Castlepoint Library

Beyond the pages of our books, creativity is thriving across our local community!

We wanted to shine a spotlight on a brilliant upcoming event that's perfect for anyone interested in art, design, media, and performance.

On Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July 2026, Arts University Bournemouth will host its flagship AUB Festival of Creativity.

If you have young creatives in the family, are looking for weekend inspiration, or want to view the incredible work of this year's graduating students, this campus-wide festival is a must-visit.

Entry is free, and no booking is required to explore.
Head over to the AUB website to see what's on: https://aub.ac.uk/latest/aub-festival-of-creativity-2026 🎨✨

AUB Festival of Creativity 2026 This summer, we’re launching the Festival of Creativity 2026, an exciting new event set against the backdrop of our vibrant Undergraduate...

Are you looking for something to do as a family during half term?

Why not try our Library Legends Team quest?

📖 Watch something together that's linked to a book
📖 Read together for a week
📖 Turn a book into game to play
📖 Visit a library together
📖 Read a book each
📖 Go on a knowledge quest to find out about something you love

And then collect your special Team collectors' card.

📍 Visit any BCP library to find out more.
📅 Running for the whole of 2026

https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/libraries/national-year-of-reading-2026/library-legends-challenge

Taking a trip to Europe soon? We've got you covered 😏🍒

Join us for an exclusive online event with Colm Tóibín on Wednesday 3 June at 10am!
Don’t miss the award-winning author of Brooklyn and Long Island, as he discusses his latest release, The News from Dublin, followed by a live audience Q&A.
Hosted by – sign up FREE here: https://bolinda.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g6_hplIOS6iUDPTZgm4HNQ
to watch at home or visit Bournemouth Library, which will be hosting a live viewing in Conversation Corner.

Do you know a child who loves to be creative?

Our Library Legends Creator's quest might be something they'd enjoy.

📖 Design a book cover
📖 Make something linked to a book
📖 Create a story door
📖 Have a go at a craft activity in a library
📖 review a book - complete with a picture!
📖 Enter a competition

And then collect our special Creator collectors' card.
Let's get creative and celebrate The National Year of Reading together.

📍Visit any library in BCP.
📅Running for the whole of 2026

Click here fore more details.
https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/libraries/national-year-of-reading-2026/library-legends-challenge

It's World Book Night tonight. Join the Reading Hour from 7pm.

You can read alone, have a book club meeting, listen to an audiobook or enjoy a bedtime story together as a family. What will you choose?

It's the perfect end to the day. 📖

https://worldbooknight.org/news/reading-hour