Cantley Community Library Welcomes the Mayor and Local MP

On Saturday 4^th October we celebrated the success of the young readers who completed Doncaster Libraries' Summer Reading Challenge.

The library was pleased to welcome Doncaster Civic Mayor Councillor Tim Needham, accompanied by Civic Mayoress Chris Brodhurst-Brown, to present the certificates.

The Summer Reading Challenge was very popular this year though some children were unable to attend today. Certificates are available for collection from the library.

The names of all who completed the challenge were placed into a prize draw for a National Book Token - three lucky children can now choose a book as a prize.

On Wednesday 8^th October the library welcomed local MP, Sally Jameson who met a range of customers including those who come along to the library as part of the chatty café.

Commenting on her visit Sally said, “It was great to spend this morning talking to residents at Cantley Community Library's Chatty Café and collect signatures for my DRI petition.”  As well as the Chatty Café on Wednesdays 10am-12pm, the community library also delivers a wide range of community activities and free classes. Thank you to Richard Halstead, Chairman of the library for showing me the breadth of the services on offer.”

Commenting on the visits, Richard said, “It is an honour to host visits from both Tim and Sally and let them see first hand the work that is done through the dedicated volunteers at Cantley Library.  Our current courses include IT for Health which will run throughout 2026, and places are still available.  We continue to work hard to overcome isolation and loneliness in the community so look forward to welcoming everyone into the library”.

To find out more about these and other activities please do follow our newly launched Facebook page (replacing the old one) at “Cantley Community Library” where all details will be posted.  (https://www.facebook.com/people/Cantley-Community-Library/61550360062442/)