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.
October 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.
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Repeats:
Monthly on the second Wednesday, 6 - 7pm
Tue, 20/10/2026 - 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
Sat, 24/10/2026 - 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
October Crafts at The Old Library
Join us on Saturday 24th October for a spooky morning of Halloween crafting for children aged 3 to 10. Three crafts to try: egg box ghost portraits, apple print pumpkins, and yarn wrapped mummies. Free to join in, no booking needed, and donations are always welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Thu, 29/10/2026 - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wild Cromwell Bottom - A talk by Simon Day
Join us for a talk by the CBWG Chair Simon Day, on the work of the Cromwell Bottom Wildlife Group
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Sat, 31/10/2026 - 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Halloween StoryTime: Peppa's Pumpkin Competition
A spooky story, songs and a Halloween activity for ages 3 to 8. Come in your best fancy dress! Free, and every child takes home a certificate.
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November 2026
Tue, 03/11/2026 - 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, 03/11/2026 - 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Thu, 05/11/2026 - 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, 10/11/2026 - 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.
Read more
Repeats:
Weekly on Tuesday, 1:45 - 3:15pm until Tue, Dec 15 2026
Wed, 11/11/2026 - 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
Tue, 17/11/2026 - 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.
Read more
Repeats:
Weekly on Tuesday, 1:45 - 3:15pm until Tue, Dec 15 2026
Tue, 24/11/2026 - 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.
Read more
Repeats:
Weekly on Tuesday, 1:45 - 3:15pm until Tue, Dec 15 2026
December 2026
Tue, 01/12/2026 - 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
Thu, 03/12/2026 - 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.
Read more
Repeats:
Monthly on the first Thursday, 10:30 - 11:30am