LIBRARY NEWSLETTER
JUNE 2025
We are now nearly halfway through 2025. How time flies!
Treasurer
We are pleased to announce that we now have a new Treasurer who is currently working with Teresa Robinson, Trustee / Secretary, who agreed to take on the role on a temporary basis.
Volunteer / Trustee
As always, we would welcome new Volunteers to our amazing, friendly team so if you have a couple of hours to spare, please get in touch.
Also, additional Trustees would be welcome, so if you would like to help manage and run the library we look forward to hearing from you.
EVENTS
Family Beetle Drive – Friday 13th June, 5.45pm for a 6pm start
We are holding a Family Beetle Drive on Friday 13th June. The cost is £3.00 per adult and £1.00 per child.
If you would like to take part in this new event please sign up by Wednesday 11th June so that we know how many tables and chairs we need to have ready. There will be a prize for the winning adult and winning child so contact us if you are interested in taking part!
Cream Tea Special – Saturday 5th July, 10am to 1pm
Come along to our Special 1st Saturday of the month Coffee Morning on 5th July from 10am to 1pm when we will be serving scones with jam and cream with limitless instant drinks for the price of £4.50 per person.
We look forward to seeing you.
Other Events Planned
Friday 15th August – Children’s Activity Afternoon from 2.30pm to 4pm
There will be lots of activities both inside and outside (weather permitting) for the children to take part in which will include junk modelling, hopscotch, Giant Jenga, Sandpit and more. There will be a small charge for this which we will confirm at a later date.
Friday 29th August – Bingo Night, 7pm for a 7.30pm start.
£6.00 for 6 x 2 games with prizes of £2.00 per line and £10.00 per house.
Saturday 20th September – Autumn Fair, 11am to 2pm
We will be holding our usual Autumn Fair, with stalls both inside and outside on the car park. If you would be interested in a stall, please email us at
leicesterforesteastcommlibary@gmail.com.
Friday 3rd October – Quiz Night, 7pm for 7.30pm start
Tickets will be on sale nearer the time at £7.50 per person which includes a light supper.
Saturday 22nd November – Christmas Fair, 11am to 2pm
Again we will be holding our usual Christmas Fair with stalls both inside and outside on the car park. If you would be interested in a stall, please email us at
leicesterforesteastcommlibary@gmail.com.
Saturday 6th December – 10th Year Celebration, 10am to 2pm
The library has been open as a Voluntary run Library for 10 years in December so we would like you to celebrate this milestone with us. Further details to follow.
We are also looking for some new Trustees to join us. If you would be interested in becoming a Trustee and helping to manage and run the library, please email us.
Regular Events & Groups
LFE Stitchers Craft Group – Monday, 7pm to 9pm
Tuesday Teapot Club, Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month – 2pm to 4pm
Coffee & Chat – Wednesday, 10am to Noon
The Craft Group – Wednesday, 6pm to 8pm
LE3 Ladies Group, Every 3rd Thursday of the Month – 7.45pm to Finish
Book Club, Every 4th Thursday of the Month – 6.30pm to 8pm
Busy Bees – Friday, 2.30pm to 3pm, for Pre-school Children & 3.15pm to 4pm for School Aged Children
Opening Times
Monday - 2pm to 5pm
Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday – 10am to 4pm & 6pm to 8pm
Thursday – 10am to Noon & 2pm to 4pm
Friday – 2pm to 5pm
Saturday – 10am to 1pm
Sunday – Closed
