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Creepy Craft
Windsor Library
2pm, Saturday 10 October.
Drop-in,
Spooky Craft
Ascot Library
11am, Monday 26 October.
Suitable for 5 - 11 year olds.
Drop-in
Cox Green Library
11am, Thursday 29 October.
Suitable for 5 - 11 year olds.
Drop-in
Sunninghill Library
2.30pm, Wednesday 28 October.
Suitable for 5 - 11 year olds.
Drop-in
Pumpkin Carving
Dedworth Library
2.30pm - 3.30pm, Thursday 29 October
Suitable for 5 +
Book your place in library
Decorate a Mask
(Alice in Wonderland theme)
Boyn Grove Library
3pm - 5pm, Wednesday 28 October.
Drop-in
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Halloween Silhouettes
Cookham Library
2.30pm - 4pm, Thursday 29 October.
Suitable for 4 - 11 year olds..
Drop-in
Datchet Library
2.30pm - 4pm, Tuesday 27 October.
Suitable for 4 - 11 year olds..
Drop-in
Old Windsor Library
2.30pm - 4pm, Wednesday 28 October.
Suitable for 4 - 11 year olds..
Drop-in
Green Library Week Storytime and Craft
Maidenhead Library
10.30am - 11.30am, Tuesday 27 October.
Suitable for 4 - 11 year olds.
Drop-in
Winnie the Pooh Craft
Celebrating 100th anneversery
Maidenhead Library
2.30pm - 4pm, Thursday 29 October.
Suitable for 4 - 11 year olds.
Drop-in
| | Wi Fi printing in RBWM Libraries | | |
The Vinyl Frontier: Local Connections
7pm, Friday 9 October.
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From home-grown talent that started out in the area to legendary names such as Jimmy Page and Elton John who have called the borough home, we'll explore the stories behind the music and the places that inspired it. Expect great records, fascinating local connections and plenty of nostalgia as we spin classic tracks and uncover the borough's rich musical heritage. Perfect for music lovers, vinyl enthusiasts and anyone curious about the sounds of our local past.
Book via Eventbrite. £8.50.
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Unmasking the Ripper with David Bullock
7pm, Thursday 15 October.
Drawing on 26 years of research that culminated in the publication of his first book, David Bullock examines the enduring mystery behind the Whitechapel murders and challenges many of the myths that have grown around the case.
Combining historical evidence, contemporary accounts and modern analysis, Unmasking the Ripper offers a thought-provoking insight into one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in criminal history.
Book via Eventbrite. £7.50.
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Author Talk With Liz Harris
7pm, Thursday 29 October
Join bestselling author Liz Harris at Windsor Library for a talk about her life and work.
Award-winning author Liz Harris writes sweeping historical fiction, emotional family sagas and contemporary romance novels. Her work is heavily inspired by her global travels and focuses on character relationships, complex family dynamics and high-stakes drama.
There will be the opportunity to purchase copies of her books and have them signed on the evening.
Book via Eventbrite. Free
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Celebrate Share a Story Week with us!
Free book and activity packs, including giveaway copies of the new 'Gruffalo Granny', will be available from our Storytime and Rhymetime sessions during the week 19 - 25 October 2026 while stocks last. Come along and share a story or song at your library.
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Ascot Library
Storytime. 11am, every Wednesday during termtime.
Cox Green Library
Story and Rhyme. 10.45am, every Thursday during termtime.
Dedworth Library
Story and Rhyme. 2.30pm every Tuesday during termtime.
Maidenhead Library
Rhymetime. 11.30am every Thursday (termtime and school holidays).
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Sunningdale Pop-Up Library
Story and Rhyme.10.30am on the following Saturdays:
- 3 October
- 14 November
- 12 December.
Windsor Library
- Story and Rhyme. 10.30am, every Monday during termtime.
- Rhymetime. 2pm, every Wednesday during termtime.
- Storytime. 10.30am every Thursday during termtime.
| | Sing Along at Windsor Library | | |
Join us for uplifting live sing along sessions led by Berkshire Music Trust and accompanied on piano. Whether you love to sing or simply enjoy listening, everyone is welcome.
Come along and enjoy a selection of popular songs and old favourites in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
These sessions have been made possible by the kind donation of pianos from Berkshire Music Trust and supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
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Sing, Move and Make Music Together at
Maidenhead Library
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Join a lively musical session at Maidenhead Library led by a professional musician and pianist from Berkshire Music Trust. Packed with songs, nursery rhymes, movement and rhythm, children can explore music and sound in a fun, relaxed environment alongside their parent or carer.
Starting from Monday 2 November 10.30 am
These sessions have been made possible by the kind donation of pianos from Berkshire Music Trust and supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
| | New Dementia Friendly Sessions | | Have your say on Windsor Library | | |
We want to learn more about how residents use Windsor Library and identify ways to improve what we offer so that we can better meet the needs of the community. Your feedback is really important to us to help us understand your experience of the library and what you'd like to see.
As part of the survey you will also have the opportunity to sign up to the new Windsor Library Community Group, a voluntary group that will help shape the future of Windsor Library.
The online survey is now open until Friday 9 October 2026.
If you need any support to get online or to complete this online survey, you can ask for help at any of our libraries.
| | Alice in Wonderland at Boyn Grove and Wraysbury Container Libraries | | |
Fall down the rabbit hole this October!
Join us at Boyn Grove Library and Wraysbury Container Library for a fascinating exhibition celebrating Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, featuring 24 iconic illustrations by Sir John Tenniel that have helped bring Lewis Carroll's beloved story to life for generations of readers.
Reproduced with the permission of original publisher Pan Macmillan, these beautifully detailed artworks capture the magic, charm and whimsy of one of the world's most treasured children's classics.
Take a moment to explore the adventures of Alice, meet the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts, and immerse yourself in the timeless world of Wonderland.
We look forward to welcoming you on this enchanting journey down the rabbit hole!
1 - 29 October
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Someone to Trust by Mary Balogh
A gentle and enjoyable historical romance, this fifth book in the Westcott series follows Elizabeth and Colin as a spark from a Christmas kiss develops into something deeper. I particularly enjoyed the unique age-gap dynamic, with Elizabeth being nine years older, and the thoughtful exploration of her recovery from an abusive first marriage. While the large Westcott family can be a little overwhelming and sometimes leads to repeated explanations, the natural family-based interactions between the characters make their romance feel authentic. Overall, a pleasant and easy read for fans of historical romance.
Review by Sarah
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Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
Transcendent Kingdom is a moving and deeply reflective novel that follows Gifty, a Stanford neuroscience student trying to make sense of the addiction, depression, and loss that have shaped her family. As she researches the science behind suffering, she is also drawn back to the faith of her childhood, wrestling with questions about religion, identity, and hope. Through the story of a Ghanaian immigrant family facing grief and hardship, Yaa Gyasi delivers a beautifully written and emotionally powerful exploration of love, faith, and the search for meaning.
Review by Kausar
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| | | Talks at Sunninghill Library | | |
Sunninghill Library
2.30pm - 3.30pm, Saturday 31 October
Jo Walton explores some of the ways in which art has portrayed gardens through history, from ancient frescoes to modern installation art, and from precise images of seventeenth-century parterres to rich sweeps of colour, conjuring delicious herbaceous borders. With paintings, sculptures, textiles and more, this will be a rich, mixed bouquet of garden images.
Jo will feature the work of William Nicholson, Ivan Hitchens, Barbara Hepworth, Paul Sandby, Isaac Oliver, Humphrey Repton, Derek Jarman, Cornelia Parker and a host of other glorious garden images.
Those who attended Jo’s talk last year about Victorian moral painting will remember an illuminating and entertaining presentation. This talk will appeal to those interested in art history and to garden enthusiasts.
Book via Eventbrite. £5.00
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Sunninghill Library
7pm - 8pm, Thursday 5 November
An illustrated talk by Ian Jacobs Ian based on the family archive of the Waddams family.
In February 1943 a group of artists and printers set sail from Glasgow Greenock, bound for South Africa, India and Burma. Through original artworks, photographs, maps and documents, Ian Jacobs tells the story of the 61 Reproduction Unit, Indian Expeditionary, as they mapped the way to victory in August 1945.
Ian Jacobs is a resident of Sunninghill, a historian and publisher. His talk is based on the family archive of the Waddams family.
Book via Eventbrite. £5.00
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Come and meet your local Community Wardens and PCSOs at RBWM Libraries.
Drop in to one of our informal surgeries to discuss local issues, share your concerns, and have your say on what matters most to you and your community.
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Smokefreelife Berkshire offers free personalised support.
With the right support, you're far more likely to stop smoking for good.
For more information, please drop in to ask our advisors in Maidenhead Library.
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