Fleet Library in Hampshire has integrated weekly singalong sessions for adults into its permanent programme to help residents socialise and improve their wellbeing. These sessions are held every Monday from 2:15 pm to 3:15 pm at Fleet Library (236 Fleet Road, Fleet). Anyone can attend the free event without needing to book in advance.
The Hampshire County Council Library Service runs the programme, which features popular songs from many eras — including hits from the 1960s and 1970s and musical theatre numbers. Staff and volunteers lead the group in a relaxed environment where no singing experience is required. Hampshire County Council says the sessions are designed to make the library a welcoming place for health and social support; Cllr Kirsty North, Executive Lead Member for Universal Services, provides oversight for the council’s library services.
The initiative forms part of the wider ‘Warm and Welcome’ scheme supported by Hart District Council to provide warm and friendly spaces for local people. Following a major refurbishment completed in late 2023/early 2024 that introduced digital maker spaces such as the Fleet Makery, the library has increasingly focused on activities that bring people together. The singalong sessions moved from a trial phase to a permanent weekly offering because of strong community demand.
Local coverage has described the library as a vital hub for the town, and organisers say singing can boost mood and is a simple way to stay connected with others. The sessions resumed in the first week of January 2026 after a short break at the end of December 2025 and will continue to run every Monday except on public holidays.
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