The Little Book Shed Colchester

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A non-profit charity book shed allowing children to choose books for themselves that they can borrow and return - encouraging reading at home and within the community. 'Storytime from the Shed' events for children to engage with books read to them live.

We would like to thank every single person who popped by our stand at Colchester Family Fest yesterday. We got to meet a...
14/06/2026

We would like to thank every single person who popped by our stand at Colchester Family Fest yesterday. We got to meet a lot of you and we got to read a few books to the children too! Thank you for your support.

We still have our raffle running, so if you have not already, please take a look at what prizes could be won, and if anything tickles your fancy, but a ticket or two! https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/raffle/the-little-book-shed-summer-raffle-2026

We are planning another “Lucky book dip” soon so keep an eye out for it 🙂

Here are some photos of yesterday :)

Getting ready for a fun filled day at Colchester Family Fest For those of you who is coming today, pop in and say hi! We...
13/06/2026

Getting ready for a fun filled day at Colchester Family Fest

For those of you who is coming today, pop in and say hi! We are right by the entrance!

09/06/2026

Thank you to every sponsor who has donated a prize to our Summer Raffle! Here are the latest sponsors who have donated prizes to our raffle

Tesco Kip McGrath Colchester Central - Tutoring Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens Games Arena & Laser Quest Witham

Raffle tickets on sale now!

If you would like to see the prizes that are up for grabs, click the link in the comments!

All about kids - Colchester Family fest

Affordable fun for all the family (Most activities included with your ticket)🕥 Sen Hour starts 10.30 - 11.30 🕧 Open to e...
05/06/2026

Affordable fun for all the family (Most activities included with your ticket)
🕥 Sen Hour starts 10.30 - 11.30 🕧 Open to everyone else 11.30 - 16.00

The Little Book Shed will have a raffle, a lucky dip, FREE bookmark making (arts and crafts) and storytelling at our stand.

The event will also have:
✅ Inflatables
✅ Under 3's play area
✅ Live wrestling show (all day)
✅ Animal & Reptile encounters
✅ Meet & Greets
✅ Magician & STORYTELLING
✅ Interactive activities & more
✅ DJ & live entertainment
✅ Food & drink
✅ Fire engine visit
✅ Local market stalls
✅ Plus more...

Hope to see you there!

Our Summer Raffle tickets are on sale now!Some amazing prizes up for grabs. Visit our Raffle page to buy your tickets to...
01/06/2026

Our Summer Raffle tickets are on sale now!

Some amazing prizes up for grabs. Visit our Raffle page to buy your tickets today!

https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/raffle/the-little-book-shed-summer-raffle-2026

We’ll be at the All About Kids event at Firstsite on 13 June 2026, tickets will be sold there as well.

Why support us?

Every penny raised through this raffle goes directly toward:

🆓 Free Community Events: Keeping our storytelling, crafts, and treats free for local children.

📚 New Books: Purchasing the specific books our community requests.

✅ Keeping the Shed Open: Maintaining our space opposite Queen Boudica Primary School so kids can borrow books for free all year long.

30/05/2026

Clacton Pier The Entertainer Clip ‘n Climb & Soft Play Colchester David Lloyd Colchester Little Boots Bookstore Moonlit Stitches Leisure World Colchester

Thank you to every sponsor who has donated a prize to our Summer Raffle!

Raffle tickets will go on sale on 1 June!

Colchester Family Fest

29/05/2026

🌟Appreciation post!🌟

Thank you to the following businesses for supporting us and adding prizes to our very exciting summer event raffle.

Clacton Pier
The Entertainer
Clip ‘n Climb & Soft Play Colchester
David Lloyd Colchester
Little Boots Bookstore
Moonlit Stitches
Leisure World Colchester

🎉Your donations will raise vital funds we need to keep the doors open! Thank you!

‼️Our raffle tickets will go on sale on 1 June 2026 - 26 June 2026, and we will be adding prizes as they come in. Keep an eye out!

See you at All about kids - Colchester Family fest on 13 June 2026!

🚧 The Little Book Shed Update! 🚧We want to send a massive thank you to Councillor Martin Goss and his fantastic handyman...
26/05/2026

🚧 The Little Book Shed Update! 🚧

We want to send a massive thank you to Councillor Martin Goss and his fantastic handyman team! 🔨✨

Tomorrow, they will be carrying out some essential TLC and maintenance on our beloved book shed, giving it a good sand down and a fresh re-seal to keep it looking beautiful and protected.

📖 For our visitors tomorrow:

Good news! You are still completely welcome to come by, browse, and swap your books while the work is taking place. Just please mind the wet sealant and give the team a little room to work their magic. 🎨

Thank you again to Martin and the team for supporting our community project and helping us keep the love of reading alive. 📚❤️

📚 YOU CHOOSE THE STORIES! 🔊We are so excited to announce that we’ll be hosting FREE live storytime sessions EVERY HOUR a...
18/05/2026

📚 YOU CHOOSE THE STORIES! 🔊

We are so excited to announce that we’ll be hosting FREE live storytime sessions EVERY HOUR at our stand during the Colchester Family Fest this June! 🎉

But we need your help... What do your little ones want to hear?

Drop your children's absolute favorite books in the comments below! 👇

Whether it’s a classic rhyming adventure, a funny monster story, or a magical tale, let us know and it might just make it onto our live reading schedule! 📖✨

Let the nominations begin! 👇

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Cowper Crescent Park
Colchester
CO45XT

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