Advance notice - special events for Story Garden We have some extra special events taking place over the summer to celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge, Story Garden. 7 August: SEED - a dance performance inspired by nature and the world around us, designed for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their grown-ups but enjoyable for all ages. SEED will take place at Bridport Library and Dorchester Library and Learning Centre. 13 August: Zoolab - This summer, Zoolab are taking you to the garden to hear a story all about the animals that reside there in 'Henry's Great Garden Adventure'. Hands on animal encounters for children of all ages. Zoolab events will take place at Dorchester Library and Learning Centre and Weymouth Library and Learning Centre. 20 August: Celebrating bees - What's inside the hive? Join Garry one of the South West STEM Ambassadors for his fab online children's talk all about bees. There will be an opportunity to ask Garry some questions. Book your place for celebrating bees - What's inside the hive?
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Summer Reading Challenge is back in Dorset Libraries Looking for fun activities to do with the kids over the summer? Then why not take part in The Reading Agency’s 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, which encourages children to explore the magical connection between storytelling and the natural world with this year’s theme: Story Garden – Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors. From 5 July, the Summer Reading Challenge invites children aged 4–11 to visit their local library, discover new books, and enjoy a summer filled with fun, imagination, and outdoor inspiration. Children can collect free sticker booklets, take part in nature-themed events, and borrow books — all designed to keep them curious, active, and engaged with reading over the summer holidays. Find out more BLACKMORE VALE LINE COMMUNITY RAIL PARTNERSHIP
We are happy to be supporting the Blackmore Vale "Train Destination" Community Rail Partnership Collect your free postcard at the library, being one of many different depictions. Another local collection point is Dikes This challenge is open until 31st December so perhaps something to do in the summer holidays if you are out and about Double Click on the link below Blackmore Vale Line Community Rail Partnership – People & Railway Working Together 
Make new connections with Reading Friends. Are you looking for a way to connect with others and share your love of reading? Join a Reading Friends group at Dorset libraries. Reading Friends is The Reading Agency’s programme designed to foster connections through reading. It brings people together by starting conversations, offering opportunities to meet others, share stories, participate in activities, make new friends, and have fun. It's easy to join a Reading Friends group, and there is nothing to prepare in advance. Sessions are currently taking place at the following libraries: Dorchester :Third Thursday of each month 10.15 - 11.15 am Ferndown: First Wednesday of each month 10.30 - 11.30 am Wimborne : First Monday of each month 10.30 - 11.30 am Wyke Regis : Second Friday of each month 10.30 - 11.30 am Don't miss out on this opportunity to enrich your life through reading and friendship. May news and information from Dorset Libraries Make the most of your library membership If you would like to check your library account on the go, download the LibrariesWest app for free. With the app you will be able to:
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Stalbridge Community Library
The Hub@Stalbridge Station Road Stalbridge Dorset DT10 2RG Telephone 01963 362142 stalbridgecommunitylibrary@gmail.com |
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Monday: 2.00pm to 5.00pm.
Tuesday: 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm Wednesday: 12.00 Midday to 2.30pm Thursday: 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm Friday: Closed Saturday: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm Sunday: Closed |
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