Wincanton Library Friends intend to host creative events for children during all half term breaks and other school holidays.

Volunteers Wanted: Young People with a Passion for Reading!

Tue 5 Jul 2016
By John Smith
Volunteers Wanted: Young People with a Passion for Reading!

Somerset County Council is calling on young people to sign up as volunteers for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, helping to encourage children to read during the summer holidays.

Congratulations to Wincanton Library - Serving the Community for 40 Years!

Tue 23 Jul 2013
By John Smith
Congratulations to Wincanton Library - Serving the Community for 40 Years!

Having had a Royal beginning when opened on 27th June 1973 by Her Royal Highness The Princess Margaret, Wincanton Library is most definitely one of the town's treasures, adding much value to our residents over the last 40 years.

Crime Novelist Lyndon Stacey Gives Talk in Wincanton Library

Sat 6 Jul 2013
By John Baxter
Crime Novelist Lyndon Stacey Gives Talk in Wincanton Library

Wincanton Library invited the accomplished novelist Lyndon Stacey, to give a reading of her work and a public talk on Thursday 27th June.

Wincanton Library Summer All-Age Reading Challenges

Sat 21 Jul 2012
By Shirley Hoar
Wincanton Library Summer All-Age Reading Challenges

Looking for something to do during the Summer holidays? There's StoryLab for younger ones and the Reading Passport, too. Write a book review to be entered into a Prize Draw and win a suitcase full of books!

Sir Terry Pratchett visits Wincanton Library

Sat 10 Oct 2009
By Judith Sharp
Sir Terry Pratchett visits Wincanton Library

In Wincanton for the launching of his latest book in the Discworld series, Sir Terry visited our library.

Story Time at Wincanton Library

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Judith Sharp
Story Time at Wincanton Library

On the first Saturday of every month we have story time, why not come along?

Wincanton Library

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Judith Sharp
Wincanton Library

What you need to know about Wincanton Library.

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