Author: friendsofwatlingtonlibrary
Creative Lego Workshop – October 7th at 2pm
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 : “Food Of Love” – Friday 15th September
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
Summer Reading Challenge!
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!
“Walking the Camino” : Friday 16th June
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!
Celebrate 25 years of FOWL!
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!
Nicola Schafer : Wilding Watlington – 17th March
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
WATLINGTON SEASONS is FOWL’s photography competition theme for our 2024 calendar
And the competition is now open! Details on how to find out more are given on the poster below. You can take pictures in Watlington and also in the surrounding villages. So get snapping!
Victoria Selman : 17 February – An Evening of Murder and Mystery
Best-selling crime author Victoria Selman returns to the library to talk about true crime, serial killers, and the inspiration behind her new thriller "Truly Darkly Deeply". Crime is the most borrowed genre of book from our library, so do join us for what is sure to be an intriguing evening of murder and mystery. Is … Continue reading Victoria Selman : 17 February – An Evening of Murder and Mystery
