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Closure notice - updated 13 September

Crowthorne Library remains closed.

Unfortunately the works to rid the library of its rat infestation on Friday were unsuccessful and we are not able to reopen Crowthorne library today as planned. We will update this page with more information as it is available.

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Book of the month

Left you dead by Peter James

Now’s the time to catch up on the latest book of the much-loved DS Roy Grace Series. Peter James is joining us for an online author talk on Friday 10 September! One Sunday, Niall Paternoster waits in a car park for his wife to come out of supermarket but she doesn’t come back out - she's gone. When he gets home she's not there either, and none of their friends or family have heard from her.

A few days later, and vigorously protesting his innocence, Niall is arrested on suspicion of her murder.

Borrow from your local library or enjoy the ebook or e-audiobook on BorrowBox.

Children's book of the month

First day at Bug School by Sam Lloyd

At the bottom of the garden where no one really sees, a secret school is hidden amongst the grass and weeds. Welcome to Bug School. Don't be nervous on your first day - it's lots of fun.

Learn creeping with the spiders, singing with the crickets, count spots with the ladybirds and hop, skip and jump in P.E. with the fleas.

This is a rhythmic, bright celebration of school, starring some very cute bugs indeed, sure to allay first-day-at-school fears