Every Friday, 10.30 to 11am during term time! Bring your baby & toddler/s and join us in the Community Library for a fun ‘Rhymetime!
All children must be accompanied by their carers.
Rhythm and Rhyme
The Library
The Library is a Registered Charity called the “Friends of Castle Cary Community Library” which is governed by its Trustees. The Trustees are accountable to the membership, (the “Friends”) at an annual general meeting. At present there are five Trustees, Roger Weldhen (Chairman), Les Kimberley, Laura Tilling, Janice Collins and Judi Morison.
Support your Library
You can support you community library in a number of ways. Certainly make use of your free membership by joining at your earliest opportunity if you have not already done so. Support future events of which there will be a number. Consider joining the Friends of Castle Cary Community Library as a volunteer. Above all, help make your library the hub of our community.
Children’s Book Donation
Please continue to donate good quality used children’s books for book sales/book swaps to be held in future.
Come celebrate Roald Dahl’s birthday
Roald Dahl would have been 103 on Friday 13th September 2019. Come and enjoy a story at the Library straight after school
Summer Reading Challenge Update
Have you joined the reading challenge – there’s only one week left………..
Virtual Reality Event
Over 13’s – come and experience virtual reality at Castle Cary Community Library on Monday 19th August, Thursday 22 August or Saturday 24th August 2019.
Summer Reading Challenge
Space Chase
Come into the Library on these days to share stories and organised activities with our student volunteers who will help children make exciting book choices and encourage them to share their reading challenge achievements with others.
| Wednesday 24th July | Jessica |
| Wednesday 31st July | Jessica |
| Tuesday 6th August | Henry |
| Wednesday 7th August | Ella |
| Wednesday 21st August | Jessica |
| Wednesday 28th August | Jessica |
Come along from 10am until 1pm on these days for some extra reading fun.
Check on the Castle Cary Community Library website each week for news of what’s coming up and don’t forget to go to www.spacechase.org.uk for lots of reading fun, puzzles, chat and competitions to take part in.
Space Chase
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is Space Chase; a space themed adventure inspired by the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. Children taking part in the Challenge will help our super space family, The Rockets, as they track down books nabbed by mischievous aliens!
Find out more here….
Children’s Books
Here are some links to excellent websites with book recommendations and reviews for children: