The SSL supports the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch which will be taking place from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 January 2026.

Join the world’s largest garden wildlife survey and help build a picture of how UK garden birds are faring.

To take part, follow the simple steps below:

To find out more go to the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch homepage.

To help you brush up on your bird spotting skills and learn how to encourage birds into your garden, we’ve created a book display. Find the display just around the corner from our issue desk.

Feel free to take a book and read it in the library but please return to the display after use.