Welcome to the Leicester Forest East Community Library Website

On the 6th December 2025 the Volunteer Management team, along with all our amazing volunteers, library users and visitors will be celebrating 10 years of running the library.  A lot has changed and taken place during this time.

During these 10 years we have built up a rapour with our regular library users, welcomed new members to the library, hosted various events including our three Fairs in May, September and November, Bingo and Quiz Nights and other special events.  Various groups are hosted in the library including Craft Groups, a Book Club and the Tuesday Teapot Club.

For the Children we have our busy 'Busy Bees' sessions on a Friday afternoon and hold events such as an Activity Afternoon in the Summer, the Summer Reading Challenge and recently a 'Children's Chocolate Bingo that was well attended and enjoyed by all the Children (and parents). Staff from Stafford Leys Primary school bring children in to the library on a weekly basis in the afternoons to explore what we have for them. 

Our children's area has been improved with some low tables and chairs, a large play mat along with various toys for all ages and we update the notice board with seasonal artwork which the children contribute to.

We have established our 'Reading Room Coffee Stop' and purchased new chairs and tables for visitors to sit and chat with a cuppa and possibly a snack.  A jigsaw is always out for anyone to add a few, or maybe more, pieces in to help us complete it.

Our 1st Saturday of the Month Coffee Morning is well attended with the lure of homemade cakes, and most of the time, homemade Samosas to accompany the drinks and conversation.  During the morning we hold a raffle and the 100 Club numbers are drawn.

This would not have been possible if we did not have our dedicated volunteers and the local community in helping us to raise funds by attending our various events, etc.,  and we would like to thank them all for their continued support.

'Community Library More Than Just Books'

To Volunteer please go to the Volunteer for us drop down menu and complete the form.  

If you would like to help with raising funds take a look at 'More' and then 'Donations' for more information.