The illustrated map for this year's Watlington ArtWeeks trail is now available in the library. The event runs from 14 - 22 May.
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“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!
Save These Dates!
Here are some dates of forthcoming events for your diary...
FOWL : Annual General Meeting : Tuesday 11th October
WANTED : Someone to design our posters!
FOWL are looking for an enthusiastic, creative individual with graphic design experience who would be willing to design our author talk posters. This is a voluntary post that is crucial to attract supporters to our fund-raising talks by creating eye catching posters; generally about 8 per year. If you are interested please do get in … Continue reading WANTED : Someone to design our posters!
Final week : “The Watlington Mark” – by James Kelso
This striking painting by Watlington artist James Kelso is on display in the library until Christmas Eve, so do pop in and have a look this week.
FOWL’s lovely notecards are now on sale in the library!
Choose from a lovely range of images from our Calendar photography competitions
Zadie Smith says libraries are “essential” in society
Listen to acclaimed writer Zadie Smith on Radio 5 Live, extolling the value of libraries - "I owe my whole life to books and libraries " Just click on this link : https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/entertainment-arts-19423778
