As one of Shrewsbury's most famous sons, and former pupil of the school that once occupied the Library building, we have a book collection dedicated to all things Darwin 🦋 #evolution

Our new meeting pod is now available for hire! Please speak to us for more information and to book.

Spark Young Writers have launched their new courses for children and teens for this academic year, beginning in September! Price is £9 a session. Please book via their website: orlo.uk/XZYdk @thesparkwriters @shrewsburymuseum @ShrewsLibraryUK

With the school hols nearly over, this is your reminder that there's just 2 weeks left to complete the The Reading Agency Summer Reading Challenge 2024: Marvellous Makers. Get those books read and back to the library to collect your medal and certificate! #summerreadingchallenge

Appeal - we need you! CILIP #GreenLibrariesWeek

Shropshire-based author Stephen Brotherton is here signing copies of his second short-story collection. If you're around, do please pop in and support his writing!

This week, Bunny's favourite book is... You Can't Catch Me! - Catherine Rayner Bunny is VERY good at playing Catch! What outside games do you like playing? Another delightful story with best friends Molly, Olive and Dexter.

This course with Bethany Rivers offers something quite different - helping you find creative space in your life again following bereavement.

Do you need to brush up on your digital skills? Got a device you don't feel confident with? @shropshirecouncil are working with partners at locations all over the county to offer help and support. See the images for all the details. @SightLossShropshire @takingpart

To celebrate #WorldReflexologyWeek 2024, Kerry will be here on 27th September from 11am to explain what reflexology is and how it can help you to improve and optimise your wellbeing. Free entry, just come along! Refreshments provided. 🦶🏻 🦶 🦶🏾 🦶🏼

Just 1 week left to complete the Summer Reading Challenge 2024: Marvellous Makers! Can you do it in 7 days?! #summerreadingchallenge #marvellousmakers The Reading Agency Create Natelle Quek (Na-TELL Kwek) | s/h 🩷💜💙

Here are the dates for the next few Grief Café meetings. Please do share with anyone you know who might benefit 🕯️

Shropshire-based author Stephen Brotherton is here signing copies of his second short-story collection. If you're around, do please pop in and support his writing!

📢 The Summer Reading Challenge 2024 officially ends today!📢 Well done to everyone who participated. You can still return those last minute reads to the library to receive your medal & certificate! #summerreadingchallenge #marvellousmakers The Reading Agency

Thank you to James St Clair Wade @shrewsburystreetscapeproject for lending us this beautiful double first edition print of the Library and School Gardens, it looks stunning on location here! orlo.uk/u11AN

What has Bunny got his little nose in this week? The Great Paint - Alex Willmore Bunny loves this story because he likes remodelling his home, just like Frog! Sadly Frog's friends don't enjoy being decorated. Can Frog think of a better way to add colour?

This week we're supporting @samaritanscharity on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay 💚 Shropshire Libraries are hosting Samaritans drop-ins across the county. They will be as Shrewsbury Library Wednesday 11th September from 11am to 2pm.

This course with Bethany Rivers offers something quite different - helping you find creative space in your life again following bereavement.

2024 marks 200 years since Louis Braille (1809-52) invented his system of raised dots that enable blind people to read and write. Pop in to the junior library and have a look at our fascinating display, which includes some examples of books written in Braille. @rnibuk

Good news - Rhyme Time is returning to the Library at the Lantern this month! 🎵 Booking not required, just come along and join the fun!