Author: ECL

Our latest mini-exhibition features works by Jacquie Sheffield, a contemporary local artist and freelance art facilitator based in Stillington.

Jacquie’s art is inspired by her love of the natural world, particularly hedgerows, meadows, woodland, landscapes, seascapes and different types of trees, plants and flowers. She enjoys using different types of media including watercolour, acrylic and oil paints, inks, gold leaf, printing and collage to explore organic shape, line, colour and texture.

Jacquie is self-taught through courses and independent study. This is her second local art exhibition.

Her exhibition will run from 16^th September until 18^th November. Do please drop into the library and admire her stunning work.

She is currently hosting a series of free ‘Get Creative’ workshops for adults in the library, exploring various art and craft techniques You’ll find details on our website and Facebook page..

Storytime will return after the summer break on Thursday 10^th September.

Storytime runs every Thursday during term time from 10.15am to 11.00am. We invite you and your child aged from 1 to 4 along to the library to enjoy FREE story readings by one of our lovely Storytime volunteer readers.

There’s no need to book – just rock up. We’re pushchair-friendly too – park them inside the library.

So pull on those comfy seven-league boots, shoulder your faithful old knapsack, and install the magic bean app on your phone. Then stroll (or wheel) your wide-eyed and unsuspecting pre-schoolie along to the library to enjoy one of our lovely volunteers bringing a children’s tale or two to life.

Please note: children should be accompanied throughout by a parent or guardian.

Is the reading Force strong in you? Busy must you get!

With just days to go until the end of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, it’s time to finish reading your six books and get yourself down to the library to collect your rewards and your finisher’s medal.

‘Read to the Beat’ closes on Saturday 12^th September.

Our very popular free series of GET CREATIVE! FUN & FRIENDLY ART SESSIONS returns to the community library this autumn.

The first session is Making 3D Flowers on Wednesday 16^th September from 10am to 12 Noon. Hosted and guided by the very talented local artist Jacquie Sheffield, it’s a great chance to try your hand at something new, whatever your artistic ability.

The session is free and all materials are provided. There are limited places so you’ll need to book. Call into the library, ring us on 01609 534584 or email: ecl.generalenquiries@gmail.com.

Look out for the other sessions in the series:

Making Colourful Art with Acrylic Pens – Wednesday 28^th October. 2pm to 4pm.

Exploring Simple Sketching – Wednesday 18^th November. 10am to 12 Noon.

Creating Christmas Cards – Wednesday 16^th December. 10am to 12 Noon.

Summer Reading Challenge 2026 has landed at the library!

This year’s theme, READ TO THE BEAT, celebrates the joy of music and the power it has to move, inspire, and connect us – all through the magic of reading. If you’re aged between 4 and 11 years you can sign-up for the Challenge at the library You’ll find more information about the Read to the Beat here.