​​​​​​Events at the library
We hold regular events from craft activities to author talks.
Events are mostly held at the Town Library, but some can be at Communicare.
Check out our social media for details on the latest.
Jersey Library Facebook page
Jersey Library Instagram​
Special events
Author talk
Author Kate Thompson will talk about her latest book The Wartime Book Club on Saturday 10 May, 2.30pm.
Tickets are free but you must book on Jersey Library TicketSource​.
The Wartime Book Club explores the bravery and compassion of ordinary Islanders who defied fascism through everyday acts of resistance. The novel is based in St Helier Library, the centre of quiet resistance and tells the untold story of the significant role of libraries in bolstering the morale of Islanders during the Occupation.
Liberation 80 events
To mark the 80 year anniversary of the liberation of the Channel Islands we’ll be hosting a series of talks exploring the occupation, liberation, and its aftermath.
Tickets are free but you must book for all events on Jersey Library TicketSource.
| Monday 12 May, 6pm | Eric Blakeley on Betrayed by the nazis and The search for justice |
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| Tuesday 13 May, 6pm | Mark Lamerton on Surrender: Best wishes from liberated Jersey
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| Wednesday 14 May, 6pm | Michael Officer on The nazi sacking of the masonic temple |
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| Thursday 15 May, 6pm | Andrew Gilson on Tobacco during the German occupation, an alternative economy
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​Weekly events for under 5 years old
These events take place every week and during school holidays:
- Baby Bounce and Rhyme. An interactive session with nursery rhymes, singing and a small play time after that includes a ball pit
- Toddler Time.
An engaging story-time session with nursery rhymes and a small play time after that includes Duplex building blocks​
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Rhythm, Rhyme and Storytime. A fun ​session with nursery rhymes, singing, stories and a small play session after that includes a ball pit. These sessions are at Communicare Library
You don’t need to book and it’s free.
| Monday, 11am | 0 to 18 months
| Baby Bounce and Rhyme |
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Tuesday, 11am​
​ | 18 months to 3 years | Toddler Time |
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0 to 4 years
| Rhythm, Rhyme and Storytime at Communicare Library
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| Wednesday, 2pm | 0 to 18 months | Baby Bounce and Rhyme |
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| Thursday, 2pm | 18 months to 3 years | Toddler Time |
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Friday, 11am
| 0 to 18 months
| Baby Bounce and Rhyme
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​Saturday, 11am
| ​2 to 5 years
| Storytime
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Jèrriais stories and rhymes​
Rînmes Rêjouis is an engaging session in Jèrriais for children aged 2 to 4 and includes:
- stories
- nursery rhymes and songs
- interactive activities
Sessions are
every ​Thursday 11am​ for 30 minutes during term time only. You don't need to book.
Rînmes Rêjouis is ran by the Jerriais Teaching Service to encourage an early appreciation of local culture and language through storytelling.
Clubs for 5 to 12 years old
Our clubs take place every week at the town libra​ry and are free.
You can come to as many sessions as you like and you don’t have to be a member.
We provide all equipment and parents can stay if they would like.
| Monday, 3.30pm to 4.30pm | 5 to 12 years old | Chess Club. For children wanting to learn how to play chess and beginner level.
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| Wednesday, 3.30pm to 4.30pm | 8 to 12 years old | Lego Club. Play and build with Lego. There're fun challenges every week to try.
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​Adult activities and groups
Creative Fridays
Come every Friday 10am to 12pm to get creative, have a coffee or tea and meet people.
You need to be aged 16 and over. You don’t need to book.
Crochet and knit takes place every first Friday of the month and mindful colouring is on the fourth Friday. Activities change in other weeks.
Reading Group
Our reading group meets the last Thursday of every month to talk about and share opinions on the book of the month.
The next meeting is Thursday 29 May at 2.30pm. The book we'll be discussing is The Blue by Nancy Bilyeau.​
You need to be aged 18 and over.
Therapy Dogs Nationwide sessions
Therapy Dogs Nationwide is a national charity with volunteers who take their own dogs into organisations and buildings. This gives you and your family a chance to meet a dog who can bring you comfort, distraction and stimulation.
The temperament of all Therapy Dogs have been tested so they are calm, friendly and safe.
Therapy Dogs Nationwide
A dog comes in the library every week.
At Communicare in St Brelade, sessions are every Saturday 10.30am to 11.30am.
At the town library, sessions are 10.30am to 11.30am but change every week. Find the next dates in the table below.
| April | Friday 11
Thursday 17
Friday 25
Wednesday 30 |
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| May | Thursday 8
Saturday 17
Wednesday 21​
Thursday 29 |
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| June | Wednesday 4
Monday 9
Tuesday 17
Thursday 26 |
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| July | Friday 4
Saturday 12
Friday 18
Thursday 24
Tuesday 29 |
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| August | Monday 4
Thursday 14
Friday 22
Wednesday 27 |
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