Events at Windsor and Eton Wick Libraries

Windsor Library

Stories, Rhymes and Crafts

Story and Rhyme Time - Fun with stories and songs for toddlers. Term time Mondays - 6, 20 and 27 February, 10.30am - 11am.

Story Time - Stories to share for toddlers.

Thursdays - 2, 9 and 23 February, 10.30am – 11am.

Share the Love - Valentines’ themed stories and crafts. Suitable for 4 to 9 years. Monday 13 February and Thursday 16 February,

10.30am – 11.30am. No booking required.

Writing Workshops with David Palin

A series of four interactive workshops with local author David Palin to help start you on your writing journey from inspiration to publication. Tuesday 21 and 28 February, 7 and 14 March, 7:15pm. £4 per session. Book via Eventbrite.

Fraud Prevention Advice

Our Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) will be offering Fraud Prevention advice. Monday 6 February, 11.30am - 1pm

and Wednesday 22 February, 2.30pm - 4pm.

Invent and Create with Lego

Drop in on Saturday 11 February, 11am -12.30pm and have fun inventing your own Lego creations.

New Groups and Clubs at Windsor Library

Knit and Natter

Interested in joining our new Knit and Natter group? Enjoy knitting, crochet and making new friends along the way.

Games Club

Do you enjoy playing board games and cards?

Would you like to meet up with other people with the same interests at the library? We are stating up a new Games Club.

Puzzle Swap

We are setting up a new Puzzle Swap club. Bring your old puzzles (with all the pieces) and help yourself to one left by someone else.

To join one of these new groups or clubs and for more information contact us on

01753 743940 or Windsor.library@rbwm.gov.uk

Eton Wick Library

Stories, Rhymes and Crafts

Stories and Rhymes biweekly on Fridays. 3 February, 17 February. 10.30am - 11.30am.

17 February - Special Valentines’ themed stories and crafts. Suitable for 4 to 9 years.

No booking required.

For all rhyme times and story times, visit our library events page

IT Help

Need help online or support with your tablet/phone? Then we can assist. Our IT drop-in is every Thursday, 3pm - 6pm.

Puzzle Swap

Do you like doing jigsaws? Bring your old puzzles (with all the pieces) to the library and help yourself to one left by someone else. Join our Puzzle swap!

Valentine's Book Folding Craft

Make a love heart shaped design in our Valentine's Day themed book folding craft for adults. £3 per person. Book via Eventbrite.

Datchet Library Tuesday 7 February, 2:30pm.

Old Windsor Library Wednesday 8 February, 2:30pm.

Cookham Library Thursday 9 February, 2:30pm.

Maidenhead Library Friday 10 February, 3:30pm.

Exploring Islam with Professor Hugh Goddard

Join Professor Hugh Goddard on Zoom for a talk on Islam. Thursday 23 February, 7:30pm. Professor Goddard is Honorary Professorial Fellow in the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World at the University of Edinburgh. £5. Book via Eventbrite.

Storytime Volunteers Needed

If you love bringing stories alive to young minds and getting children excited and thoughtful about characters, this could be your cup of tea. We have opportunities in your local community:

Cookham Library Alternate Saturdays 11am - 11:30am.

Cox Green Library Alternate Saturdays 11am - 11:30am.

Eton Wick Library Alternate Fridays 10:30am - 11am.

Old Windsor Library Alternate Saturdays 11am - 11:30am.

Email volunteers.library@rbwm.gov.uk or ask library staff to find out more.

Ancestry

At RBWM Libraries, you can unlock the story of your family with sources like censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more. Ancestry is available to access for free on the public computers at your local library. For more information email: local.studies@rbwm.gov.uk or ask a member of staff.

Job Fair

'The Economist' now available via PressReader

'The Economist' magazine was recently added to our collection on PressReader. Sign in with your library card and PIN to access this and thousands of other newspapers and magazines on your device. As part of these changes, 'The Economist' will no longer be available to access via Libby from 1 February 2023.

Careers Advice

The National Careers Service offers fully funded, personalised careers information, advice and guidance services to help you make decisions about careers, courses and work.

Every other Friday at Maidenhead Library.

9:30am - 1:30pm. 3 and 17 February, 3, 17 and 31 March.

To book an appointment please email ncsberkshire@adviza.org.uk stating you would like to see an advisor at Maidenhead Library.

Knit and Natter

Come and join one of our knitting and crochet groups:

Ascot Library Thursdays 10:30am - midday.

Boyn Grove Library Mondays 2pm - 3:30pm.

Cookham Library Mondays 2:30pm - 4:30pm.

Cox Green Library Wednesdays 10:30am - 12:30pm.

Dedworth Library Thursdays 10am - midday.

Eton Wick Library Thursdays 2:30pm - 4pm.

Maidenhead Library Wednesdays 1:30pm - 4pm.

Housing Solutions - Family Fun and Soup