OPENING HOURS
Tuesdays 10am - 5pm
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Thursdays 10am - 5pm
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Fridays 10am - 5pm
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Saturdays 10am - 1pm
Christmas Closing
We will be closed from Saturday 23rd December and through the Christmas period. Everyone at the Library wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year.
We will see you when we reopen on Tuesday 2nd January at 10.00am.
Returning books
When we are open, books may be returned at the counter or you can drop them off in the Red Book returns box by the notice board.
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When the library is closed, books may be returned to ANY library in Buckinghamshire. Please check the county library website for details of the opening hours for other Bucks County Libraries.
Renew books
When we're open, books can be renewed at the counter, online using the Renew page on the County Library website at any time or you can use the Spydus Mobile app which you can download from Google Play or the Apple App Store.
Reserving books
You can reserve books:
1. at the library counter,
2. online using the County Library website. Just search for the book you want and then click on place reservation and follow the instructions to reserve the book and choose the library you want to collect it from. You can also choose to receive messages when your book is ready to pick up or cancel reservations if you no longer need any books you've reserved.
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3. by using the Spydus Mobile app to reserve or cancel books. You can download the app from Google Play or the Apple App Store.
Two big thank yous
We're so grateful to Todd Le Pelley and his team at TL&P, Total Landscapes and property renovation for all their hard work and effort to transform the outside of the library. The flower beds were getting very overgrown and it now looks fantastic.
We're also grateful to Haddenham Garden Centre for their very kind donation of new plants for the flower bed.
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These wonderful local businesses have given their time and plants free of charge and we've very grateful for their support for the library.
WHAT's NEW
Our regular library activities are listed below and please visit us on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays to borrow books.
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Please note that if you're using an Apple device you may not be able to see the calendar or the facebook feed due to settings issues. Just scroll down and you'll see all the info you need about everything that's going on at the library is detailed in the boxes below.
Story time
Bring your children to Story Time for children of all ages every Tuesday morning 10.30-11am.
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Tuesdays at 10.30 - 11 am
every week
Lego Club
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Join us every Saturday morning from 10.30am and make whatever your imagination builds with our large collection of Lego. Check out previous creations in our display window.
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Saturdays at 10.30 - 12.30 am
every week
Bounce and Rhyme
You and your child can share the Bounce and Rhyme experience joining with others and reciting simple songs and nursery rhymes. It's a good way to meet people and a good opportunity for babies and toddlers to mix socially with children of their own age.
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Babies and toddlers like short simple songs with repetition to help with the use of words and memory. As they grow older they can make their own rhythms with simple musical instruments and perform more complicated action songs.
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Join in with our bounce and rhyme sessions at the library and after the session borrow a book.
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We look forward to singing with you soon.
Fridays 8th December and 12th January at 10.30 - 11.30am
Meet your local Councillor
Gregory Smith will be at the library on the second Saturday of every month from 10-11am to discuss any local issues, concerns or ideas you may have.
Saturday 9th December 10 - 11am
Table Top Sale
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There will be home-made gifts and produce a plenty at our Table Top Sale. Come and see what goodies you can find to add to your Christmas cheer.
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Saturday 9th December
10 am - 1pm
Christmas Storytime with a very special guest
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Bring your children to a special Christmas Story Time with a visit from Father Christmas who will be bringing some gifts for them.
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Saturday 16th December
11.30am - 12.30pm
Lunchtime Reading Discussion Group
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Join us at the library every month to chat about what you're reading, your favourite books and authors and all things books.
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Lorna Watson will get things going by talking about the books of Louise Penny, The Inspector Gamache series.
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Future meeting dates will be confirmed in the library, on our website and on Facebook.
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Bring your sandwich or salad. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.
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Tuesday 16th January
12.45 for 1pm - 2pm
Winter Reading Challenge
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Wrap up warm and join in this year's games, sport and play-themed #WinterMiniChallenge! The @readingagency has teamed up with @YouthSportTrust to inspire children to get moving and reading.
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Visit wintermini.org.uk to log reading, play games and win rewards until 20th February 2024.
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Get online
Free Wifi is available in the library to over 16s using your own device and our charging stations
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We also have three computers you can use. Library members are entitled to 1 hour free computer internet access per day upon presentation of their library card. This is subject to borrowers' appropriate use of their membership (i.e. if you refuse to pay outstanding fines, we refuse to give you free internet access!). Non Members are charged 50p per 15 mins.
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If you need help come and see Mary on Thursday mornings. Please note that Mary won't be in the Library on Thursday 30th November.
Learn my way is also a great free resource.
All things digital
Need help with getting on line, using your computer or device or want to be more confident with all things digital.
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Drop into the library on a Thursday morning and Mary will help you with your queries.
Learn my way
In a world where our movements may be restricted due to Coronavirus, many more people are relying on computers and tablets for reading as well as socialising. If you need help to get started or would like some tips to further your understanding, you might like to try this free resource.
Click on the Learn My Way logo below to learn more.
Top tips for online safety
Action fraud is urging people to use strong passwords and 2-step verification after receiving thousands of reports of hacked email and social media accounts.
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Scammers have extorted victims for money and used accounts to commit fraud. This includes things like selling fake Taylor Swift tickets as people tend to be less suspicious of things being sold by someone who with lots of friends on their profile and years of posts.
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Staying safe online
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Christmas is fast approaching with phones and tablets being high on present lists. Action Fraud has these tips to stay safe and help new users to stay safe:
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Keep your accounts secure with strong passwords – 8 characters or more with upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols
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Use a different password for each account – You can use the password manager provided on your device or download a separate app to store them securely
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Set up 2-step verification and never share your 2-step verification codes with anyone
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Check email addresses by clicking on the From name, when it changes colour click again to see the real email address. If it’s different and you don’t recognise it as being safe don’t click on any links or open or download any attachments.
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Report suspect emails by forwarding them and any attachments to report@phishing.gov.uk and then delete the email. Action Fraud will look into it and block suspect addresses and you'll be helping to save others from being scammed.
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Report suspect social media messages - if something doesn’t seem right report the message and block the sender within the app
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More information – Visit the National Trading Standards Friends against scamming site where you can download their ‘How to avoid scams’ booklet and use their elearning video and free courses to learn more and spread awareness throughout your community.
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If you need help with any of these come and speak with Mary on Thursday mornings.
Disclaimer - These tips are taken from the Action Fraud website. Haddenham Community Library is not responsible for this information or content on third party websites.