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.
August 2026
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.
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Repeats:
Weekly on Thursday, 10:30am - 12:30pm for 6 times
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.
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Repeats:
Weekly on Thursday, 10:30am - 12:30pm for 6 times
Thu, 27/08/2026 - 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.
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Repeats:
Weekly on Thursday, 10:30am - 12:30pm for 6 times
September 2026
Thu, 03/09/2026 - 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
Tue, 08/09/2026 - 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Petit Minous French Tutoring
Bonjour! Friendly structured and carefully planned lessons from Rebecca Martin, an experienced and qualified teacher.
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Repeats:
Weekly on Tuesday, 1:45 - 3:15pm until Tue, Dec 15 2026
Wed, 09/09/2026 - 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.
Read more
Repeats:
Monthly on the second Wednesday, 6 - 7pm
Thu, 10/09/2026 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Architects, Authors and Artists: A Talk by Anne Kirker
Historian Anne Kirker explores the famous names with links to Skircoat who were active when The Old Library first opened its doors.
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Tue, 15/09/2026 - 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Petit Minous French Tutoring
Bonjour! Friendly structured and carefully planned lessons from Rebecca Martin, an experienced and qualified teacher.
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Repeats:
Weekly on Tuesday, 1:45 - 3:15pm until Tue, Dec 15 2026
Tue, 22/09/2026 - 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Petit Minous French Tutoring
Bonjour! Friendly structured and carefully planned lessons from Rebecca Martin, an experienced and qualified teacher.
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Repeats:
Weekly on Tuesday, 1:45 - 3:15pm until Tue, Dec 15 2026
Tue, 29/09/2026 - 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Petit Minous French Tutoring
Bonjour! Friendly structured and carefully planned lessons from Rebecca Martin, an experienced and qualified teacher.
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Repeats:
Weekly on Tuesday, 1:45 - 3:15pm until Tue, Dec 15 2026
October 2026
Thu, 01/10/2026 - 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
Tue, 06/10/2026 - 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Petit Minous French Tutoring
Bonjour! Friendly structured and carefully planned lessons from Rebecca Martin, an experienced and qualified teacher.
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Repeats:
Weekly on Tuesday, 1:45 - 3:15pm until Tue, Dec 15 2026
Tue, 13/10/2026 - 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Petit Minous French Tutoring
Bonjour! Friendly structured and carefully planned lessons from Rebecca Martin, an experienced and qualified teacher.
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Repeats:
Weekly on Tuesday, 1:45 - 3:15pm until Tue, Dec 15 2026
Wed, 14/10/2026 - 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.
Read more
Repeats:
Monthly on the second Wednesday, 6 - 7pm