Library events

Visit our Library Clubs page for regular activities in our libraries.

Please also see our Employment Support Events page.

Alice in Wonderland Exhibition

Sunninghill Library

April 2026.

With kind permission from Pan Macmillan, the original publisher of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, 24 iconic illustrations drawn by Sir John Tenniel for the original stories by Lewis Carroll have been specially reproduced for display, and presented in a walk-through gallery for inside each library. 

No booking is required; residents can drop-in during normal library opening hours.

Sunninghill Library will be hosting the Alice in Wonderland exhibition during the entirety of April but this will travel to our different libraries each month.

Unplug and Play

Dedworth Library

Every Thursday from 2 April 2026, 5pm - 7pm. For ages 16 and over. Just drop in.

Ditch the digital and join us for a screen-free afternoon of building and board games! No pixels, no notification, just pure imagination and friendly competition. Come down and make some new friends!

Author Talk with the Winner of the Nero Gold Prize 2025 - Claire Lynch

Datchet Library

Thursday 16 April 2026, 7.30pm.

Grab a glass of wine and get ready for a night of laughs, heart, and a little bit of family drama! We’re hosting the brilliant Claire Lynch to celebrate her debut novel, A Family Matter - a story that’s as moving as it is hilarious.

Claire will be sitting down with fellow author Louise Morrish to spill all the secrets behind the book’s inspiration and her writing process. Come for the conversation, stay for the wine, and make sure to snag your own signed copy before you head home. We can’t wait to see you there!

Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Saturday Lego volunteer and Sunday Coding Session volunteer needed

Dedworth Library

Please email volunteers.library@rbwm.gov.uk for more information.

Python Programming: Beginners and Intermediate sessions

Maidenhead Library

Beginners: 11am - 12pm.
Intermediate: 12pm - 1pm.

• Saturday 18 April 2026.
• Saturday 25 April 2026.
• Saturday 9 May 2026.
• Saturday 16 May 2026.

Python is a versatile programming language utilised for diverse applications and is widely considered the ideal entry point for beginners due to its expansive ecosystem of learning resources and the flexibility it offers to specialize in numerous career paths. This course is a beginner's guide to the fundamentals of Python.

Booking is necessary due to limited spaces - please speak to Maidenhead Library staff or email maidenhead.library@rbwm.gov.uk to book your place.

Participants should plan to attend all five sessions and must be aged 11 and above and have access to their emails during the session.

World Book Night Quiz

Thursday 23 April, 7pm - 9pm.

Celebrate World Book Night at our borough-wide quiz!

Join us at your local RBWM Library or from home for a fun evening of trivia. A day at the races, afternoon tea, and other great prizes up for grabs, generously donated by local businesses.

Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Cox Green Reading Group

Cox Green Library

• Saturday 9 May 2026, 11am - 12pm.
• Saturday 13 June 2026, 11am - 12pm.
• Saturday 11 July 2026, 11am - 12pm.

Author Talk with David Palin

Dedworth Library

Thursday 30 April 2026, 7pm.

Join us at Dedworth Library for a spine-tingling session with local thriller mastermind, David Palin. Known for his dark and atmospheric tales like The Scorpion Archipelago and the DCI Logan series, David will be delving into the sinister side of human nature. Come along for a chat about high-stakes suspense, creative secrets, and perhaps a glimpse into the shadows you never knew were there.

Adults only. 

Free tickets are available on Eventbrite.

Juggling Workshop with Clive

Windsor Library

Saturday 18 April 2026, 11am - 12pm.

For children over 7. 

Free tickets are available on Eventbrite.

PCSO Surgeries

Drop in and speak to your local PSCOs about crime prevention.

Ascot Library

• Monday 13 April 2026, 11am - 12pm.

Maidenhead Library

• Sunday 19 April 2026, 1pm - 2pm.
• Thursday 23 April 2026, 5.30pm - 6.30pm.
• Tuesday 28 April 2026, 10am - 11am.

Windsor Library

• Wednesday 29 April 2026, 2.00pm - 3.30pm.

IT help

• Dedworth Library. Drop-in sessions. Saturdays 10.30am - 12pm. 
• Maidenhead Library. Accessibility morning and IT Support. To book, phone Maidenhead Library 01628 796969 or email maidenhead.library@rbwm.gov.uk
• Windsor Library. Accessibility morning and IT Support. To book, phone Windsor Library 01753 743940 or email windsor.library@rbwm.gov.uk.
• Eton Wick Library  Every Tuesday 2pm - 5pm.

Rhymetime

Maidenhead Library 

Every Thursday 11.30am - midday. 

Windsor Library

Every Monday 10.30am, during term time.

Storytime

Weekly:

• Windsor Library: Thursdays 10.30am - 11am. Storytime (including crafts during the school holidays.)

Weekly (term time only):

• Ascot Library: Wednesdays 11am. Story and Rhymetime.
• Cox Green Library: Every Thursday 10.45am. New Story and Rhymetime (Term time only)
• Dedworth Library: Every Tuesday 2.30pm - 3pm. Story and Rhymetime.
• Maidenhead Library: Every Tuesday , 10.30am - 11am.
• Windsor Library: Mondays 10.30am - 11am. Story and Rhymetime.
• Cookham Library: Fortnightly Saturdays 11am. Dates are as follows: 7 February 2026, 21 February 2026, 7 March 2026 and 21 March 2026. Story and Rhymetime.
• Datchet Library: Fortnightly Saturdays 11am. Dates are as follows: 21 March 2026, 25 April 2026, 9 May 2026, 23 May 2026, 20 June 2026 and 4 July 2026. Storytime and Rhymetime.
• Horton Library: Monday 16 February 2026, 10.30am.

Just drop in for all of the above!