Basingstoke Discovery Centre is a library and community space that’s free to join and offers a range of fantastic services and an exciting programme of activities for all ages.
This busy library, near the Potter’s Walk entrance to Festival Place, is open six days a week and accessible by lift or stairs.
With thousands of books, magazines, free WiFi and public computers anyone who visits can expect a warm welcome.
The bright and vibrant children’s library hosts free family activities, including rhymetime and storytime throughout the week.
Our community tables offer cosy spaces for people to meet, connect and make new friends. We host regular clubs in the library and have a well-stocked shelf of board games and jigsaws, too.
Our volunteers are part of the team, and we have opportunities for volunteers of all ages.
Library events in May and June are:
Dementia Action Week (May 13-18)
Singing for Memories Session, Monday, May 13, 11.30am: A small, friendly group singing for fun. Refreshments served.
Dementia Support Drop-In, Wednesday, May 15, 1.30-3pm: People living with dementia and their family carers are invited to join Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW for a social afternoon. Refreshments served.
Dementia Advice Session – Andover Mind, Thursday, May 16, 11am-2pm: Drop in for advice, support and information.
Singing for the Brain Session, Friday, May 17, 11.30am: Meet other members of the community living with dementia and sing a variety of songs you know and love in a fun and friendly environment. Take part in vocal exercises that help improve brain activity and wellbeing.
In Conversation with best-selling author Clare Fuller – Thursday, May 16, 6pm, £5 per person
Hampshire Libraries’ Author of the Month Claire Fuller talks to presenter Rebecca Fletcher about Claire’s emotionally charged novel The Memory of Animals.
Elmer Day – Saturday, May 25
Celebrate Elmer the Elephant’s 35th Birthday with themed colouring, puzzles, trails, and a special Elmer craft session from 2pm-4pm. The event is free to attend, and children must be accompanied.
For more information, please visit Basingstoke Discovery Centre.
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