Worried about privacy? Your census information is protected by law. In fact, it’s a crime for anyone to share your personal information. The Census won't be made public before 100 years.

Why should I do it? Fill the Census is a legal duty for everyone because it helps local authorities, charities, health care, schools and public transport to plan their services.

How can I take part? This year the Census is all digital. If you need help completing your form online, support is available at Bracknell and Crowthorne libraries.

For enquiries and to book an appointment for completing the form, call 01344 352409, Monday-Friday 8.30am-4pm. Appointments are offered either by phone or in person (safety measures apply).

Outside of these hours, call Bracknell Library (01344 423149) or Crowthorne Library (01344 776431) directly.

NEW! Historical performance with stories from Highclere Castle

Hear in the words of a lowly private how wounded officers were treated at Highclere Castle and listen to his own experiences.

In this historical interpretation, storyteller and interpreter Simon Waterfield tells the stories of the army people treated during the First World War in the castle (converted into a war hospital) on which the "Downton Abbey" series was based, from the perspective of Kilted Tommy, a character modelled on the life and times of Harry Kay, his maternal grandfather.

The performance is in costume and will last 30 minutes, with time for questions at the end.

On Friday, 26 March, at 2pm. Cost: £2.50 per household.

This event is part of the Reading Friends scheme by the Reading Agency.

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Free activities for children to establish and boost their love for reading

After the success of The Gruffalo virtual storytime we are organising regular storytimes for young children and their families.

March sessions are as follows:

Guess How Much I Love You Virtual Storytime - A much-loved children's classic we are going to read together on Saturday, 27 March at 10:30am.

Bounce & rhyme time - Singing rhymes and songs together is a lovely way to bond with your child and will help them learn how to talk. Sessions take place every Wednesday at 11am.

Virtual Storytimes - Listen to preschool classics followed by a craft activity. Wednesday 17, 24 & 31 March at 12noon.

Chatterbooks reading groups encourage children to have a lot of fun with their reading. Children have an opportunity to talk about the books they have been reading, get new reading ideas and take part in fun activities inspired by the books, including crafts, quizzes and games. Sessions take place every Thursday at 4pm.

Keep Fit with Sarah - Join Sarah for 15-20 minutes of fun exercise for children, no age limits. An informal session for them to get some energy out - with music. Weekly sessions begin on Monday, 22 March. 

All sessions are free of charge.

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It's Spring quiz time! Play with us with this Virtual Quiz for Grow-Ups to test your general knowledge and knowledge of Spring incoming season, on Wednesday, 31 March, at 2pm, on Zoom.

Individual or household teams are both welcome.

Free to join.

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We have a full calendar of events for adults as well

...all part of our Reading Friends programme, a scheme by the Reading Agency aimed at connecting people through books, reading and activities. All groups and events are friendly and informal. They usually happen via Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

We are starting a Knit and Natter Club, for all abilities. It will take place every Tuesday morning from 23 March, starting at 10.30am. Prepare your material and a cuppa and chat with the others. The club is hosted by a library staff member who is a very keen knitter. Bookings are open here.

We are also beginning an Seated Exercise Class, "Get Fit with Sarah", 20 minutes of gentle movement and 10 minutes chit chat, every Wednesday at 2pm from 24 March. 

Our regular Topic at 2 sessions, usually held at Sandhurst Library, will move virtually for once and you can join Gaynor in finding out about Empress Eugénie, Napoleon III's wife, who lived and is buried just around the corner, at Farnborough. This Historical Presentation will take place on Wednesday, 24 March, at 3pm.

LAST FEW PLACES! Don't forget to book your place for "Caring for your own collection", a talk about Preserving your Family Memories, with the Berkshire Record Office, on Tuesday, 16 March, at 2pm.

Click on each single event to book your place or use the button below. They are all free.

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