Job Fair
The next job fair at Maidenhead Library will be Tuesday 28 May 10.30am - 1pm. Drop in and meet local employers and find out about their current vacancies.
Half term crafts
Drop in this half term to the following libraries to take part in our free craft sessions.
Ascot Library: Thursday 30 May 11am.
Make your own collage at:
Cookham Library: Thursday 30 May 10.30am - 11.30am
Datchet Library: Tuesday 28 May 4pm - 5pm
Old Windsor Library: Wednesday 29 May 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Suitable for 4- 11 years.
Calligraphy Workshop
Old Windsor Library Tuesday 4 and 11 June, 10am -midday.
Booking essential as only 8 spaces available. £5 for both sessions
To book for Tuesday 4 June, book via Eventbrite.
To book for Tuesday 11 June, book via Eventbrite.
Juggling Workshop
Windsor Library, Tuesday 28 May 4pm - 5pm. Suitable for 7- 12 years.
Free to attend but booking is essential. 10 spaces available. Book via Eventbrite.
Dungeons and Dragons
Every Saturday, 1pm - 3.30pm.
New Dungeons and Dragons role playing game club. 3-6 players per game. Suitable for ages 15+. Email maidenhead.library@rbwm.gov.uk to register your interest.
Mental Health Art Exhibition
Maidenhead Library from Monday 13 May.
The Happy Bunny Project, together with local artists and organisations, will be holding an exhibition showcasing artwork around mental health for Mental Health Awareness week. No booking required, drop in during library opening hours.
Never Mind the Books, Here's the Punk Dylans
Maidenhead Library, Saturday 1 June 4pm - 7.30pm
Join us for a punk/rock gig with 4 bands playing. Bar will be available. Tickets cost £4 for entry, booking required.
All profits on the door will go to the Men in Sheds Maidenhead Community Group. All profits from the bar goes to Friends of the Library.
Book via Eventbrite.
Talkin' Tables comes to Maidenhead
Rio Deli Café in Maidenhead Library, every Tuesday from 10.30am - 11.30am.
The prize-winning Talkin' Tables initiative has arrived in Maidenhead. This initiative encourages people to come together around a table for a tea or coffee, in the hope of making new friends and battle to beat loneliness. Maidenhead Bridge Rotary Club is supporting this initiative by having a table in Rio Deli Café every Tuesday for an hour. Anyone is welcome to join.
For more information, visit Maidenhead Bridge Rotary club's website or email info@maidenheadbridgerotary.org.uk .
The Swan - Portrait of a Majestic Bird talk
Thursday 16 May, 7pm
Wildlife writer and photographer Dan Keel will discuss and celebrate the mute swan, Britain's most iconic breed. He will explore the bird's significance across myth and history alongside vivid observations on its habits and habitats.
£5 per person, book via Eventbrite.
Crime prevention drop-ins
Come and speak to your local PSCOs about crime prevention at
Boyn Grove Library, Monday 20 May 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Sunningdale Library, Friday 17 May 4.30pm - 5.30pm
Sunninghill Library, Wednesday 15 May 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Windsor Library, Wednesday 15 and 29 May 2pm - 3.30pm
Scratch Coding
Suitable for 8 years and above.
Wanting to learn a fun way to code? Dedworth Library is offering Scratch coding sessions on Sundays. There will be 10 sessions in total, starting Sunday 5 May through to Sunday 7 July.
Free to attend but booking is essential. To book, contact Dedworth Library on 01753 868733.
Chess Club
Sunninghill Library, Tuesdays from 5.30pm.
No booking required, just turn up and play.
Lego and Board Games
Whether you prefer building and creating with Lego, completing puzzles or playing board games, there's something for all the family.
Saturdays 11 and 25 May, 8 and 22 June, 6 July. 10.30am - 12.30pm
Saturday 4 May and 18 May. 2:30pm - 3:30pm.
Friends in Need Book Group
This book group will be running monthly at Maidenhead Library by Friends in Need. Friends in Need is a free support group and wellbeing community for people affected by stress, social isolation, depression and anxiety.
For more information, please contact Laura Nash at laura.nash@bucksmind.org.uk or call 07944 896353.
Writers Groups
Next meeting: Monday 13 May, 6pm.
An informal group of writers lead by a successful author. Meet to discuss your work, receive advice and gain support.
Every other Thursday 2pm - 3pm, 9 May
Meet with other creative writers and share ideas in a supportive group. No booking required.
Pop-Up Poetry group at Maidenhead Library
The Pop-Up Poetry group meet in Maidenhead Library during the first week of every month.
Please contact dianaleclercq@btconnect.com for further information.
Community Learning and Skills Service
In partnership with Slough Borough Council, staff will be based at Maidenhead Library every Tuesday 10am – 4pm.
Adult courses includes:
- ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
- Digital Skills
- English
- Maths
- Health and Wellbeing
- Employability
Please see the brochure for the Spring 2024 Community Learning course guide and timetable.
For more information, email lifelonglearning@slough.gov.uk
Puzzle Swap
Dedworth Library and Windsor Library
Bring your old puzzles (with all the pieces) and help yourself to one left by someone else.
Maidenhead Community Garden Project
Enjoy community gardening at Maidenhead Library! We are transforming an external area into a garden space for all to enjoy and learn in. The aim is for it to be a grassroots effort. It will upcycle collected materials donated by the community. Please help us grow this garden. If you or friends have extra seeds or plants, clean compost, plant pots/trays you no longer use, or want to volunteer in the garden, please email us at maidenhead.library@rbwm.gov.uk
Spanish Conversation Group
Sunninghill Library, Saturdays 11am - midday.
Meet with other Spanish speakers and practice your Spanish.
Rhymetime
Every Thursday 11.30am - midday.
IT Help
- Dedworth Library Every Thursday, 10am - midday and every other Saturday, 10:30am - midday. Next Saturday sessions: 25 May, 8 June, 22 June, 6 July, 20 July. Drop in.
- Windsor Library Accessibility morning and IT Support. To book, phone Windsor Library 01753 743940 or email windsor.library@rbwm.gov.uk
Knit and Natter
Do you love to knit or crochet, or maybe you are just a beginner?
Knit and Natter provides an opportunity to get together informally with like-minded people, have a good chat and do some knitting at the same time.
Pick up your needles and yarn and join one of our cheerful Knit and Natter groups.
Our groups meet at:
- Ascot Library, every Thursday 10.30am - midday
- Boyn Grove Library, every Monday 2pm - 3.30pm
- Cookham Library, every Monday 2.30pm - 4.30pm
- Cox Green Library, every Wednesday 10.30am - 12.30pm
- Dedworth Library, every Thursday 10am - midday
- Maidenhead Library, every Wednesday 1.30pm - 4pm
- Windsor Library, every Thursday 3pm - 4.30pm
No need to book, just drop in.
Storytimes
No need to book just turn up and join in the fun. We look forward to sharing stories with you.
Weekly:
- Maidenhead Library: Tuesdays 10.30am - 11am.
- Windsor Library: Thursdays 10.30am - 11am. 2, 9, 16 and 23 May. Story time (including crafts during the school holidays.)
Weekly (term time only):
- Boyn Grove Library: Fridays 4pm - 4.30pm. Story and Rhyme Time.
- Cox Green Library: Every Thursday 2.30pm - 3pm. Story and Rhyme Time.
- Dedworth Library: Every Tuesday 2.30pm - 3pm. Story and Rhyme Time.
- Windsor Library: Mondays 10.30am - 11am. Story and Rhyme Time.
Other:
- Dedworth Library: Tuesday 4 June, 2.30pm. Join us for a 'Spring into Summer' storytime with a free book.
- Sunningdale Library: Saturday 11 May and 25 May, 10:30am. Join us for a special Stick Man storytime and craft. Bring a stick with you.
- Windsor Library: Tuesday 28 May, 3pm, Storytime and bird origami craft, Thursday 30 May 10.30am, storytime and craft.
Please also see our Employment Support Events page.