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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!

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Do you home educate your children? Then you might be interested in attending the Home Education Drop In at Corby library on 17th June 10am - 12pm. Meet representatives from the SEND support team and Children and Young People's wellbeing team who will be there. #HomeEducation
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On Monday June 15th, 2-3pm Duston Library Book Club will be meeting. This month they will be discussing ‘What You Are Looking For Is The Library’ by Michiko Aoyama. New members are welcome, please enquire at: duston.libraryplus@westnorthants.gov.uk
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Join us for an exclusive online event with David Baldacci on the Tuesday 21 July, 10am! Don’t miss the award-winning author of many popular series, as he discusses his books, followed by a live audience Q&A. Hosted by @BorrowBox – sign up here 👇bolinda.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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🎤 KETTFEST is coming! 📅 13 June @ Kettering Library Join us for the Spoken Word Stage for poetry, comedy & plenty of laughs (fingers crossed for sunshine too!) Come along and enjoy the vibe! #KettFest #Events #Kettering
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The Oxford English Dictionary is an authoritative guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of 600,000 words - past and present - from across the English-speaking world and you can access this for free with your library card. westnorthants.gov.uk/librari… northnorthants.gov.uk/librar…
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If you liked The News From Dublin, a collection of short stories by bestselling author Colm Tóibín, why not try another of his books 👇 📲Brooklyn 📲Long Island 📲The Magician All available for free on the @BorrowBox library app! westnorthants.gov.uk/ebooks
Tablet screen showing audiobook cover of Colm Tóibín's The News from Dublin with a black and white photo of a boy reading a newspaper.

ALT Tablet screen showing audiobook cover of Colm Tóibín's The News from Dublin with a black and white photo of a boy reading a newspaper.

Three smartphones display audiobook covers of Colm Tóibín's novels Brooklyn, Long Island, and The Magician on a green background with the text 'You'll love these'.

ALT Three smartphones display audiobook covers of Colm Tóibín's novels Brooklyn, Long Island, and The Magician on a green background with the text 'You'll love these'.
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#Rushden Library Chess Club Every Friday 3-5pm Casual games for any age and ability. Under 11s must be accompanied by an adult. Boards are provided ♟️
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Don't forget you can borrow our #DigitalBookClub title "Brigands & Breadknives" as an eBook or eAudiobook on BorrowBox now with no waiting and join in the conversation on our dedicated Facebook page! facebook.com/libraryplusread… #BookClub #EBook #EAudio
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Want to start a business but don't know how? COBRA can help. Search for the type of business and it will bring up a business opportunity profile with everything you need to know to start that type of business. Access it for free with your library card. ow.ly/UwiU50Z25lX
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#Rushden Library's next book club meeting will be discussing Nobody's Girl by Virginia Roberts Giuffre on Thursday 2 July, 4.30-5.30pm. Ages 16 welcome to join for book talk! #GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026
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Did you know that PressReader has a ‘Listen’ function which allows you to listen to your chosen publications? Either select the Listen option to have the whole publication read to you, or select the article of interest and listen to just that article. #HiVis #Accessibility
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Join #Wellingborough Library every Tuesday morning, 10:30-12:00 for their free English Conversation group. This is a friendly group who all want to develop their English speaking skills. #EAL #English #Learn
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Did you know... Studies have shown that those who read for pleasure have higher levels of self-esteem and a greater ability to cope with difficult situations. Reading for pleasure was also associated with better sleeping patterns. #LibrariesChangeLives
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Theory Test Pro is a highly realistic online simulation of the UK's driving theory test. It contains the official test question bank, hazard perception video clips and Highway Code. Use for free in Northamptonshire Libraries or at home for library members! westnorthants.gov.uk/library…
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Customer announcement - From Monday 6 July 2026 Kettering library will fully re-open in its old home. To facilitate the move, the library will need to be closed to the public on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 July. #Kettering
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This National Crime Reading Month find your next read or listen on @BorrowBox, including the latest releases from James Patterson and David Baldacci. Your Northamptonshire Libraries membership and BorrowBox app are all you need. westnorthants.gov.uk/ebooks #GoAllIn2026
Two smartphones display audiobook players featuring James Patterson's '26 Beauties' and David Baldacci's 'Hope Rises' against a green background.

ALT Two smartphones display audiobook players featuring James Patterson's '26 Beauties' and David Baldacci's 'Hope Rises' against a green background.
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Join #Duston Library on Thursday June 11th, 10-11.30am for their Stay & Play for under-5s. Pop in for a fun stay and play session, complete with a story! #Under5s #Play #Free
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Starting school is exciting - and a big step. Why not try our school readiness collection on BorrowBox and in libraries soon! The books have been specially selected to help children prepare for starting school, supporting you and your child as you read together.
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ALT Colourful children's book covers about starting school displayed on a green background with the text 'Starting School, Your local library in your pocket.'
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Did you know... Reading for pleasure early in childhood is linked to better cognitive performance and mental wellbeing in adolescence. #LibrariesChangeLives
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The FIFA World Cup is around the corner! So why not embrace football fever for free with BorrowBox’s football-focused eMagazines. Download the @BorrowBox app and start borrowing today - free for library members. #GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026
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ALT Four football magazines featuring England players and World Cup 2026 coverage with vibrant covers and headlines.
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