State visit
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Sultan of Oman will visit Windsor, as guests of Their Majesties The King and Queen, with preparations beginning on Monday 19 October 2026. Find out more.
Library events
Events and activities that take place in the borough libraries.
Visit our Library Clubs page for regular activities in our libraries.
Please also see our Employment Support Events page.
Sing Along at the Library! (Piano sessions)
Tuesdays 3.15pm - 4.15pm, term time only.
No booking required, just drop in.
Join us for uplifting live sing along sessions led by Berkshire Music Trust and accompanied on piano. 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.
Early Years Music Sessions
Starting 2 November 2026, Mondays 10.30 - 11.30am, term time only.
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.
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.
Unmasking the Ripper with David Bullock
Thursday 15 October 2026, 7pm.
Tickets available for £7.50 on Eventbrite.
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.
Author Talk with Liz Harris
Thursday 29 October 2026, 7pm.
Join bestselling author Liz Harris at Windsor Library for a talk about her life and work. Liz 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.
Free, with booking required on Eventbrite.
Spooky Crafts
Free drop-in. Suitable for ages 5-11.
- Ascot Library, Monday 26 October 2026, 11am.
- Sunninghill Library, Wednesday 28 October 2026, 2.30pm.
- Cox Green Library, Thursday 29 October 2026, 11am.
Lego Building Set Sessions
Free drop-in. Suitable for families.
- Horton Pop-Up Library, Monday 26 October 2026, 10.30am - 12noon.
- Sunningdale Library, Saturday 31 October 2026, 10.30am - 12noon.
Halloween Silhouette Craft
Free drop-in. Suitable for ages 4-11.
- Datchet Library, Tuesday 27 October 2026, 2.30pm - 4pm.
- Old Windsor Library, Wednesday 28 October 2026, 2.30pm - 4pm.
- Cookham Library, Thursday 29 October 2026, 2.30pm - 4pm.
Green Libraries Week Storytime and Craft
Tuesday 27 October 2026, 10.30 - 11.30am.
Join us to celebrate Green Libraries Week with an eco craft and storytime.
Free drop-in. Suitable for ages 4-11.
Decorate an Alice in Wonderland Mask
Wednesday 28 October 2026, 3 - 5pm.
Free drop-in. Suitable for children of all ages.
Winnie the Pooh Anniversary Craft
Thursday 29 October 2026, 2.30 - 4pm.
Free drop-in. Suitable for ages 4-11.
Art in Gardens and Gardens in Art
Saturday 31 October 2026, 2.30pm.
Tickets available for £5 on Eventbrite.
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.
Mapping the Road to Rangoon: How artists defeated the Japanese in Burma
Thursday 5 November, 7 - 8pm.
Tickets available for £5 on Eventbrite.
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.
Alice in Wonderland Exhibition
Boyn Grove Library and Wraysbury Container Library
October 2026.
With kind permission from Pan Macmillan, the original publisher of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, 24 iconic illustrations drawn by Sir John Tenniel for the original stories by Lewis Carroll have been specially reproduced for display, and presented in a walk-through gallery for inside each library.
No booking is required; residents can drop-in during normal library opening hours.
The exhibition will then travel to Dedworth Library for November and Eton Wick Library and Datchet Library for December.
Healthy Lifestyle information sessions
Learn more about your behaviours for a healthier lifestyle. Get free help from your local Stop Smoking Service to quit for good.
- Maidenhead Library: Every Monday, 10am - 1pm.
- Windsor Leisure Centre: Every Tuesday, 2pm - 5pm.
- Ascot Library: 10.30am - 12.30pm on the following Wednesdays: 14 October, 4 and 11 November, 2 and 9 December 2026.
- Cox Green Library: Fortnightly on Thursdays, 11am - 1pm. Dates are as follows: 22 October, 5 and 19 November, 3 and 17 December 2026.
- Dedworth Library: Fortnightly on Thursdays, 11am - 1pm. Dates are as follows: 15 and 29 October, 12 and 26 November, 10 December 2026.
- Boyn Grove Library: Every Wednesday, 3pm - 5pm.
- Braywick Leisure Centre - every Friday, 10am-1pm.
Music and Memories - Dementia friendly
Third Friday of every month, 11am -12.30pm.
Come along for piano sing-alongs, friendly chats, a warm cuppa and shared memories in a relaxed and supportive space. Singing from 11am, followed by tea, coffee and reminiscence.
Whether you are living with dementia, supporting a loved one, or just looking for company - our door is open to all!
PCSO Surgeries
Drop in and speak to your local PSCOs about crime prevention.
- Monday 2 November 2026, 11am - 12noon.
- Monday 21 December 2026, 11am - 12noon.
- Saturday 24 October 2026, 2pm - 3pm.
- Sunday 22 November 2026, 11.30am - 12.30pm.
- Saturday 19 December 2026, 2pm - 3pm.
- Saturday 24 October 2026, 11am - 12noon.
- Saturday 21 November 2026, 11am - 12noon.
- Saturday 19 December 2026, 11am - 12noon.
- Wednesday 14 October 2026, 2pm - 3.30pm.
- Wednesday 21 October 2026, 2pm - 3.30pm.
IT help
- Dedworth Library. Drop-in sessions. 10.30am - 12pm on the following Saturdays: 24 October, 7 November, 5 and 19 December 2026.
- 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.
- Eton Wick Library Every Tuesday, 2pm - 5pm.
Rhymetime
Every Thursday, 11.30am - midday.
- Every Monday during term time, 10.30am.
- Every Wednesday during term time, 2pm.
Storytime
Weekly (term time only):
- Ascot Library: Every Wednesday, 11am. Story and Rhymetime.
- Cox Green Library: Every Thursday, 10.45am. New Story and Rhymetime.
- Datchet Library: Fortnightly on Saturdays, 11am. Story and Rhymetime.
- Dedworth Library: Every Tuesday, 2.30pm - 3pm. Story and Rhymetime.
- Maidenhead Library: Every Tuesday, 10.30am - 11am. Storytime.
- Sunningdale Library: 10.30am - 11am on the following Saturdays: 14 November, 12 December 2026. Story and Rhymetime.
- Windsor Library: Every Thursday, 10.30am - 11am. Storytime.
Just drop in for all of the above!
Saturday Lego volunteer and Sunday Coding session volunteer needed
Please email volunteers.library@rbwm.gov.uk for more information.
For further information, please contact us:
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Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
St Ives Road
Maidenhead
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United Kingdom