Plenty on offer for adults in the Wokingham Borough's libraries in October
Poetry, thrillers and family history will be among the attractions on offer in the Wokingham borough’s libraries in October.
Visitors to any of the Wokingham borough’s libraries from the start of October will be able to pick up a Marvellous Mysteries bookmark, with suggestions of top crime authors they may wish to read plus the chance to win £30 of book tokens. Library members who read six crime or mystery novels before November 30 and get a stamp for each on their bookmark can enter the book token draw.
Other events in the borough’s libraries in October include a digital camera beginners’ workshop at Wokingham Library from 10am to 1pm on Friday October 3, which is free to attend but places must be booked from the library on (0118) 978 1368. Those attending should take their cameras and camera manuals.
Wokingham borough libraries have seen a growth in the popularity of book groups in recent years and to reflect this, Wokingham Library will host a book group celebration evening from 7.30pm to 9pm on Tuesday October 7. The free event for book group members or those thinking of joining a group will offer the chance to meet bestselling author Jo Rees, nominate their group’s favourite book, enter a literary quiz and enjoy some refreshments. To book a place call the library on (0118) 978 1368. (Jo Rees also writes under the name Josie Lloyd).
The Wokingham Non-Fiction Book Group will meet from 6.30pm to 7.45pm on Thursday October 16. For more details, email bookgroups@wokingham.gov.uk.
Another celebratory evening, this time for poetry, will be held at Wokingham Library from 6.30pm to 8pm on Thursday October 16. Poets Victoria Pugh, Susan Utting and Ian House will read from their work (published by Two Rivers House) and the winner of the Wokingham Borough 2007 poetry competition Martin Haslam will also read. The winner of the 2008 competition will also be announced. The evening is free and refreshments will be provided. To book a place call the library on (0118) 978 1368.
Anybody wanting to find out more about the Home Library Service will be welcome at a Volunteer Coffee Morning from 10am to midday on Friday October 24 at Wokingham Library. The morning will give volunteers a chance to meet their fellow volunteers and celebrate volunteers’ contribution to their communities. If you know somebody who enjoys reading but cannot visit the library go along on to the volunteer coffee morning to find out about the home library service, under which volunteers deliver a regular selection of books to homebound readers. For more information about the day call (0118) 974 6263.
Keen amateur family historians will be able to go to a drop in session with members of the Berkshire Family History Society at Wokingham Library from 2pm to 5pm on Tuesday October 28.
Other events in the borough’s libraries in October include a composting advice session at Lower Earley Library from 10am to midday on Saturday October 11; the non-fiction book group will meet from 6.30pm to 7.45pm on Thursday October 16. There will be regular reading cafes at Wokingham, Twyford, Woodley and Spencers Wood libraries through the month.
Wokingham Borough Council executive member for community development Cllr Dianne King said: “With nights drawing in, autumn is the perfect time for getting into a good book – so all the borough’s libraries will be well worth a visit next month. But the Wokingham Borough’s libraries are not just a place for books; they have a wonderful range of activities to suit all tastes.
For full details of all activities in the borough’s libraries call Wokingham Library on (0118) 978 1368
Visitors to any of the Wokingham borough’s libraries from the start of October will be able to pick up a Marvellous Mysteries bookmark, with suggestions of top crime authors they may wish to read plus the chance to win £30 of book tokens. Library members who read six crime or mystery novels before November 30 and get a stamp for each on their bookmark can enter the book token draw.
Other events in the borough’s libraries in October include a digital camera beginners’ workshop at Wokingham Library from 10am to 1pm on Friday October 3, which is free to attend but places must be booked from the library on (0118) 978 1368. Those attending should take their cameras and camera manuals.
Wokingham borough libraries have seen a growth in the popularity of book groups in recent years and to reflect this, Wokingham Library will host a book group celebration evening from 7.30pm to 9pm on Tuesday October 7. The free event for book group members or those thinking of joining a group will offer the chance to meet bestselling author Jo Rees, nominate their group’s favourite book, enter a literary quiz and enjoy some refreshments. To book a place call the library on (0118) 978 1368. (Jo Rees also writes under the name Josie Lloyd).
The Wokingham Non-Fiction Book Group will meet from 6.30pm to 7.45pm on Thursday October 16. For more details, email bookgroups@wokingham.gov.uk.
Another celebratory evening, this time for poetry, will be held at Wokingham Library from 6.30pm to 8pm on Thursday October 16. Poets Victoria Pugh, Susan Utting and Ian House will read from their work (published by Two Rivers House) and the winner of the Wokingham Borough 2007 poetry competition Martin Haslam will also read. The winner of the 2008 competition will also be announced. The evening is free and refreshments will be provided. To book a place call the library on (0118) 978 1368.
Anybody wanting to find out more about the Home Library Service will be welcome at a Volunteer Coffee Morning from 10am to midday on Friday October 24 at Wokingham Library. The morning will give volunteers a chance to meet their fellow volunteers and celebrate volunteers’ contribution to their communities. If you know somebody who enjoys reading but cannot visit the library go along on to the volunteer coffee morning to find out about the home library service, under which volunteers deliver a regular selection of books to homebound readers. For more information about the day call (0118) 974 6263.
Keen amateur family historians will be able to go to a drop in session with members of the Berkshire Family History Society at Wokingham Library from 2pm to 5pm on Tuesday October 28.
Other events in the borough’s libraries in October include a composting advice session at Lower Earley Library from 10am to midday on Saturday October 11; the non-fiction book group will meet from 6.30pm to 7.45pm on Thursday October 16. There will be regular reading cafes at Wokingham, Twyford, Woodley and Spencers Wood libraries through the month.
Wokingham Borough Council executive member for community development Cllr Dianne King said: “With nights drawing in, autumn is the perfect time for getting into a good book – so all the borough’s libraries will be well worth a visit next month. But the Wokingham Borough’s libraries are not just a place for books; they have a wonderful range of activities to suit all tastes.
For full details of all activities in the borough’s libraries call Wokingham Library on (0118) 978 1368
Wokingham Borough Council
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