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

AUTHOR TALKS Looking ahead to September we are really excited to be welcoming Alex Anglesy, the 8th Marquess of Anglesey, on September 20th who will be telling us all about his recent biography of Lord Willian Paget; of whom he is a direct descendent. His book, entitled, The Great Survivor of the Tudor Age, chronicles … Continue reading August in the library

AUTHOR TALKS Looking ahead to September we are really excited to be welcoming Alex Anglesy, the 8th Marquess of Anglesey, on September 20th who will be telling us all about his recent biography of Lord Willian Paget; of whom he is a direct descendent. His book, entitled, The Great Survivor of the Tudor Age, chronicles … Continue reading August in the Library

Get creative this summer with a FREE children’s reading challenge at your local Oxfordshire library! From 6 July to 7 September, children across Oxfordshire can collect stickers and rewards as they enjoy reading library books. This year’s theme – Marvellous Makers – is all about creativity; from dance to drawing, junk modelling to music, there’s … Continue reading Summer Reading Challenge 2024!

We are delighted to have a new exhibition in the library's art space - works by Watlington artist Neil Foreman. Do come in and have a look... Neil was born in Smethwick in the Black Country in 1946 and was brought up in Birmingham. He has lived in Watlington since 1977. He spent his professional … Continue reading Art In The Library

Our annual photography competition to create a wonderful new calendar for 2025 opens on Saturday, 1st June.The theme this year is Watlington Landmarks.You can interpret this in any way you choose - you may decide that a particular landscape, building, local event or even person is a Watlington landmark. It is entirely up to you.As in previous … Continue reading Enter our Photography Competition for FOWL’s 2025 Calendar!