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!

We are delighted to welcome international best-selling author Celia Brayfield back to the library to give a talk about her latest book Writing Black Beauty : Anna Sewell and the Story of Animal Rights. Black Beauty is now recognised as the first anthropomorphic novel, setting a trend that led to classics such as Paddington Bear, Charlotte's Web and … Continue reading A talk by Celia Brayfield : 21st June

Read what The Henley Standard says here : https://www.henleystandard.co.uk/news/talks/188840/stimulating-story-of-the-royal-family-from-fluent-writer-who-knows.html

Thank you to all of you who have renewed your FOWL membership and to those who have joined FOWL this year. We are very grateful and it allows us to continue to support our wonderful community library both financially and practically. If you would like to join us, please pop into the library for a … Continue reading May in the library

Do pop into the library to see the eighth painting we have exhibited by Watlington artist James Kelso, in our over 3-year association with this very talented local painter. The 12 winning images from our new 2025 calendar are also now on display in the library

We are thrilled to be welcoming another major speaker to Watlington. Robert Hardman, the celebrated British journalist, author and documentary filmmaker best known for his work on the British Royal Family, will be speaking in St Leonard's Church on Friday 19th April.His new biography of King Charles was published in January, and his talk is entitled "Royal Record … Continue reading Royal Record Breakers … 19th April

Join The Friends of Watlington Library The Friends of Watlington Library, FOWL, is a registered charity that exists to protect, support and promote our community library here in Watlington. FOWL was created at a time when many small local libraries were at risk of closure – and to the present day the Friends have faced … Continue reading April in the Library