We are delighted to welcome Carolyn Kirby back to the library to give a talk entitled "Victorian Scientists & Scandals". Carolyn's novel "The Conviction of Cora Burns" was inspired by the origins of psychology as well as by real lives and true stories from 19th century Britain. Her talk will give insight into the research … Continue reading Victorian Scientists & Scandals : Friday 17th January

THE 2025 FOWL CALENDAR IS NOW ON SALE The 2025 FOWL Watlington Landmarks calendar is now on sale! The winning images are on display in the library, so do come in and have a look before you buy. A calendar costs just £9 complete with envelope and can be bought from the library, the Granary, … Continue reading A very merry Christmas from FOWL!

Do join us for our next event when best-selling author Imogen Matthews will talk about her new book "The Wartime Nurse", published in October. This is the third book in her Dutch Girl series of World War Two novels, based on the true stories of a remarkable and courageous trio of women who worked for … Continue reading The Wartime Nurse : November 15th

Our 2025 calendar, Watlington Landmarks, costs just £9, complete with sturdy envelope, and is now available from the library, The Granary Deli and Watlington Fine Wines. It contains 12 lovely photographic images of both established landmarks around the town, and a few more quirky personal interpretations of what makes a Watlington landmark. We have selected … Continue reading The 2025 FOWL Calendar is now on sale!

Through October we are showcasing a beautiful new bespoke exhibtion by Jen Skene, entitled "Sanctuary : drawings inspired by Watlington Library" Do come in and see it...

AUTHOR TALKS As September arrives the library is abuzz with new events. Firstly, we are looking forward to our upcoming programme of talks for the autumn/winter season. Tickets are on sale for our talk by Alex Anglesey, the 8th Marquess of Anglesey, on September 20th. Alex will be telling us all about his recent biography … Continue reading September in the Library

We are excited to welcome Alex Anglesey, the 8th Marquess of Anglesey, to the library to talk about his recent biography The Great Survivor of the Tudor Age - The Life and Times of Lord William Paget, of whom he is a direct descendant. Lord William Paget served Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I and … Continue reading “The Great Survivor of the Tudor Age” : 20 September

For the next few weeks, we are very pleased to be hosting a terrific new exhibition by Josephine Bradley, Aggie Tait and Al Tait entitled ‘The Art of Words’. It is a true feast for the eyes as you can see from the photo below, with so much to see, so please do come in and enjoy their skill. … Continue reading Art In The Library