Hallowe'en is fast approaching! Why not head to the #library and choose yourself a spine-chilling read...if you dare!🕷️🎃 #Readingforpleasure

Well done to our Readers of the Week. Happy Reading!! 📚📖

True story

Me when someone tells me they never read books

If there’s one thing you do for yourself today, make a little time to read a book that you love. It will be worth every second you take to do it.

Thank you to our Firefighter Mystery Reader who shared a story with Year 1 about a fire breathing dragon and the importance of fire safety! #NoDragonsForTea #FireSafety

“As life goes on, don't you find that all you need is about two real friends and regular supply of books." - P. G. Wodehouse (art: Marija Stefanović)

every reader can relate. h/t: Emilee Honey 📚

When you ask people about the books that changed their lives - the ones that really made an impact, shaping them at the deepest levels, never to be forgotten - they almost always mention CHILDREN'S BOOKS. That's why I think children's books are the most important books of all!

There are books I couldn’t finish years ago that now feel like they were written for the version of me I’ve now become. And that’s the quiet magic of timing.

My bank balance and my TBR when I leave the bookshop with just one paperback:

Never outgrow children's books. Some would dismiss them but I have never understood anybody who dislikes magic, wonder, and hope.

Us when someone asks what's the catch with our free little libraries? Nothing! All books are free 💜📚💜

Them: You have too many books Me:

Whatever you do, don't stop reading. Read for joy. Read for education. Read banned books. Read books by marginalized authors. Read about how to dispose of the bodies of your enemies. Just. Keep. Reading.

Join us at #castlefordlibrary to celebrate our 120th birthday. Fri 28th Nov from 11.30am

Them: You have too many library holds. Me: ...

I may be an adult, but I will never be a grown-up. Instead, I reside in the wonder & whimsy of childhood imagination. A place where Wonderlands & Neverland exist. Where animals talk & magic exists. I still get excited about finding an interesting rock or a bird's feather.

One of the hardest things about struggling with your mental health is accepting it. You might think that if you keep going, you’ll feel better, but ignoring your feelings can often make things worse. Remember, we all struggle from time to time, and that’s okay.

Everyone deserves good mental health, and that includes men. 💜 If you’re struggling, please remember that you are not alone. If you, or someone you know is finding life tough, these brilliant charities help. 💜 #movember #mensmentalhealth #internationalmensday