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

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!