08 October 2024 Green Libraries Week Green Libraries Week 7-13 October Libraries across Dorset are teaming up with various council departments to bring you a week filled with exciting and fun events for all ages. Throughout the week, libraries will be showcasing the fantastic support available through the council’s Healthy Homes Dorset, Nature Recovery Dorset, and Low Carbon Dorset programmes. These initiatives aim to help residents, businesses, and communities tackle climate change and nature loss in our county. Highlights of the Week: energy advice drop-in sessions: drop-in to Gillingham and Weymouth libraries for free advice from Ridgewater Energy on how to save energy at home. Discover a range of energy-saving devices and tips to reduce your carbon footprint nappy champions: following rhyme time sessions, some of our libraries will be hosting Nappy Champions. Pop along for the chance to learn more about reusable nappies and the council’s Reusable Nappies incentive scheme our journey to net zero: visit Weymouth Library and Learning Centre to see an inspiring collection of photographs and stories showcasing Dorset’s commitment to tackling climate change Libraries in Dorset already boast strong green credentials. By borrowing books, e-books, magazines, and newspapers, you’re contributing to a more sustainable world. Plus, don’t miss out on our extensive range of free audiobooks. For more details of the wonderful free activities taking place this Green Libraries Week, visit What’s on in Dorset libraries. Events Share Tweet
Step behind closed doors for Heritage Open Days Historic buildings, hidden gems and fascinating stories will once again take centre stage this September. Date posted: 10 September 2026
Skateboarders assemble The event at Lyme Regis Skatepark in Charmouth Road Car Park on Saturday 5 September promises an exciting day of competition, entertainment and live d... Date posted: 26 August 2026
Lyme Regis RNLI volunteers looking to make a big splash The Lyme Splash Swim is a two-mile open water swim along the Jurassic Coast between Lyme Regis and Charmouth. It will take place on Sunday 6 September... Date posted: 21 August 2026
What kind of future are we making? The climate and nature crisis can feel difficult to relate to. It is not abstract. It touches the places and living systems we love. And perhaps that ... Date posted: 11 August 2026
Lyme Regis Society - The Royal Visit That Went Wrong Join the Lyme Regis Society as they present a talk by Alan Jenkins, a retired Police Inspector from Dorset for a humorous and informative story about ... Date posted: 10 August 2026
One swim, one cause, countless lives To celebrate 25 years of RNLI Lifeguards, a team of 6 local lifeguards will be swimming an incredible 25km from Chesil Beach to Lyme Regis Date posted: 03 August 2026