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We hold regular events at the Town Library from craft activities to author talks. Some events are held at Communicare in St Brelade.
We do our best to keep this page up to date but you should check out our social media for the latest details:
Special events at the Town Library
Summer Reading Challenge 2026
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge takes place from 27 June to 19 September.
Come to the launch at the Town Library on Saturday 27 June. You can enjoy:
- a full day of activities for children and families
- a visit from the Blind Poet, Dave Steele, at 10am
- live music from the Jersey Music Service Jazz Combo at 11am
If you sign up on the day at the Town Library or Communicare Library, you’ll get a free swim pass for AquaSplash.
To take part you need to:
- get your challenge pack from a library
- read 6 books, these can be stories, non-fiction, comics, audiobooks or music scores
- talk about your books with library staff
- get a sticker for each book and a swim pass after your third book
- finish the challenge to get a certificate and medal
You can take part at any of our libraries, including the Mobile Library.
The Summer Reading Challenge is for children aged 5 to 11. It takes place across the UK to help children enjoy reading and keep their skills up over the summer holidays.
Summer Reading Challenge
Exhibition of John Ogilby's Aesop's Fables
This exhibition presents remarkable illustrations from John Ogilby's celebrated editions of Aesop's Fables published in 1651 and 1668.
These volumes transformed the familiar moral tales from Ancient Greece into a masterpiece of 17th century English printing. Both of these editions are preserved in the Falle Collection at Jersey Library and their finely detailed copperplate engravings form the heart of this display.
The exhibition is currently taking place at the Town Library at the second floor gallery.
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
- 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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Clubs for 5 to 12 years old
Our clubs take place every week at the town library 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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Tuesday, 3.30pm to 4.30pm
| 6 to 12 years old
| Board Games Club. Play, learn and make new friends.
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| Wednesday, 3.30pm to 4.30pm | 6 to 12 years old | LEGO Club. Play and build with LEGO.
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Adult activities and groups
Come to the Town Library to take part in our activities for adults.
Sessions are open to anyone aged 16 and over. No booking needed.
Needle craft
We meet on the first Friday of every month from 10am to 12pm in the Workspace.
Reading group
Our reading group meets the last Thursday of every month to talk about and share opinions on the book of the month.
Our next meeting is on Thursday 25 June at 2.30pm. We’ll discuss the works of Jo Nesbo.
Learn or develop your digital skills
As a library member, you can learn how to use a computer or develop your skills using
Learn My Way.
We also offer free extra support to anyone using Learn My Way at the Town Library every:
- Tuesday 6pm to 7pm
- Thursday 10am to 11am
Sessions take place in the computer room on the first floor. You can come to as many sessions as you need but you have to book in advance.
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, every Saturday from 10.30am to 11.30am.
At the town library, sessions are 10.30am to 11.30am but change every week.
June 2026
| Saturday 13 June
Friday 19 June Saturday 27 June
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July 2026
| Friday 3 July Wednesday 8 July
Friday 31 July
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August 2026
| Saturday 8 August Tuesday 11 August Wednesday 19 August Thursday 27 August
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September 2026
| Saturday 5 September
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