HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? Come along to Bedale Community Library and join in the fun on Saturday 12 July when you can join up for the Summer Reading Challenge!
BCL Annual Report 24 25 (2).pdf Please follow the above link if you wish to read the latest annual report for Bedale Community Library. It outlines how we have performed over the past year and gives details about our social events and other news. Well worth a read!
On Thursday 10 October an appreciative audience enjoyed an evening with Rosie Page, daughter of James Herriot, and Nick Palmerley, a Trustee from Herriot Hospice Homecare. Rosie entertained us with stories about her dad and Nick outlined the work of the Hospice and the future plans for a new care establishment in Thirsk, to be called the Lambert. Rosie is an Ambassador for the Herriot Hospice.
Delicious canapes were made and served by the library volunteers. A raf...
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What a day for Bedale Community Library! BBC Breakfast wanted to use a library in connection with a feature on disappearing libraries throughout the UK, and show that with the help of volunteers from the community they can be saved. An application was sent by one of our trustees and we were chosen! The BBC broadcasting unit rolled into Bedale at 5am, making it a very early start for our volunteers appearing on the programme.
Interviews were held with trustees Mike, Sarah and Jenny...
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On Monday 12 February 2024, a refresher training session and lunch for current library volunteers was held with Jo and Laura from North Yorkshire Library Services, who both support us so much on a regular basis. 20 volunteers had a great morning catching up on a range of library related topics which regularly occur ranging from straightforward tasks to complicated photocopying exercises. It was agreed that this should be an annual event.
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Our home library service offers doorstep delivery for anyone of any age who finds it difficult to visit the library in person. Contact Bedale library if you have a friend or neighbour who would like to receive this free, personalised service. Telephone 01609 534573 Or Email: [email protected].
Need help with IT? From September Computer/IT drop in sessions are being offered in the library FREE for those just starting or people who wish to learn more. Ist and 3rd Wednesdays each month - 2.30 - 4pm.