Keep up with the latest news, events, and activities happening at The Old Library. Our calendar is always packed with something exciting, from workshops and storytelling sessions to community meetings and special celebrations. Explore what's coming up and join us in making every moment at The Old Library memorable. To view this week's general library and cafe opening times, click here.
July 2026
Tue, 14/07/2026 - 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Petit Minous French Tutoring
Structured lessons for real progression from a qualified and experienced teacher.
Intermediate to advanced (from B1+).
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Weekly on Tuesday, 1:45 - 3:15pm
Tue, 21/07/2026 - 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Petit Minous French Tutoring
Structured lessons for real progression from a qualified and experienced teacher.
Intermediate to advanced (from B1+).
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Repeats:
Weekly on Tuesday, 1:45 - 3:15pm
Thu, 23/07/2026 - 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Summer Fun at The Old Library: Six Weeks of Free Children's Craft Sessions
Summer Fun programme, six weeks of themed craft sessions for children aged 3 to 10, running every Thursday from 23 July through to 27 August 2026.
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Repeats:
Weekly on Thursday, 10:30am - 12:30pm for 6 times
Thu, 23/07/2026 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
An Evening with Linda Green
Richard and Judy bestselling author Linda Green joins us to talk about her brand new novel, "If I Had My Time Again", a magical, heartfelt and funny story set in the afterlife, in Halifax.
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Sat, 25/07/2026 - 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Story Time: Sugarlump and the Unicorn
Join us for a magical story, songs and a themed activity based on the wonderful Sugarlump and the Unicorn by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks. Free, just turn up!
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Tue, 28/07/2026 - 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Petit Minous French Tutoring
Structured lessons for real progression from a qualified and experienced teacher.
Intermediate to advanced (from B1+).
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Repeats:
Weekly on Tuesday, 1:45 - 3:15pm
Thu, 30/07/2026 - 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Summer Fun at The Old Library: Six Weeks of Free Children's Craft Sessions
Summer Fun programme, six weeks of themed craft sessions for children aged 3 to 10, running every Thursday from 23 July through to 27 August 2026.
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Repeats:
Weekly on Thursday, 10:30am - 12:30pm for 6 times
August 2026
Tue, 04/08/2026 - 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Petit Minous French Tutoring
Structured lessons for real progression from a qualified and experienced teacher.
Intermediate to advanced (from B1+).
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Repeats:
Weekly on Tuesday, 1:45 - 3:15pm
Thu, 06/08/2026 - 10:30 am - 11:30 am
First Thursday Book Club
Monthly on every first Thursday at 10:30am.
The book club is currently full. We aren't able to take new members at this time. If you'd like to be the first to know when a space opens up, keep an eye on our website and social media, we'll post an update as soon as a place becomes free.
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Repeats:
Monthly on the first Thursday, 10:30 - 11:30am
Thu, 06/08/2026 - 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Summer Fun at The Old Library: Six Weeks of Free Children's Craft Sessions
Summer Fun programme, six weeks of themed craft sessions for children aged 3 to 10, running every Thursday from 23 July through to 27 August 2026.
Read more
Repeats:
Weekly on Thursday, 10:30am - 12:30pm for 6 times
Tue, 11/08/2026 - 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Petit Minous French Tutoring
Structured lessons for real progression from a qualified and experienced teacher.
Intermediate to advanced (from B1+).
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Repeats:
Weekly on Tuesday, 1:45 - 3:15pm
Wed, 12/08/2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
2nd Wednesday Book Club
Book club to be held in the library every second Wednesday.
The book club is currently full. We aren't able to take new members at this time. If you'd like to be the first to know when a space opens up, keep an eye on our website and social media, we'll post an update as soon as a place becomes free.
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Repeats:
Monthly on the second Wednesday, 6 - 7pm
Thu, 13/08/2026 - 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Summer Fun at The Old Library: Six Weeks of Free Children's Craft Sessions
Summer Fun programme, six weeks of themed craft sessions for children aged 3 to 10, running every Thursday from 23 July through to 27 August 2026.
Read more
Repeats:
Weekly on Thursday, 10:30am - 12:30pm for 6 times
Tue, 18/08/2026 - 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Petit Minous French Tutoring
Structured lessons for real progression from a qualified and experienced teacher.
Intermediate to advanced (from B1+).
Read more
Repeats:
Weekly on Tuesday, 1:45 - 3:15pm
Thu, 20/08/2026 - 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Summer Fun at The Old Library: Six Weeks of Free Children's Craft Sessions
Summer Fun programme, six weeks of themed craft sessions for children aged 3 to 10, running every Thursday from 23 July through to 27 August 2026.
Read more
Repeats:
Weekly on Thursday, 10:30am - 12:30pm for 6 times