We had a really interesting evening with award-winning novelist Carolyn Kirby on November 17th when she came to talk about her highly praised novel When We Fall; a gripping Second World War II thriller chosen by The Times and Sunday Times as one of the ten best historical novels of 2020. Huge thanks to her. … Continue reading FOWL in the Watlington Times : December in the library

Many thanks to our wonderful library artist Jen Skene for this beautiful autumnal scene which has appeared as if by magic...

We will be hosting a Creative Lego Workshop on October 7th at 2pm for all those lucky enough to secure a free place. Pop into the library now to get the Lego-mad youngsters in your house on the list, as spaces will be limited.

Sylvia Vetta returns to the library with a talk about her new book : "Food Of Love" - her story, punctuated by a lifetime of recipes and the importance of memoir. Full details are given on the poster below, and tickets are on sale from the library from Saturday 26th August. We do hope you … Continue reading Sylvia Vetta : “Food Of Love” – Friday 15th September

This year’s Summer Reading Challenge has been announced. The theme – ‘Ready, Set, Read!’ – is all about sports, games and play. The Reading Agency is partnering with the Youth Sport Trust to celebrate play and encourage children to engage in games and sports in any way that best suits them. As in previous years, … Continue reading Summer Reading Challenge!

Do come along and hear Watlington High Street resident Anthony Forbes-Watson talk about his recent trip walking the Camino, from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago de Compostela. Full details are shown on the potser below and tickets are on sale in the library now!

The Friends of Watlington Library is 25 years old! And to celebrate our anniversary we are having an Open Day in the library on Saturday 20th May, 10am - 3.30 pm, to showcase all the wonderful things that go on in our library. Why not bring your children or grandchildren to Storytime (for 3-8 year olds) … Continue reading Celebrate 25 years of FOWL!

Watlington resident, and passionate advocate for the environment, Nicola Schafer will be giving a talk in the library about the book, the art and the movement behind Wilding Watlington. Do come along and hear all about this very local project in the heart of our community. Full details are given on the poster below, and … Continue reading Nicola Schafer : Wilding Watlington – 17th March