 Easter activities for children at our libraries
Family fun day
We are hosting a free family fun day on Monday 7 April at Lower Earley Library.
Join us from 10am to 12 noon to take part in an Easter trail, colouring in and much more. We will also have Herbies Hedgehog Rescue, First Days Children's Charity and Thames Valley Police.
Meet guide dogs
We would love to invite families to meet guide dogs and find out more about the vital role they play in helping their owners.
Charity Guide Dogs for the Blind will be at Wokingham Library on Friday 11 April from 10am to 12.30pm. This is a free event and no registration is needed.
Get Arty
Join us for special Easter-themed Get Arty sessions:
- Monday 7 April, Lower Earley Library, 10.30am to 11.30am
- Thursday 10 April, Wokingham Library, 10.30am to 11.30am
- Monday 14 April, Woodley Library, 10.30am to 11.30am
- Tuesday 15 April, Finchampsted Library, 2.15pm to 3.15pm
Enjoy arts and crafts, suitable for children aged four to ten. Places must be booked in advance and there is a £2 charge per child, payable on the day.
Explore Learning workshop
Children can jump straight into this comprehension workshop and learn some fantastic skills that they can apply to any text they read.
The Explore Learning session is being held at Wokingham Library on Wednesday 9 April from 10.30am to 11.30am. It is free to attend, but registration is required as places are limited.
 Community engagement sessions and fun day
Come and chat with our Community Engagement team to find out what is happening in your area, or let us know how we can help you.
We have information on things such as volunteering, adult education and how to access free health checks from the Community Wellness Outreach team.
These sessions are held on the first Friday of the month, starting at Twyford Library from 10am to 1pm and then moving to Wargrave Library from 2pm to 5pm.
The Community Engagement team are also working with Shinfield Parish Council to organise a family fun day at the School Green Centre on Friday 11 April from 10am to 1pm.
Enjoy soft play, arts and crafts and more as we are joined by My Journey Wokingham, Thames Valley Police and Sport in Mind.
 Explore many opportunities to volunteer with us
If you want to find out what volunteering opportunities we have at our libraries, our vacancies are listed in one place.
You can visit our page on Engage Wokingham Borough to find out more about the roles on offer. It will be updated regularly and you will be kept informed about anything you have registered interest in.
Whether it is leading a Rhymetime session or being part of our Home Library Service, there is something for everyone and roles are often flexible to suit your schedule.
We currently have opportunities to help us with:
- Summer Reading Challenge
- LEGO Club
- Rhymetime
- Home Library Service
- Igniting Writing
- Tea and Tales
- Code Club
Volunteering benefits the library service and makes a huge difference in the local community. There are also a range of personal benefits, including meeting new people, developing skills and gaining experience for your CV and having fun while making a difference to your local community.
If you ever need more information about a specific role or have any questions, send us an email.
 Ensuring everyone has access to books
We provide a free Home Library Service for books, including large print and audio books.
A trained volunteer will deliver items to match your reading tastes every three weeks at an agreed time.
This service is for any resident who can't visit their local library because of ill health, disability or because they are caring for someone.
You can apply online and application forms are also available in all our libraries.
 Free Cosy Coffee Mornings with our volunteers
We host free coffee mornings at our libraries in Lower Earley, Wokingham, Wargrave and Woodley.
These run from 10am to 11.30am and are open to everyone. You can enjoy tea, coffee and biscuits. Join us at:
- Lower Earley Library, fourth Friday of the month (next event 25 April)
- Wokingham Library, fourth Thursday of the month (next event 24 April)
- Wargrave Library, second Wednesday of the month (next event 9 April)
- Woodley Library, second and third Thursday of the month (next events 10 & 17 April)
There is no need to book and you can have a chat with our friendly volunteers.
 Support and awareness for deaf community
Deaf Awareness Week is scheduled to take place from 5 to 11 May.
The annual event aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by the deaf community and educate others how they can provide support and understanding.
It is a time to celebrate diversity and build a more inclusive world. People are encouraged to learn more about deaf awareness, British Sign Language and effective ways to communicate with individuals who are deaf or have hearing loss.
During Deaf Awareness Week, we will have a display at Wokingham Library, thanks to Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.
Autism Acceptance Month
Autistic people face discrimination and barriers across all sectors of society and Autism Acceptance Month aims to raise awareness throughout April, with a view to creating a society that works for autistic people.
You can read our blog article on Autism Acceptance Month.
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