It might be cold, dreich and dark outside but there’s plenty to love about winter: the chilly, grey days are the perfect excuse to stay inside and indulge in one […]
Category: Reading Ideas
December Book Picnic Recommendations
Need some inspiration for the next book to add to your reading list? We’ve got suggestions! On the first Wednesday of every month, GWL team members share what we’ve read recently at our Book Picnic…
BHM: Black Women Writers
October 2020 marked Black History Month, first celebrated in the United Kingdom in 1987, BHM is an annual event to remember celebrate and honour the achievements, culture and history of […]
Books about Gardening, Plants, Seeds and Growing
Now that winter is upon us, many of us will be longing for spring and the flora and fauna that we see during that season. Here are some reads about gardening and growing to keep you going and hopefully plant some inspiration.
November Book Picnic Recommendations
Need some inspiration for the next book to add to your reading list? We’ve got suggestions! On the first Wednesday of every month, GWL team members share what we’ve read recently at our Book Picnic…
October Book Picnic Recommendations -2020
Happy Libraries Week to all! Need some inspiration for the next book to add to your reading list? We’ve got suggestions! On the first Wednesday of every month, GWL team members share what we’ve read recently at our Book Picnic…
Themes of Isolation in our collection
Emilie, who was on placement with us last Spring, highlights how a selection of books she borrowed at the start of lockdown each look at different aspects of isolation.
September Book Picnic Recommendations
Need some inspiration for the next book to add to your reading list? We’ve got suggestions! On the first Wednesday of every month, GWL team members share what we’ve read recently at our Book Picnic…
Introducing ‘Select and Collect’ book borrowing
We’re delighted to be able to start lending books again, with our new ‘Select and Collect’ service, which you can start using from Wednesday 2nd September.
Book Picnic Recommendations-August 2020
Our monthly Zoom meet ups to discuss what we’ve been reading are one of the ways our team of staff and volunteers have stayed connected through lockdown. We always enjoy hearing what others recommend and hope you will too!