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Interested in the Gibson Library? Want to know more about our history and collection?

Look no further than The Library Book, by Clare Mulley. The Library Book gives a comprehensive outline of the Gibson Library, its history and its collection. Below, you can see an extract from the preface and some photos that are used throughout…
Printed image of wood carvings on a building

A History of the Saffron Walden Corn Exchange – part two: The Woolstaplers’ Hall

In 1848, old timber-framed buildings on the west side of the Market Place were torn down to make way for a grand Corn Exchange. During the demolition stage, workmen came across a previously completely concealed small, ancient hall. "The hall…
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Gibson Library Secures £139,000 Heritage Fund Grant for Digital Transformation

Dear members, We start 2026 with very exciting news. We have been awarded a grant of £139,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund!/   This generous award will enable us to raise the profile of the Library and give it a strong…
Image taken of a book with the title A Manifesto, or, How to Build a Library, by Ian Patterson

Wednesday 14th January in Saffron Walden Library at 7:30 pm

Books: A Manifesto or How to Build a Library, by Ian Patterson. The next meeting of the Gibson Library Society will be held in Saffron Walden Library on Wednesday 14th January at 7:30 pm, when author Ian Patterson will be talking about his…
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Why libraries are so great

An interesting article has been published on The Independent about why libraries are so great. The article outlines all the benefits to reading, as well as the difference that libraries make to the community. Well worth a read! https://www.independent.co.uk/.../library-reading-books... You…
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January book of the month

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