Know any young writers? 500 words are reaching out to children age 5-13 to write about the themes and issues emerging from the Black Lives Matter movement in 500 words or fewer. Deadline is this Friday. Find out more at 500words.me #500wordsblm Virgin Radio UK

Are you concerned about a child? 🗣️ Even if you're unsure you can speak to the NSPCC. 👂 They’re there to listen, offer advice, support and can take the next steps if a child's in danger. 🌐 nspcc.org.uk/keeping-childr…

We're reopening on limited hours from Saturday 11th July 2020. Click and collect and deliveries are still available too! thirskcommunitylibrary.org.uk/reopening-to-t…

In case you missed the news this morning, we cannot WAIT for #CressidaSummerCamp to kick off next week with Cressida Cowell and lots of brilliant authors and illustrators! Find out what's coming up here - we'd love to hear what you're most excited about: booktrust.org.uk/news-and-featu…

Hurrah! It's July already. We're open Fri,Sat,Mon,Tues 10am to 4pm. We've got all kinds of books, cards, gifts & wrap ... because Birthdays, Anniversaries & celebrations still happen during this #pandemicchallenge. Cafe and garden opening soon. Thirsk & District Business Association Thirsk Tourist Info #thirsk

11.00am, 15 July is our reopening day. Everything is in place for a well planned and comfortable visit for you to our award winning visitor attraction. And we can’t wait to see you!

Free, two hour course on Social Media for beginners, Tuesday 28 July, 1-3. If you know of anyone who could benefit they can call Adult Learning on 01609 532536 to book a place.

Save the Date! Reading Together Day - 16 July 2020. Families are invited to join a celebration of reading with ​a full day of activity from over 15 collaborators, including us! Schedule to be announced Thursday 9 July. For more info: readingagency.org.uk/news #ReadingTogether

Some great reads to discuss here!

There are some great #SummerReadingChallenge2020 online events coming up via @nycclibraries facebook page. Lego Challenges, author Jennifer Killick and storytelling with Rebecca Colby.

Fancy listening to something different? We've got a huge range of non-fiction eAudiobooks available through BorrowBox at ow.ly/a74b50ADMLM They're all free to borrow with your library card. Don't have one? Just contact your local library!

Parents & carers of under 4's can download our activity calendar with a different activity idea everyday. northyorks.gov.uk/growandlearn Today’s activity is to paint a picture! There's lots you can do to prepare your child for school - It's never too early #schoolready #growandlearn

This #FriendshipDay, let’s talk about the power of the internet to bring peoples, countries, cultures and individuals together (when it’s done safely)! We selected a few pedagogical resources for children on the topic - have a look: bit.ly/3gfHy2b

Closing Date 12 noon Monday 10th August for both these community non-profit job vacancies in #Thirsk. Interviews on Monday 17th August! #libraryjobs #jobs #lisjobs #libjobs #charityjobs #hiring #Northallerton #NorthYorks NE Charity Jobs Volunteering @nycclibraries

Our opening hours are extended as from next Tuesday: thirskcommunitylibrary.org.uk/new-opening-ho… Remember to return your books as you enter the library. This means that they can be sanitised before they go back on the shelves for others to borrow. Here's Lucy, 11, returning some of her summer reads!

Entertain children this half term with our Halloween storytime with Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson and Incy Wincy Spider nursery rhyme read by our volunteer Liz Wilson. Here are the rhymes but go to the website for the story thirskcommunitylibrary.org.uk/listen-to-hall… #JuliaDonaldson