Christmas and New year opening hours 2025-2026
For details on opening times, refuse collections, real Christmas tree recycling and more, please see our information page. Wishing all our residents a happy and healthy New Year.
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.
Monday 22 December 2025, 10.30am.
For under 5s and free drop in!
Monday 29 December 2025, 10.30am.
For under 5s and free drop in!
Tuesday 23 December 2025, two sessions at 2.30pm and 3pm.
Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
Tuesday 16 December 2025, 6.15pm - 6.30pm.
Expect a minimum 15-minute Christmas-themed performance featuring a surprise lineup—it could be songs, carols, music, poetry, or a workshop.
True to an advent calendar reveal, you won't know the exact nature of the show until you arrive!
Just drop in for free!
Tuesday 16 December 2025, 11am.
Pop by for some festive cheer and carols at Rio Deli Cafe!
Transforming 'junk' to joy by upcycling and using natural materials to create eco-friendly Christmas decorations.
Green Skills Christmas crafts will focus on sustainability, upcycling, and using natural materials to create festive decorations and gifts. This involves repurposing everyday household items or using nature's elements to transform 'junk' into joy.
These activities are a great way to develop skills like fine motor control and creativity while still being eco-conscious.
Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
Crack open a good story! Join us for Nutcracker storytime and craft fun at the library.
Monday 22 December 2025, 10.30am - 11.30am.
Tis the season to be reading! Come jingle all the way to Christmas story time at Ascot and Cox Green Library. This is for under 5s and no booking required.
Bring your little one for some holiday cheer and songs.
Thursday 18 December 2025, 11.30am.
Monday 15 December 2025, 10.30am.
Saturday 13 December 2025, 10.30am.
Tuesday 16 December 2025, 2.30pm.
Drop in and speak to your local PSCOs about crime prevention.
Tuesday 16 December 2025, 3pm - 5pm.
Monday 15 December 2025 3pm - 5pm.
Every Thursday 11.30am - midday.
Every Monday 10.30am, during term time.
Weekly:
Weekly (term time only):
Datchet Library is looking for a new Storytime volunteer.
If you want to share your sense of fun, creativity and laughter by bringing books to life for under-5s, this is the perfect role for you!
Apply via the Library Volunteering Application Page.
Library services
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
St Ives Road
Maidenhead
SL6 1QU
United Kingdom