We are delighted to announce the launch of our annual photography competition, to create a wonderful new calendar for 2023. The title of this year's calendar is "The Architecture of Watlington". As before, all the images should be recognisably Watlington, as we've learned that this is what people really want to buy. Full details on … Continue reading The Photography Competition for the 2023 FOWL Calendar is now open!
Author: friendsofwatlingtonlibrary
New quilting exhibition
Do come in to the libary to see our lovely new quilting exhibition, for which we are very grateful to Ginny Fitzwillaims
Devising a Devious Mystery
We are delighted to welcome back local crime author Peter Tickler, for our first talk in the library since Covid.This will be on Friday 17th June, when Peter will be giving us all an insight into "devising a devious mystery". His previous visit proved to be a very entertaining, and interactive, evening. Full details are … Continue reading Devising a Devious Mystery
Save the Dates!
We are planning a special Teddy Bear Sleepover for the Jubilee on Friday 27th May. Bring your teddy to sleep in the library and pick him/her up during Storytime on Saturday – and see what they have been up to! And to look forward to as the summer holidays begin, save the date for the … Continue reading Save the Dates!
Come and join us for Storytime and Rhymetime!
Storytime is on the first and third Saturday of the month And Rhymetime is on the first and third Tuesday of the month. Check in the library for forthcoming dates.
An Easter Poem Trail is waiting for our younger readers…
Just call in to the library to find out more!
Watlington ArtWeeks 2022
The illustrated map for this year's Watlington ArtWeeks trail is now available in the library. The event runs from 14 - 22 May.
“Gauguin and Myth” – A talk by Mette Gauguin : Friday 6th May
For our first in-person talk in more than 2 years, we look forward to welcoming Mette Gauguin, great-grandaughter of the artist Paul Gauguin, to give a family perspective on her great-grandfather. Full details are given on the poster below, and tickets are now on sale at the library. We look forward to seeing you in … Continue reading “Gauguin and Myth” – A talk by Mette Gauguin : Friday 6th May
The Family History Society visits every month!
We are delighted to welcome Kevin Poule from the Family History Society to the library for his popular one-to-one sessions. He will be in the library on the 3rd Thursday afternoon of each month and is available to help with family research online. If you would like to book one of these free, one- hour sessions … Continue reading The Family History Society visits every month!
