There’s nothing better to escape from the turkey cooking, present wrapping, Christmas madness than a great book. Here’s our list of the 10 of the most popular books for adults in 2015, all available in Hampshire libraries for free, to give you a little inspiration for your Christmas distraction. So you sort the sprouts, and… Continue reading Get cosy with a Christmas read
Month: November 2015
On the Origin of Species
Charles Darwin's book On the Origin of Species, considered to be the foundation of evolutionary biology, was first published on 24 November 1859.
Hampshire Libraries Launches Code Club!
Code club took off to a flying start at Lymington Library this month, with 6 eager youngsters attending to join, learn and have fun! The group, aimed at 9-11 year olds, was a fantastic mix of new starters who have never coded before and those who were already taking their skills to the next level.… Continue reading Hampshire Libraries Launches Code Club!
Expert advice for your Christmas shopping
There’s only one place to go for trusted reviews and advice about everything from televisions to gluten-free mince pies, Which? Online will help you pick your Christmas gifts with confidence. Hampshire Libraries are offering free membership to the Which? Online service, that’s a saving of £10.75 per month. All you need is a Hampshire Libraries card,… Continue reading Expert advice for your Christmas shopping
Costa Book Awards Shortlist
The Costa Book Awards shortlist was revealed on the 17th November, take a look at the 4 books in the novel category below. Don't forget you can borrow them all for free from Hampshire Libraries, all you need is a Hampshire library card, and that's free as well! Click on the title to see the book… Continue reading Costa Book Awards Shortlist
Hampshire Book Award
On the 12th November pupils from across the county celebrated the 13th annual Hampshire Book Award. The award is organised by Hampshire County Council’s School Library Service and this year involved over 430 students from 50 secondary schools across Hampshire. Congratulations to Jonathan Stroud, our winner this year with the spooky The Screaming Staircase. Councilor McNair Scott,… Continue reading Hampshire Book Award
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Take a look at our Hampshire Book Award 2015 reading list. Find your favourite shortlisted book and see our "what's next" suggestions...
Sharing
Young children tend to think of themselves as the centre of the world. This can make sharing toys, people and places with other people problematic and can lead to jealousy and arguments. Sharing story books about other children sharing may help to explain why sharing is the right thing to do.
Remembrance Day
The Armistice came into being 97 years ago, at the 11th hour of the 11th Day of the 11th month.
6th November 1935 – First flight of the Hawker Hurricane
The Hawker Hurricane, iconic RAF fighter plane of World War Two took to the air for the first time on 6th November 1935.