 Don't miss Wokingham Children's Book Festival
Tickets are selling fast for this year's Wokingham Children’s Book Festival on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October. Don't miss out, get your tickets before they’re gone!
There’s something for everyone, from storytimes for younger children to imagination and illustration workshops. It’s a wonderful opportunity for children to engage with the world of storytelling. This year's authors include AF Harrold, Terrie Chilvers, and Hannah Lee.
 Celebrating Black History Month
Next month we'll be marking Black History Month with a photography exhibition at Wokingham Library.
Made up of portraits, the exhibition celebrates the stories, heritage and contributions of Black residents, staff and councillors across the borough - marking this year's theme of 'Honouring our Communities'.
The exhibition, in collaboration with the Voice of Inclusion and Equality (VINE) will open on Monday 5 October at a launch event from 6pm to 8pm. Visitors will be able to view the portraits, read participants' stories and hear from some of the people featured about their experiences and what belonging means to them.
If you are interested in attending the launch event, please email: wokinghamvine@wokingham.gov.uk
The exhibition will be open during normal library opening hours from Tuesday 6 October for the rest of October.
Pop into your local library during Black History Month to discover a selection of books about Black history, books written by Black authors, or find out more now on our blog.
 Author Talk with Diane Hinds
Join author Diane Hinds as she brings her fascinating talk to Lower Earley Library.
Discover the history of Thomas Picton and Luisa Calderon; the governor, the thirteen-year-old girl he had tortured, and the London trial that followed.
No need to book, just pop along and listen!
- Lower Earley Library, Friday 23 October, 2pm to 3pm
 New dates for Citizens Advice drop-ins
Citizens Advice bring their advice and support to you so that their service can easily be accessed by anyone who needs it.
- First Monday of the month, Lower Earley Library, 10am to 4.30pm
- Second Tuesday of the month, Twyford Library, 10am to 1pm
- Second Thursday of the month, Lower Earley Library, 3pm to 6.30pm (NEW - Starting in November)
- Fourth Friday of the month, Finchampstead Library, 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm
Can't make one of these? More sessions are held throughout the community.
 Cosy coffee mornings
Our Cosy coffee mornings are open to all. Tea, coffee and of course biscuits are served and we have volunteers on site if you would like to sit and chat. Just drop in!
- Woodley Library, Thursday 15 October, 10am to 11.30am
- Wokingham Library, Thursday 22 October, 10am to 11.30am
- Lower Earley Library, Friday 23 October, 10am to 11.30am
 What to read next for teens
Aged 11 – 16 years old? Just finished your favourite book series? Not sure what to read next? Let us help you find your next book.
Pop along to Lower Earley Library and chat to one of our members of staff about Teen and Young Adult fiction. No need to book, just come along and chat!
- Lower Earley Library, Thursday 29 October, 2pm to 3pm
 ReTec donations
Wokingham Lions Club are recycling used laptop computers to donate them to families and individuals facing financial hardship.
This project is run jointly by the Wokingham Lions with First Days Children’s Charity and with the assistance of Wokingham Borough Libraries. The Wokingham Lions collect and refurbish the laptops, First Days provide the premises and oversee distribution of the refurbished items, while Wokingham Libraries assist by providing collection points.
How can you help?
The Wokingham Lions are looking for working laptops, preferably those that came with Windows 7 or later. They can also accept Chromebooks.
Please drop them off to Wokingham, Lower Earley or Woodley Libraries along with any power supplies, mice or laptop bags. All laptops will be completely cleaned, refurbished and tested, with hard discs securely erased before use.
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