Wild by Kristin Hannah
Available on eAudio and eBook NOW with no queue for a limited time only!
From the New York Times number one bestselling author of The Nightingale and
The Great Alone, Kristin Hannah, comes Wild, a remarkable story about the resilience of the human spirit, the triumph of hope, and the promise of new beginnings.
In the rugged Pacific Northwest of the United States lies the Olympic National Forest - a vast expanse of impenetrable darkness and impossible beauty. From deep within this mysterious land, a six-year-old girl appears.
Speechless and alone, she offers no clue as to her identity, no hint of her past. Having retreated to her hometown after a scandal left her career in ruins, child psychiatrist Dr.
Julia Cates begins working with the extraordinary little girl. Naming her Alice, Julia is determined to free her from a prison of unimaginable fear and isolation, and discover the truth about Alice's past.
The shocking facts of Alice's life test the limits of Julia's faith and strength, even as she struggles to make a home for Alice - and find a new one for herself.
Dying Well Café at Cannock Library
Honest conversations, warm community and a place to breath. A discussion on death, dying and what matters most.
Hosted by Lucy- Death Doula- partnering with Cannock library
Join us for a monthly, welcoming space to explore end-of-life topics, with compassion, curiosity and no pressure. Just gentle conversations, support and a chance to connect for those going through terminal illness, cancer or end-of-life.
Cannock Library
Tuesday 19th May 5:00pm- 6:30pm
(then every third Tuesday of the month 5:00pm-6:30pm)
Free to attend, Adults only, no need to book.... Just come, refreshments provided.
Contact Cannock Library for more details on 01543 334525 or email [email protected]
The Odyssey by Homer
Available on eAudio, narrated by Anton Lesser, NOW with no queue for a limited time only!
It proves a long, 10-year journey, fraught with dangers, from Polyphemus, the one-eyed Cyclops, and the seductive Sirens, to the love of Calypso on her all-too-comfortable isle.
When he arrives in Ithaca, he has to contend with a group of suitors who have been pressing his wife to forget about her husband, admit she is a widow, and marry one of them.
Anton Lesser, one of Britain’s finest audiobook stars, brings this great classic to life in the new and imaginative translation by Ian Johnston.
🪶🌿 Create a Birdfeeder for Your Feathered Friends at Stone Library 🌿🪶
Having a birdfeeder is a wonderful way to support the birds in your local area.
These smaller feeders help prevent too many birds gathering at once, reducing the risk of illness and helping keep them healthy.
Place your feeder in a safe spot in your garden or on a windowsill so birds can enjoy access to food all year round. Once empty, simply give it a clean and refill it!
✨ Please note: We’ll be using coconut oil, so things may get a little messy – older clothes are recommended!
📍 Location: Stone Library
📅 Date: Thursday 28th May
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM
🎟️ Booking: Essential – £1.00 per child
📚 Celebrating an Outstanding Colleague 👏
Staffordshire Libraries are incredibly proud of our wonderful colleague, Deb Clemson.
Deb was honoured with an invitation to last week’s Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in recognition of her Long Service Award with Staffordshire County Council – a truly special and well-deserved achievement.
Starting her career as a Library Assistant, Deb has dedicated an incredible 43 years to Staffordshire Libraries, working her way up to the Senior Leadership Team within the service.
Her commitment, passion and contribution have made a lasting impact on colleagues and communities alike.
Congratulations, Deb – and thank you for your outstanding service! 🌟
🌱 Get inspired at Stone Library!
From books on recycling, gardening, and the great outdoors 📚 to free herb, veg, and flower seeds to take home 🌼
Plus, don’t miss our green events all month for adults and kids!
Pop in and see what’s growing 🌿
✨ Thursday Friends is growing at Uttoxeter Library — and we love to see it!
A chance to chat, relax, and have a laugh… unless Scrabble gets competitive 😉
🕚 Drop in anytime from 11am–3pm
💬 No fees, no pressure — just friendly faces
🤝 Know someone who’d enjoy it? Spread the word!
Make the most of your library 📖
Another fantastic Science Fair at Perton Library! 🔬✨
Over 1,700 people attended on Saturday and had an amazing time exploring, learning, and enjoying all the activities.
There was everything from astronomy and meteorites, a F3 racing car to glacial boulders, VR headsets, recycling and comic workshops. Children could book onto Zoolab and STEMbotics sessions and we were also visited by an Imperial Stormtrooper whilst Perton Lakeside Choir entertained us with science themed songs.
' It was the liveliest library I’d ever visited, there was even a wonderful choir singing Elton John songs, which was great fun! The year of reading (and comics being a big part of that) is upon us, my friends!' - Marc Makes Comics
'A fantastic day out for all the family – so much to see, so much to learn in a welcoming, friendly environment. Well, done the library team and the Friends Group. '
'What a fantastic turnout – Perton library is always the centre of the community! '
'Space and rocks! We loved seeing the meteorites'
A massive thank you to everyone who helped make the day such a success and to everyone who visited!! ✨
#GoAllIn #PertonLibrary @go_all_in_2026@south_staffs_council@staffordshirecountycouncil@lapworthmuseum@marcmakescomics@archandheritage
Meet the Flood Risk FAIR Team at Wombourne Library
A FAIR (Flood: Aware, Informed, Resilient) Approach to Community Flood Risk is working innovatively and collaboratively to reduce flood risk and improve resilience across communities in Staffordshire and the Black Country.
By enabling partnerships between communities and Risk Management Authorities (RMAs), FAIR is engaging and empowering communities with the skills, knowledge, and resources to actively participate in flood risk management and resilience activities.
here will also be an opportunity to meet the Severn Trent Water Community Team.
Find out more at a special Wombourne Library pop-up exhibition on:
Wednesday 13th May
10:00am – 3:30pm
For more information contact Wombourne Library on 01902 506055 or e-mail [email protected]
You can also visit /Home for more information about the project.
📚✨ Celebrating the National Year of Reading the best way we know how by getting lost in stories at Perton Library! ✨📚
We’re already halfway through our Story Ranger sessions, and the adventures so far have been full of imagination, laughter, and plenty of page‑turning fun 🌟
It’s been wonderful to see young readers exploring new stories and letting their creativity run wild.
Make Some Noise! 🔊
Bleep, bloop, buzz and blast in this hands‑on workshop where children (6+) design and build their own sound buttons 🎶✨
Friday 29th May
Aimed at Children 6+ FREE!
Sessions 2.30-3.30pm & 4-5pm
Book your spot at Werrington Library,
[email protected] Tel: 01782 302706
A perfect warm‑up for Noisy Noise Noise by @the.working.boys.club coming to #festivalofbrilliant2026 in July – a playful, sound‑making experience hidden inside a bookcase 📚
#nationalyeraofreading2026 #goallin #summerreadingchallenge2026 #readtothebeat #discoveryourlibrary #acefunded @aceagrams
📷@billingtonphoto & Brent Jones
Rugeley Library hosted the fantastic 'Hour Shakespeare' group last night for an hour of brilliant excerpts from Shakespeare's plays. Hamlet, MacBeth, Henry V, Richard III and others were covered by the group.
The atmosphere was electric and people were asking when the group would be back as they left!
The group are visiting other Staffordshire Libraries this year so watch this space for more performances!
#GoAllIn #shakespeare
