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Thursday 29 October -
Summerhouse Drive Library will close at the earlier time of 5pm today, due to staff shortage.
Find the latest library service updates on our website - kent.gov.uk/findalibrary #Dartford
Thursday 29 October - #Hadlow Library will be open this morning 9am to 1pm only, and #Tonbridge North Library will be open this afternoon between 2 to 5pm only.
These changes in opening hours are due to staff shortages. Find the latest service updates at kent.gov.uk/findalibrary
Kent Libraries retweeted
Thanks to @CommunityAd Magazine for this piece about Murder at St Alfred's becoming Kent Libraries's Book of the Month - part of the National Year of Reading programme with the theme: Explore Local. I'll be giving a FREE author talk at Folkestone Library on Sat 7 November at 11am
Wednesday 28 October - #Snodland Library will be closed today due to staff shortage.
Find other libraries near you and the latest library service updates on our website at kent.gov.uk/findalibrary
Reminder - #Stanhope Library and Family Hub will be temporarily closed from next Monday 2 November while essential works take place. We expect to reopen from Monday 16 November.
Find other libraries near you and check for the latest updates at kent.gov.uk/findalibrary
ALT Stanhope Library temporary closure November 2026
Wednesday 14 October -
The public computers at #Sittingbourne Library are now available.
Find more information about our offers and facilities on our website at kent.gov.uk/libraries
Wednesday 14 October -
#Northfleet Mobile Library is off road due to essential maintenance (red route week).
Find mobile library stops near you and check for the latest library service updates over on our website at kent.gov.uk/mobilelibraries
Tuesday 13 October - Our #Dover Mobile Library is off road today due to mechanical issues, and our #Northfleet Mobile Library is off road today due to essential maintenance (red route week).
Find the latest service updates on our website at kent.gov.uk/mobilelibraries
Wednesday 14 October -
West Malling Library will be opening late today due to staff shortages.
Baby Rhyme Time has also been cancelled this morning.
Find the latest updates on our website at kent.gov.uk/findalibarary #WestMalling #Tonbridge
Advance notice - #Stanhope Library and Family Hub will be temporarily closed from Monday 2 November while essential works take place. We expect to reopen from Monday 16 November.
Find other libraries near you and check for the latest updates at kent.gov.uk/findalibrary
Update - Our #Dover Mobile Library will be off road for the rest of this week (Tuesday 13 October to Saturday 17 October) due to ongoing mechanical issues.
Find stops near you and the latest service updates at kent.gov.uk/mobilelibraries
Tuesday 13 October - Our #Dover Mobile Library is off road today due to mechanical issues, and our #Northfleet Mobile Library is off road today due to essential maintenance (red route week).
Find the latest service updates on our website at kent.gov.uk/mobilelibraries
Tuesday 13 October - #Lyminge Library closed at 3:50pm today due to staff shortage.
Find other libraries near you and check for the latest library service updates over on our website at kent.gov.uk/findalibrary
Kent Libraries retweeted
This piece by @MelissaRTodd explains why my new book, Murder at St Alfred's was chosen by @kentlibraries as their October Book of the Month to showcase an #ExploreLocal theme - all part of the #nationalyearofreading26 with lots of activities for readers.
whitstableviews.com/2026/10/…
@kentlibraries & @kent_archives are celebrating the #NationalYearOfReading with a year‑long programme of FREE #AuthorTalks in libraries across #Kent!
Book tickets now - explore the full programme and find an event near you, visit kentlra.qrplanet.com/nyoraut…
#GoAllIn #GoAllInKent
ALT Go All In! Free half term events for families and children! We've got some brilliant children's authors visiting us during October half term in libraries across Kent as part of our National Year of Reading 2026 Author Talk Programme.
Book onto our upcoming half term events and activities in libraries!
We've got some brilliant children's authors visiting us during October half term in libraries across #Kent as part of our #NationalYearOfReading #AuthorTalk Programme.
Book now at kentlra.qrplanet.com/nyoraut…
ALT Join award-winning Kent based author Tọlá Okogwu at Dartford Library on Tuesday 27 October, 11am for a joyful reading of You've Got This, Little Pangolin, a heartwarming picture book about courage, self-belief and finding your way when the world feels big.
Tuesday 13 October - Our #Dover Mobile Library is off road today due to mechanical issues, and our #Northfleet Mobile Library is off road today due to essential maintenance (red route week).
Find the latest service updates on our website at kent.gov.uk/mobilelibraries
Tuesday 13 October - Summerhouse Drive Library will be closed today for essential building maintenance.
Find other libraries near you and check for the latest library service updates over on our website at kent.gov.uk/findalibrary #Dartford
Monday 12 October - #Sturry Library will be closed from today Mon 12 October, to Sunday 18 October.
The library is closing for refurbishment work to improve the adult lending section.
We expect the library to reopen as usual from Monday 19 October 2026.
kent.gov.uk/libraries
Kent Libraries retweeted
📚 It's the National Year of Reading, so we put some quick-fire book questions to the Leader of KCC, Linden Kemkaran.
What book made you fall in love with reading? What's your favourite children's book? And are you team ebook, paperback or hardback?
Watch her answers below 👇 then tell us yours in the comments.
@KentLibraries
#NationalYearOfReading #KentLibraries #LoveReading #BookTok #ReadingCommunity #Libraries
Friday 9 October - #Dover Mobile Library remains off the road today, due to mechanical issues (blue route week).
Find the latest library service updates on our website, head to kent.gov.uk/mobilelibraries
#Ashford Mobile Library will be off the road today, Friday 9 October, due to staff shortage (blue route week).
Our regular customers are being notified where possible. Find the latest service updates on our website at kent.gov.uk/mobilelibraries