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 officially launched 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.

Windsor Fringe - Bandstand Takeover!

Come and enjoy live band performances in the open air on Sunday 10 August 2025 at the Alexandra Gardens in Windsor from 2pm to 8pm.

Discover the local music scene with Plynthology, NOA, Hiker and Vision Absolute.
A free and fun day for you and your family

Screening of Flight of the Swans

Come along to Maidenhead Library and follow Sacha on her journey across many lands as she travels through the world to raise awareness of the plight of nature, and swans in particular on Thursday 14 August 7pm to 8pm.

This will be followed by a Q&A with Sacha Dench.

Author Event

Coral Rumble and Jakub's Otter

Maidenhead Library

Thursday 14 August 2025, 2pm.

Join us for a creative writing workshop, followed by an otterly wonderful craft activity. 

Discover Coral Rumble's book, Jakub's Otter, and find out how this quirky character looks after Piccolo and her pups. Have fun with creative writing and craft your very own otter to take home.

Suitable for ages 6 to 12. Drop-in!

Calligraphy Workshop

Windsor Library

Friday 15 August 2025, 2pm

Turn your handwriting into art. Join us for a calligraphy workshop and learn the timeless skill of lettering. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your technique, this hands-on session is for you.

Book now on Eventbrite.

Juggling Workshop

Windsor Library

Friday 22 August 2025, 11.30am - 12.30pm

Big tricks for little hands. Try a new hobby or improve on your skills at our Juggling Workshop.

Book now on Eventbrite.

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! 

Sunninghill Library

Board Games Day will also be happening at Sunninghill Library on Friday 22 and Friday 29 August 2025, from 2pm - 5pm. Suitable for families and players of all ages.

Find a new favourite or enjoy your classic picks with others. 

Suitable for children and families

All About Ears - A celebration of hearing and balance

Sunninghill Library

Thursday 4 September 2025, 7pm

Discover the importance of our ears and what they do for us. 

A local resident and leading expert, Fiona Barker, will take you on a journey through the ear. Discover how the hearing and balance mechanisms work, how they are assessed and how problems are managed, and how there is much more to your ears than just hearing, important as hearing is.

Book now on Eventbrite.

PCSO Surgeries

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

Ascot Library

  • Monday 11 August 2025, 11am - 12pm.
  • Monday 8 September 2025, 11am - 12pm.

Sunninghill Library

  • Wednesday 20 August 2025, 2.30pm - 3.30pm.
  • Wednesday 17 September 2025, 2.30pm - 3.30pm.

Windsor Library

  • Wednesday 13 August 2025, 2pm - 3.30pm.
  • Monday 1 September 2025, 11am - 12.30pm.
  • Wednesday 17 September 2025, 2pm - 3.30pm.

IT help

  • Dedworth Library. Drop-in sessions. Saturday 16 August, 30 August, 13 September, 27 September. 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.
    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

Maidenhead Library 

Every Thursday 11.30am - midday. 

Windsor Library

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:

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

Weekly (term time only):

For further information, please contact us:
Address

Library services
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
St Ives Road
Maidenhead
SL6 1QU
United Kingdom