Visit our Library Clubs page for regular activities in our libraries.
Please also see our Employment Support Events page.
Recruiting Summer Reading Challenge Volunteers 2025
We are now recruiting for Summer Reading Challenge Volunteers!
If you are 14 years old or more, you love reading and you want to use the Summer to develop key skills such as communication, time management, attention to detail and self organisation, we want to hear from you.
Contact us at volunteers.library@rbwm.gov.uk for more details.
Author Events
What is Lateral Thinking and How You Can Use it
Thursday 29 May at 7pm. Book on Eventbrite.
In Lateral Thinking for Every Day, acclaimed writer Paul Sloane clearly explains how you can benefit from using a lateral thinking approach. Utilise the power of lateral thinking to think imaginatively and creatively to tackle everyday problems in a new, fresh way.
Ben Kane on his new release, Rome
Thursday 29 May, 7.30pm. Book on Eventbrite.
At a time when Rome’s power is fast dwindling, its authority diminishing year upon year, our main character embarks on a dangerous and remarkable journey towards the imperial throne.
Find more about Ben Kane's new release at this event.
Never Mind the Books is Back
Saturday 31 May, 4.30pm.
Book your tickets on Eventbrite.
Watch the library come alive with another night of music and fun. Local bands get together for a night you won't want to miss.
Scratch Coding Workshop
Learn how to code on Scratch at Dedworth Library
Sunday 29 of June, 11.30am - 12.30pm. Book your free session by contacting the library on 01753 868733 or dedworth.library@rbwm.gov.uk.
Elmer Sculpture
Tuesday 27 May. Sessions at 10am, 11.30am and 2pm.
Book your free spot on Eventbrite.
Build and decorate an Elmer community sculpture with us using a variety of collage, paints, feathers, pipe cleaners and other recycled materials.
Leave your mark at Maidenhead Library and work with us on a permanent sculpture to be on display for all to enjoy in the children's library.
Aprons will be provided, but beware! It will get messy.
Paint a Stone for Clive the Caterpillar
Tuesday 27 May, 2.30pm. Book your free spot on Eventbrite.
Help Clive the Caterpillar grow by painting a stone to add to his body! Stones and paint provided.
Suitable for ages 4 to 10.
Half Term Activities
- Make a Whirlygig. Wednesday 28 May, 3pm. Craft your own DIY toy. Suitable for children aged 4 and over.
- Origami Animals. Tuesday 27 May, 2.30pm. Learn the art of paper folding and create adorable paper animals. Suitable for children aged 4 and over.
- Make a Whirlygig. Tuesday 27 May, 3pm. Craft your own DIY toy. Suitable for children aged 4 and over.
- Spring Craft. Tuesday 27 May, 2.30pm. Colour in animals and flowers. Suitable for children aged 4 and over.
Dogs Trust workshops
Free and fun family workshops to learn all about staying safe around dogs and keeping our four-pawed friends happy and healthy.
Suitable for children aged 7 - 11 with an accompanying adult. No dogs will be present at this event.
Thursday 29 May, 2.30pm. Book on Eventbrite.
Wednesday 28 May, 2.30pm. Book on Eventbrite.
PCSO Surgeries
Drop in and speak to your local PSCOs about crime prevention.
- Monday 16 June, 11am - 12pm.
- Saturday 7 June, 2pm - 3pm.
- Wednesday 4 June, 2.30pm - 3.30pm.
- Wednesday 4 June, 2pm - 3.30pm.
- Wednesday 18 June, 2pm - 3.30pm.
- Monday 30 June, 11am - 12.30pm.
IT help
- Dedworth Library. Every Thursday, 10am - midday. Saturday 24 May, 10.30am - 12pm. Drop-in.
- 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, 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.
Special Storytime:
Saturday 31 May, 11am.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar / La Chenille qui fait des Trous. Storytime in French. Wednesday 28 May, 2.30pm. Book your free spot on Eventbrite.
Library services
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
St Ives Road
Maidenhead
SL6 1QU
United Kingdom