Job Fair
The next job fair at Maidenhead Library will be Tuesday 24 September 10.30am - 1pm. Drop in and meet local employers and find out about their current vacancies.
Marvellous Makers this summer
All events are free unless otherwise stated.
Pop in to our libraries throughout the summer to make some marvellous things.
Boyn Grove Library
Saturday 31 August, 2.30pm - 3pm - Kids yoga. Booking required.
For events requiring booking, please contact Boyn Grove Library by calling 01628 685617.
Dedworth Library
Tuesday 27 August, 3pm - 4pm - Children's watercolours. Booking required.
To book your place, please contact Dedworth Library either by emailing dedworth.library@rbwm.gov.uk, or calling 01753 868733 during opening hours.
The events at this library are suitable for 7 - 12 years.
Maidenhead Library
Thursday 29 August 2.30pm - 4.30pm - Garden bug craft
The above is suitable for 6-12 years.
Windsor Library
Thursday 29 August, 10.30am - stories and marvellous makers crafts.
Dungeons and Dragons
Every Saturday, 1pm - 3.30pm.
New Dungeons and Dragons role playing game club. 3-6 players per game. Suitable for ages 15+. Email maidenhead.library@rbwm.gov.uk to register your interest.
Talkin' Tables comes to Maidenhead
Rio Deli Café in Maidenhead Library, every Tuesday from 10.30am - 11.30am.
The prize-winning Talkin' Tables initiative has arrived in Maidenhead. This initiative encourages people to come together around a table for a tea or coffee, in the hope of making new friends and battle to beat loneliness. Maidenhead Bridge Rotary Club is supporting this initiative by having a table in Rio Deli Café every Tuesday for an hour. Anyone is welcome to join.
For more information, visit Maidenhead Bridge Rotary club's website or email info@maidenheadbridgerotary.org.uk .
Crime prevention drop-ins
Come and speak to your local PSCOs about crime prevention at
- Windsor Library, Wednesday 28 August 2.30pm - 4pm
Chess Club
Sunninghill Library, Tuesdays from 5.30pm.
No booking required, just turn up and play.
Crafty Saturday Crochet club
Bring a hook, some yarn and drop in to Maidenhead Library once a month for a free crafty crochet club. Suitable for all abilities and all ages (under 8s must be accompanied).
Book Talk - 'Titan of the Thames: The Life of Lord Desborough'
Maidenhead Library, Wednesday 25 September. Doors open at 6:45pm for a 7pm start.
Author Peter Williams will be talking about and selling his book: Titan of the Thames: The Life of Lord Desborough.
Peter will be unravelling the myths behind this local hero; a man who not only achieved as an outstanding sportsman but was also a very public figure, holding office as an MP and as mayor of Maidenhead. William Grenfell (Lord Desborough) also had an interesting personal life which will be explored during the talk, with information about his time when he lived at Taplow Court.
Booking essential. £5 per person, book via Eventbrite.
Bhangra evening
Maidenhead Library, Saturday 14 September 5pm - 9pm.
Come and enjoy an evening of Bhangra music. Dance, observe and soak up the rhythms.
Paid bar will be available. Booking essential. £6.50 per person, book via Eventbrite.
Friends in Need Book Group
This book group will be running monthly at Maidenhead Library by Friends in Need. Friends in Need is a free support group and wellbeing community for people affected by stress, social isolation, depression and anxiety.
For more information, please contact Laura Nash at laura.nash@bucksmind.org.uk or call 07944 896353.
Writers Groups
Every other Thursday 2pm - 3pm
Meet with other creative writers and share ideas in a supportive group. No booking required.
Pop-Up Poetry group at Maidenhead Library
The Pop-Up Poetry group meet in Maidenhead Library during the first week of every month.
Please contact dianaleclercq@btconnect.com for further information.
Community Learning and Skills Service
In partnership with Slough Borough Council, staff will be based at Maidenhead Library every Tuesday 10am – 4pm.
Adult courses includes:
- ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
- Digital Skills
- English
- Maths
- Health and Wellbeing
- Employability
Please see the brochure for the Spring 2024 Community Learning course guide and timetable.
For more information, email lifelonglearning@slough.gov.uk
Puzzle Swap
Dedworth Library and Windsor Library
Bring your old puzzles (with all the pieces) and help yourself to one left by someone else.
Maidenhead Community Garden Project
Enjoy community gardening at Maidenhead Library! We are transforming an external area into a garden space for all to enjoy and learn in. The aim is for it to be a grassroots effort. It will upcycle collected materials donated by the community. Please help us grow this garden. If you or friends have extra seeds or plants, clean compost, plant pots/trays you no longer use, or want to volunteer in the garden, please email us at maidenhead.library@rbwm.gov.uk
Spanish Conversation Group
Sunninghill Library, Saturdays 11am - midday.
Meet with other Spanish speakers and practice your Spanish.
Rhymetime
Every Thursday 11.30am - midday.
IT Help
- Dedworth Library Every Thursday, 10am - midday and every other Saturday, 10:30am - midday. Drop in. 31 August, 14, 28 September, 12, 19 October, 9, 23 November, 7, 21 December.
- Windsor Library Accessibility morning and IT Support. To book, phone Windsor Library 01753 743940 or email windsor.library@rbwm.gov.uk
Knit and Natter
Do you love to knit or crochet, or maybe you are just a beginner?
Knit and Natter provides an opportunity to get together informally with like-minded people, have a good chat and do some knitting at the same time.
Pick up your needles and yarn and join one of our cheerful Knit and Natter groups.
Our groups meet at:
- Ascot Library, every Thursday 10.30am - midday
- Boyn Grove Library, every Monday 2pm - 3.30pm
- Cookham Library, every Monday 2.30pm - 4.30pm
- Cox Green Library, every Wednesday 10.30am - 12.30pm
- Dedworth Library, every Thursday 10am - midday
- Maidenhead Library, every Wednesday 1.30pm - 4pm
- Sunninghill Library, every Wednesday 3.30pm - 4.30pm
- Windsor Library, every Thursday 3pm - 4.30pm
No need to book, just drop in.
Storytimes
No need to book just turn up and join in the fun. We look forward to sharing stories with you.
Weekly:
- Maidenhead Library: Tuesdays 10.30am - 11am.
- Windsor Library: Thursdays 10.30am - 11am. Story time (including crafts during the school holidays.)
Weekly (term time only):
- Ascot Library: Wednesdays 11am. Story and Rhyme Time.
- Boyn Grove Library: Fridays 4pm - 4.30pm. Story and Rhyme Time.
- Cox Green Library: Every Thursday 2.30pm - 3pm. Story and Rhyme Time.
- Dedworth Library: Every Tuesday 2.30pm - 3pm. Story and Rhyme Time.
- Windsor Library: Mondays 10.30am - 11am. Story and Rhyme Time.
Special storytimes
Windsor Library - Friday 16 August, 3pm - Special Gruffalo storytime. Free to attend but booking required. Book via Eventbrite.
Please also see our Employment Support Events page.
Library services
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
St Ives Road
Maidenhead
SL6 1QU
United Kingdom