State visit
The President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, and Mrs Brigitte Macron will visit Windsor, under invite from the King, from Tuesday 8 July to Thursday 10 July 2025. Find out more.
Library events
Events and activities that take place in the borough libraries.
Visit our Library Clubs page for regular activities in our libraries.
Please also see our Employment Support Events page.
Summer Reading Challenge Events
It's that time of year again!
Summer Reading Challenge will officially launch in our libraries on Saturday 12 July 2025 and we have a variety of crafts and events in the spirit of this year's theme, Story Garden.
Find all of our Summer Reading Challenge events.
A Year in the Life of a Beehive
Saturday 5 July 2025, 2.30pm.
Discover the story of a year in the life of a beehive, the role and behaviour of the queen, drones and workers, feeding and general care of the hive. An instructive presentation for existing beekeepers, and a fascinating introduction to bees for adults and children to enjoy.
Local expert Glynis Morse has been keeping bees for nearly twenty years and her bees' honey has won numerous awards. She will bring her protective clothing, a virtual hive, a smoker, used combs and a jar of pollen. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and to handle the equipment.
Book your tickets now on Eventbrite.
Audiobook and DvD Sale
Tuesday 1 July to Tuesday 15 July 2025.
Friends of RBWM Libraries will be running a sale of withdrawn audiobooks and DvDs. Items will be priced between £1 and £5, including language courses. Cash only and while stock lasts.
Concert with Ascot Music School
Saturday 5 July 2025, 1pm to 2pm.
Come along to Ascot Library and enjoy a music-filled afternoon performed by students of Ascot Music School.
Book your free ticket on Eventbrite.
Juggling Workshop
Saturday 12 July 2025, 11.30am.
Try your hand at a new skill or improve on your juggling with Clive!
Book your free tickets on Eventbrite.
Punch and Judy - A traditional puppet show
Sunday 13 July 2025, 11.30am
Punch and Judy, a show full of exaggerated comedy, traditional puppetry, and playful mayhem. Join us to watch this puppet classic at Windsor Library.
Book your free tickets on Eventbrite.
The Life of a Hedgehog and its relationship to people
Saturday 19 July 2025, 2.30pm.
In his refreshingly light-hearted style, Dr. Pat Morris will present scientific and down-to-earth information about one of Britain’s best-loved wild creatures, a bumbling and endearing animal - the hedgehog. However, the activities of humans and of other animals have reduced the population of hedgehogs. Find out why and what we can do to help.
Book your tickets on Eventbrite.
Author Events
An evening with Claire Lynch on A Family Matter
Friday 25 July 2025, 7pm
Grab a glass of wine and hear local author Claire Lynch discuss her debut fiction novel, A Family Matter. Claire will be in conversation with author Louise Morrish. Books will be available to purchase on the evening.
On A Family Matter:
"A young wife following her heart. A husband with the law on his side. Their daughter, caught in the middle. Forty years later, a family secret changes everything in this perfect debut novel. A heart-breaking and hopeful exploration of love and loss, intimacy and injustice, custody and care, and whether it is possible to heal from the wounds of the past in the changed world of today."
Book now on Eventbrite.
Louise Morrish on Operation Moonlight
Saturday 26 July 2025, 3pm
Louise Morrish is a historical fiction author and librarian from Hampshire. She writes stories inspired by the lives of women in the past, who achieved extraordinary things, but whom history has forgotten. She will be giving a talk on her first novel, Operation Moonlight. Books will be available to purchase on the evening.
On Operation Moonlight:
"1944: newly recruited SOE agent Elisabeth Shepherd is faced with an impossible mission: to parachute behind enemy lines into Nazi-occupied France to monitor the new long-range missiles the Germans are working on.
Her only advice? Trust absolutely no one."
Book now on Eventbrite.
These events are being supported by the Friends of RBWM Libraries.
Boyn Grove 10th Anniversary Party
Did you know that Boyn Grove Library is celebrating its 10 Year Anniversary this month? Pop in at any time during the month of July to help us decorate: colour in our bunting and get ready for the celebration.
Join us on Wednesday 30 July 2025 from 2.30pm to 6.30pm for the birthday party. From cakes to storytimes, crafts and a chalk course, come and celebrate a decade of community, creativity and books.
Board Games Day
Ascot Library and Cox Green Library
During the months of July and August, join us every Monday at Ascot Library and every Tuesday afternoon at Cox Green Library for a day filled of Board Games! Find a new favourite or enjoy your classic picks with others.
Suitable for children and families
PCSO Surgeries
Drop in and speak to your local PSCOs about crime prevention.
- Monday 14 July 2025, 11am, 12pm
- Wednesday 30 July 2025, 2.30pm - 3.30pm
- Monday 14 July 2025, 11am - 12.30pm
- Wednesday 30 July 2025, 2pm - 3.30pm
IT help
- 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.
IT support also available fortnightly Fridays, from 30 May 2025, 11am - 12.30pm. Drop-in or book. To book, call 01753 793940 during opening hours.
Rhymetime
Every Thursday 11.30am - midday.
Every Monday 10.30am, during term time.
Storytime
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. Story time (including crafts during the school holidays.)
Weekly (term time only):
- Ascot Library: Wednesdays 11am. Story and Rhyme Time.
- Cox Green Library: Every Thursday 11am. 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
For further information, please contact us:
Phone
Address
Library services
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
St Ives Road
Maidenhead
SL6 1QU
United Kingdom