Adopt-a-book-at-risk funding appeal launched

Added by Leighton Library at 22:27 on 29 April 2025

There are 4,700 volumes in the collection, dating from 1504. Fortunately, given the high quality paper and bindings of most volumes, they are generally in good condition. However, some volumes are showing signs of wear, often due to handling. We do not want to limit access to these beautiful artefac...

New learning resource for P6 -S1 exploring role of rubricator artist for early printed books

Added by Leighton Library at 21:28 on 03 April 2025

The Leighton Library now has a new learning resource for use in primary 6 to S1 exploring the role of a rubricator, an artist who had the task to add decorated red capital initial letters to the early printed books books, after they had been printed, in the spaces in the text which the printer had l...

The Leighton Library is open from 1 April 2025 until October - Monday to Saturday 11am-4pm - Free admission (donations invited)

Added by Leighton Library at 23:41 on 27 March 2025

The Leighton Library is open from 1 April 2025 until October - Monday to Saturday 11am-4pm - Free admission (donations invited)