What's On
Special Events
- Free Half Term Events for children
- The Festival of Crime Writing coming to libraries across the borough this spring!
- Meet Peter James - 22 February
- Lindsey Davis - 28 March
- Sophie Hannah - 7 March
- John Harvey - 21 March
- The Secrets of Crime Writing with Rebecca Tope, Priscilla Masters and Caro Peacock - 14 March
- Medieval Murderers featuring Karen Maitland and Philip Gooden - 29 February
- Cosy Crime & Afternoon Tea with Jill Paton Walsh writing as Dorothy L Sayers - 1 March
- February Book Group Offer
Regular Events
- Adult Reading Groups
- IT courses in your libraries
- Adult and Community Learning - FREE IT Workshops at Maidenhead Library - Starting in January 2012
- Knit and Natter Groups in Borough Libraries
- Creative Writing Group at Windsor Library
- Under 5s Story Times
- Under 5s Bookstart Rhymetimes
Festival of Crime Writing Events
We introduce you to some of the best crime writers in the UK today; from Lindsey Davis to Peter James, cosy crime to gritty urban serial killers, we have authors for all tastes.
Over the next two months, these authors will flock to the Royal Borough to bring you the best of comtemporary crime writing.
Peter James - Best Selling author and winner of Best Crime Novel 2011
His novels have been translated into 34 languages, selling over 11 million copies; they include the Sunday Times no.1 Roy Grace series. Peter is chair ofthe Crime Writers Associations and won the People's Choice Dagger for Best Crime Novel of the year 2011.
Wednesday 22 February
Maidenhead Library
7.30pmTickets £5/£4 with advantage card from Maidenhead or Windsor Libraries on buy ONLINE
Medieval Murderers - featuring Karen Maitland and Philip Gooden
Medieval mayhem, murder and magic
With a wealth of anecdotes and jokes about writers, writing and Murderous England, the Medieval Murderers are one of the top speaking groups of writers in the country.
Wednesday 29 February
Windsor Library
7.30pmTickets £5/£4 with advantage card from Maidenhead or Windsor Libraries
Cosy Crime & Afternoon Tea
In 1936, Dorothy L Sayers abandoned the last Lord Peter Wimsey detective story. Sixty years later the manuscript was rediscovered and award-winning novelist Jill Paton Walsh was commissioned to complete it. The pairing of Dorothy L Sayers with Walsh has proved to be an international success. Join Jill for afternoon tea and find out about her writing and books.
Thursday 1 March
Maidenhead Library
2pmFREE (tickets must be booked in advance on 01628 796969)
Sophie Hannah
Best selling crime fiction writer and poet, her psychological thrillers Little Face, Hurting Distance, The Point of Rescue, The Other Half Lives and a Room Swept White received critical acclaim.
Wednesday 7 March
Windsor Library
7.30pmTickets £5/£4 with advantage card from Maidenhead or Windsor Libraries
John Harvey
Best known for his sequence of ten Nottingham based Charlie Resnick novels, including Lonely Hearts, and chosen by The Times as one of the "100 Best Crime Novels of the Century".
His latest book Good Bait is published in January 2012.Wednesday 21 March
Datchet Library
7.30pmTickets £5/£4 with advantage card
Buy online or at libraries; Maidenhead 01628 796969 or Windsor 01753 743940
The Secrets of Crime Writing with Rebecca Tope, Priscilla Masters and Caro Peacock
Some of Britian's leading professional crime writers have joined together to spill the beans about their work and to share unique insights into the mysterious and intriguing world of fictional crime.
Wednesday 14 March
Maidenhead Library
7.30pmTickets £5/£4 with advantage card from Maidenhead or Windsor Libraries or buy ONLINE
Lindsey Davis
Meet the author of the best selling novels featuring ancient Roman detective Marcus Didius Falco. Lindsey is the recipient of the Crime Writers Associations Cartier Diamond Dagger Award, the highest accolade for crime writers. Event sponsored by the Ascot Durning Trust.
Wednesday 28 March
Ascot Library
7.30pmTickets £5/£4 with advantage card from Maidenhead or Windsor Libraries or ONLINE
FREE Half Term Events for Children
Day Venue and Time Age Event Monday 13th Feb Maidenhead Library 10.30am-12.30pm Families Love Your Community Week - Face painting and meet the local community wardens FREE Tuesday 14th Feb Maidenhead Library 10 - 11am
5-7 years Explore learning Gruffalo Workshop - Free - booking essential, Tel: Maidenehad library on 01628 796969 Tuesday 14th Feb Maidenhead Library 11.30-12.30pm 9-11 years Explore Learning - Diear of a Wimpy Kid Workshop - FREE - Booking Essential, Tel: Maidenhead Library on 01628 796969 Tuesday 14th Feb Windsor Library 2.30-3.30pm 9-11 years Explore Learning - Diear of a Wimpy Kid Workshop - FREE - Booking Essential, Tel: Maidenhead Library on 01628 796969 Thursday 16th Feb Maidenhead Library 10.30-11am Under 5's Hartbeeps - A fun music class for the under 5's. Free - no need to book Friday 17th Feb Windsor Library 10-10.30am Under 5's Story Time - FREE Saturday 18th Feb Maidenhead Library 10.30-11am Under 5's Story Time & Rhyme Time - FREE
Knit and Natter Groups
These free groups are suitable for all ages and abilities; drop in and have tea/coffee for a small charge.
Library Day Time Contact Ascot Durning Tuesdays 10am-12noon 01344 630140 Datchet Fridays 10am-12noon 01753 545310 Eton Mondays 2pm-3.30pm 01753 860506 Eton Wick Thursdays 2pm-3.30pm 01753 857933 Maidenhead Wednesdays 2pm-4pm 01628 796969 Windsor Tuesdays 1.30pm-3pm 01753 743940 Old Windsor Tuesdays 2pm-3.30pm 01753 852098
Creative Writing Group at Windsor Library
Meet up with writers of differing ability and genres; this is a free opportunity to give/receive feedback. We help with admin and the group will eventually be run by its members.
Every 4 weeks on a Saturday morning 10.30am-12noon
Saturdays 2012 4 Feb 3 Mar 28 Apr 26 May 23 Jun 21 Jul - 18 Aug 15 Sep 13 Oct 10 Nov 8 Dec - If you are interested in joining, please contact:
Windsor Library, Bachelors Acre, Windsor SL4 1ER
01753 743940
windsor.library@rbwm.gov.uk
IT Courses in libraries
We can help you get started using a computer and provide one-to-one help with getting online.
Find a course at your local library or drop-in to one of our computer sessions;
Library Details Day Time Contact Eton Wick Eton College volunteers can help with specific queries or talk through IT problems Wednesdays
(during term-time)2pm-3.30pm 01753 857933 Windsor Eton College volunteers can help with specific queries or talk through IT problems Mondays
(during term-time)2pm-3.30pm 01753 743940 Cookham Beginners' courses which last six weeks Thursdays 10am-12noon 01628 526147 Cox Green Age Concern run 1-2-1 help with computers Tuesdays 3.30pm-4.30pm 01189 9594242 Cox Green Drop-in for help with computers Thursdays 10am-1.30pm 01628 67394
FREE IT Workshops at Maidenhead Library
Tuesdays 2012, 10am-12noon
To book a place, please call 01628 796584 or email adult.education@rbwm.gov.ukShopping Online
Gain the skills to search for products, compare prices, fill your basket and make secure payments for your purchase.
Tuesday 7 FebruaryUsing Email(Hotmail / Yahoo)
Explore web based email to read, send, reeive and reply to messages.
Tuesday 21 FebruaryWrite Letters / CV using MS Word 2003
Develop formatting skills to enhance your letter writing skills.
Tuesday 28 FebruaryFile Management on a Windows Computer
Organise your computer files using windows explorer to create folders, sort, delete and rename files.
Tuesday 6 MarchManage your Household Budget using Excel 2003
Organise your household budget in a spreadsheet, using formulas for calculations.
Tuesday 13 MarchCreate a Professional Presentation using PowerPoint
Wow your audience by creating slides using graphics and text effects to produce a powerful and professional presentation.
Tuesday 20 MarchBook Holidays Online
Find holidays and flights using travel websites and make secure payments.
Tuesday 27 MarchAn Introduction to Social Networking
Socialise with friends and family online using the latest social networking sites.
Tuesday 17 AprilDrop in I.T. Session with Help
A drop i session with an IT tutor available to help you with specific IT issues.
Tuesday 24 AprilAn Introduction to Compact Digital Cameras
Develop the confidence to find websites for your favourite topics on the internet.
Tuesday 1 MayBrowsing the Internet
Develop the confidence to find websites for your favourite topics in the internet.
Tuesday 8 MayBuy and Sell using Ebay
An introduction to buying and selling using the internet.
Tuesday 15 MayWrite Letters/ CV using MS Word 2003
Develop formatting skills to enhance your letter writing skills.
Tuesday 22 MayCreate a Flyer using MS Publisher 2003
Produce an eye catching flyer using graphics and text effects.
Tuesday 29 May
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