Library Service - Hampshire County Council

We are responsible for 40 libraries & Discovery Centres. This account is not monitored at weekends.
#LoveyourLibrary

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Find out about accessibility and concession memberships: https://t.co/LT9kHxr3T2

Find our collection: https://t.co/NHU4L9XvZE

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.#HiVisFortnight highlights and celebrates connecting people with vision and/or print impairments to reading in all formats. Libraries have audiobooks, large print, access to Talking Newspapers (speak to library staff) and eAudiobooks through @BorrowBox.

@ReadingSight #HiVis

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It's #LibrariesWeek and the 2026 theme is Libraries Change Lives through literacy and reading. This week is an opportunity to inspire you to visit your local library.
https://t.co/xg0ekM6dsX

[The Reading Agency @readingagency]

The Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize have unveiled their "transportive" 2026 shortlist - huge congratulations to all of the amazing authors!

*Find out more: https://t.co/M4DOjpSysl
*Shadow the shortlist with your book club: https://t.co/B0EPowZyWQ

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Coming soon! The 2026 #SummerReadingChallenge, #ReadToTheBeat, starts in Hampshire Libraries on Saturday 11 July.

You can sign up in our libraries, or online through the Kids' Zone on our website, from Saturday 11 July.

@readingagency

[Library Service - Hampshire County Council @hantslibraries]

Please see our opening hours over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday 23 May to Monday 25 May 2026) 👇

https://t.co/DrYE18Hrcw

[The Reading Agency @readingagency]

📢Taiwan Travelogue written by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translated by Lin King, has been announced as the winner of the #InternationalBooker2026!

*Find out more: https://t.co/JDar4xoA0Q
*Free digital display pack: https://t.co/4DmhcIhx4l

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It's #DementiaActionWeek and our libraries have so many supportive resources for those living with or caring for someone with #Dementia.

Watch the video to find out more and visit our website for resources: https://t.co/nQYY6Aq5lb

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(2/2) No overdue charges will apply from 22 – 27 May. However, you can access your library account and the catalogue through the Spydus app or follow this link: https://t.co/80JqW2oUrj. BorrowBox will also remain available.

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(1/2) Due to essential maintenance of our IT systems, Hampshire County Council’s webpages, including the library's website and contact form, will be unavailable between Friday 22 – Monday 25 May.

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This year, #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek takes place from 11 to 17 May 2026. The theme for 2026 is 'Action'.

Find books on BorrowBox: https://t.co/68nDKnkrWu

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@fosslien @Fearnecotton @TimClarePoet @drchatterjeeuk @ScienceCaroline @MaisieHill_ @PoojaLakshmin @JonHaidt @lesbraz

[Library Service - Hampshire County Council @hantslibraries]

Happy birthday, Sir David Attenborough! 🎉🎂

#SirDavidAttenborough is 100 today. Our selection of his books celebrates the impact he has had on our understanding of the natural world: https://t.co/gysmM6y2TI

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#DavidAttenborough

[Hampshire County Council @hantsconnect]

Polling day is here 🗳️

Have your say in the County Council elections today.

Polling stations are open 7am - 10pm.

Please remember to bring accepted photo ID when you vote.

More here: https://t.co/TYxTcQIcdM

[Library Service - Hampshire County Council @hantslibraries]

.#Dementia and living with the after effects of strokes can create feelings of isolation and problems communicating with others.

Hampshire Libraries offer a range of resources to borrow which can help improve and stimulate discussion and memories. ⬇

https://t.co/nQYY6Aq5lb

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Enjoy this selection of stories together: https://t.co/vBCDmxj8BX

@carylhart1

[World Book Night UK @WorldBookNight]

Out and about this evening? 🎧

Take your story with you. The 2026 #QuickReads audiobooks are free on Spotify today.

Check out the #WorldBookNight playlist on Spotify: https://t.co/zBUE6sIAvE

[Library Service - Hampshire County Council @hantslibraries]

World Book Night also supports #QuickReads, which are short books and great stories by bestselling authors, written in an accessible and easy to read style: https://t.co/aUKaxBamL3

Thank you to Havant Library for the video!

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Happy #WorldBookNight! 📚🌕

We want adults across the UK to unite with reading, by encouraging everyone to join in the #ReadingHour from 7-8pm tonight. Dedicate time to reading alone, a book club meeting, listening to an audiobook, or #reading to children.

@WorldBookNight

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.#StephenLawrenceDay takes place on 22 April every year, on the anniversary of Stephen's death. A national moment of reflection and a call to action.

Browse our bookshelf: https://t.co/JBJzJo0ISa

@sal2nd @CharlieBCuff @EmmaDabiri @renireni @angiecthomas @DLawrenceOBE

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(5/5) Any problems, please contact us: https://t.co/dG13cg3KaF

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(1/5) Do you use the Spydus Library app? This app is used to manage your loans and holds your digital library card. There have been a few changes to the app in the latest update.