This is the product of this year's photography competition, judged once again by award-winning photographer Ruth Morris, an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society. In line with this year's theme - "Architecture of Watlington" - all the images are recognisably of our lovely town, and the winning prints are on display in the library. The … Continue reading FOWL’s new 2023 Calendar is now on sale!

We have a real treat in store for 14th October when Kitty and Al Tait will be sharing The Story of Breadsong. Everyone who loves Watlington's Orange Bakery, and everyone who loves an amazing uplifting and positive story will be fascinated to hear Kitty and Al's talk. Tickets go on general sale on 1st October, … Continue reading The Story of “Breadsong”

There is a Book of Condolence in the library for those who wish to leave messages.

We are delighted to welcome back to the library Watlington artist Mark Lord, this time as his alter ego Lino Lord. Many walls and homes around South Oxfordshire and beyond now display his original and iconic lino prints. Mark’s latest creations celebrate the everyday, those daily rituals from the mundane to the more appealing; those small … Continue reading A new exhibition of Mark Lord’s lino prints

Come and meet all sorts of exciting creatures. This is a free event but spaces will be limited, so please pop into the library to reserve yours.

Valerie Powell has some of her work on display in the library throughout August. Do pop in and take a look at this beautifully colourful art.

We are delighted to welcome Imogen Matthews back to the library on Friday 16th September, when she will talk about her 4 novels based on her incredible family history. Tickets go on general sale at the library on 30th August, and full details are given on the poster below.

We had to postpone this event because of the very hot weather in the summer but, as promised, we now have a new date - Saturday 12th November, with two performances, at 1pm and 3.30 pm. Save the date! We can't wait to welcome them back!

A striking new painting by James Kelso is now on display in the library. Do come in and have a look.