What's on Guide Mar - Jun 2016

What’s on Guide
Bracknell Forest Council libraries
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March to June 2016
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Ascot Heath Library
Events for Adults
Creative Writing Group
Adult Creative Writing Group.
Day: Monday
Booking required
Time: 10am
Cost: Free
Crime Book Group
Adult crime book group. A very
informal group, we meet to chat
about crime books we have read.
Day: Monday Time: 6pm
Booking required
Cost: Free
Dates:
1 March 2016, 5 April 2016,
3 May 2016, 7 June 2016
Dates:
14 March 2016, 11 April 2016,
9 May 2016, 13 June 2016
Activities for Children
Children’s Craft Session Dates:
Ascot Heath Library Children’s 1 March 2016, 3 May 2016,
Craft Sessions. For children aged 7 June 2016
3 and above. Parental supervision
is required.
Day: Tuesday Time: 3.30pm
No booking required Cost: Free
Mighty Minions Children’s Book Dates:
Group
21 March 2016, 18 April 2016,
For children aged 7 years and 16 May 2016, 20 June 2016
upwards.
Day: Monday Time: 4.30pm
Booking required Cost: Free
Saturday Craft Activities for
Children
Suitable for all ages. Parental
Supervision is required.
Day: Saturday
No booking required
Time: 10.30am
Cost: Free
Singing together with the
Willows Childrens Centre
This is a drop in session to
join in singing with the Willows
Children’s Centre in your local
library.
Day: Monday
No booking required
Time: 2.15pm
Cost: Free
Dates:
5, 19, March 2016, 2, 16, 23 April 2016,
7, 14, 28 May 2016,
4, 11, 18, 25 June 2016
Dates:
7, 14, 21 March 2016,
11, 18, 25 April 2016,
9, 16, 23 May 2016,
6, 13, 20, 27 June 2016
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Binfield Library
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Events for Adults
Adult Colour craze
Colouring is the latest craze and
is relaxing. A chance to make
some new friends.
Day: Monday
No booking required Cost: Free
Afternoon book group
Mice by Gordon Reece.
New members welcome.
Day: Wednesday
No booking required
Time: 5.30pm-6.30pm
Time: 2.15-3pm
Cost: Free
Author Visit
Harry Dunn local author comes to
Binfield to talk about his books.
Day: Thursday Time: 7pm
Booking required Cost: £2
Dates:
14 March 2016, 11 April 2016,
9 May 2016, 13 June 2016
Dates:
16 March 2016, 20 April 2016,
18 May 2016, 22 June 2016
Dates:
3 March 2016,
Brain Gym
Dates:
We all know that exercising our 10 March 2016,
minds is just as important as 14 April 2016,
physical exercise. Why not come 12 May 2016,
along to our ‘Brain Gymnasium@
9 June 2016
session and join in a variety of
activities such as word searches,
code crackers and memory
jogging games.
Day: Wednesday Time: 11am
No booking required Cost: Free
Card Making
Come and try your hand at
making some greetings cards -
For Adults. All items needed will
be provided.
Dates:
5 March 2016,
2 April 2016,
7 May 2016,
4 June 2016
Day: Saturday Time: 2pm-3.30pm
Booking required Cost: £2
Coffee morning
Come and make some new
friends over a cuppa. A small quiz
will also be available.
Day: Thursday
No booking required
Time: 11pm-12pm
Cost: Donation
Dates:
31 March 2016, 28 April 2016,
26 May 2016, 30 June 2016

Creative Writing
This small and friendly group
meets on the first Monday of
each month. If you have always
wanted to write, come along for
inspiration and encouragement
from fellow writers.
Day: Monday
No booking required Cost: Free
Crib & Dominos
All abilities welcome.
Day: Thursday
Yes booking required
Drop in Book Group
Informal book group. Expand your
reading horizons, for all abilities.
Day: Monday
No booking required
Dates:
7 March 2016,
4 April 2016,
9 May 2016,
6 June 2016
Time: 5.30pm-6.30pm
Dates:
17 March 2016, 21 April 2016,
19 May 2016, 16 June 2016
Time: 10.30am
Cost: Free
Time: 5.45pm-7pm
Cost: Free
Film group
Our new film group. Discussion
of the film Chef and handing out
the DVD for next month’s session.
Refreshments provided.
Day: Monday
No booking required
Time: 1pm-2pm
Cost: Free
Knit & Natter/ Crochet & Chat
Knitting/crocheting session
suitable for all ages. Children
wishing to learn these crafts
are especially welcome.
Refreshments provided. Share
patterns, materials and expertise.
Day: Monday
No booking required
Dates:
21 March 2016, 23 May 2016,
27 June 2016
Dates:
15 March 2016,
19 April 2016,
17 May 2016,
21 June 2016
Dates:
7 March 2016,
4 April 2016,
9 May 2016,
6 June 2016
Time: 2pm-3.15pm
Cost: Donation
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Binfield Library
Knit & Natter/ Crochet & Chat
Knitting/crocheting session
suitable for all ages. Children
wishing to learn these crafts
are especially welcome.
Refreshments provided. Share
patterns, materials and expertise.
Day: Saturday
No booking required
Rummikub
Word and number versions of
this popular game will be played,
tuition given to newcomers.
Refreshments provided.
Day: Friday
No booking required
Activities for Children
After-school activity
Crafts suitable for 5 - 10 year
olds.
Day: Tuesday
No booking required
Dates:
19 March 2016,
16 April 2016,
21 May 2016,
18 June 2016
Time: 1.30pm-3.30pm
Cost: Donation
Dates:
18 March 2016,
29 April 2016,
27 May 2016,
24 June 2016
Time: 2pm-3.15pm
Cost: Donation
Scrabble
Join us for scrabble, all abilities
welcome. Refreshments provided,
come early to get a table.
Day: Thursday
No booking required
Time: 11am
Cost: Free
Bounce & Rhyme Drop-in
Songs and fun for pre-school
children. Refreshments provided.
Day: Thursday
No booking required
Dates:
3 March 2016,
7 April 2016,
5 May 2016,
2 June 2016
Dates:
8, 15, 22 March 2016, 12, 19, 26 April 2016
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May 2016,
7, 14, 21, 28 June 2016
Time: 3.30pm-4.30pm
Cost: Donation
Time: 9am-10.30am
Cost: Donation
Dates:
3, 10, 17, 24 March 2016,
7, 14, 21, 28 April 2016,
5, 12, 19, 26 May 2016,
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 2016
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Lego
Come and meet fellow Lego
builders to make some cool
creations especially for 7-11
year olds.
Day: Monday
No booking required
Story time
Before you pick up your school
aged kids come and enjoy a story
with your pre-schoolers.
Day: Monday
No booking required
Easter Crafts
Crafts suitable for 4 - 10 year
olds - donation towards craft
materials.
Day: Tuesday
No booking required
Easter Crafts
Crafts suitable for 4 - 10 year
olds - donation towards craft
materials.
Day: Thursday
No booking required
Half term Crafts
Crafts suitable for 4 - 10 year
olds - donation towards craft
materials.
Day: Tuesday
No booking required
Easter Crafts
Crafts suitable for 4 - 10 year
olds - donation towards craft
materials.
Day: Thursday
No booking required
Dates:
7 March 2016,
4 April 2016,
9 May 2016,
6 June 2016
Time: 3.30pm-4.30pm
Cost: Free
Dates:
7 March 2016,
4 April 2016
9 May 2016,
6 June 2016
Time: 3.30pm-3pm
Cost: Free
Dates:
29 March 2016,
5 April 2016
Time: 3.30pm-4.30pm
Cost: Donation
Time: 10am-3pm
Cost: Donation
Dates:
31 March 2016,
7 April 2016
Dates:
31 May 2016
Time: 3.30pm-4.30pm
Cost: Donation
Time: 10am-3pm
Cost: Donation
Dates:
2 June 2016
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Bracknell Library
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Events for Adults
Camera Club
All abilities and formats. Come
along if you enjoy taking and
sharing photographs.
Day: Thursday
Booking required
Family History Drop In
Need help researching your
family tree? Drop in to our friendly
session with advice given by
members of the Berkshire Family
History Society.
Day: Tuesday
No booking required Cost: Free
Dates:
17 March 2016, 21 April 2016,
19 May 2016, 16 June 2016
Time: 10.30am
Cost: Donations towards refreshments
Time: 2pm-5pm
Knitting Group
Experienced or a beginner, bring
your current project or start
knitting something new.
Day: Monday
No booking required
Sewing and Quilting Group
Novice or experienced quilters
welcome. Come along with your
current project and share, ideas,
tips and a cup of tea!
Day: Tuesday
No booking required
Reminiscence Group
Come and share coffee and
memories with our friendly group.
A different discussion topic each
month.
Day: Tuesday
No booking required
Colouring Club
It’s the latest craze, so come
and join us and enjoy colouring
pictures.
Day: Friday
No booking required
Dates:
8 March 2016, 12 April 2016,
10 May 2016, 14 June 2016
Dates:
7, 14, 21 March 2016, 4, 11, 18, 25 April
2016, 9 May, 16, 23 May 2016,
6, 13, 20, 27 June 2016
Time: 10am
Cost: Donations towards refreshments
Dates:
1 March 2016, 5 April 2015,
3 May 2016, 7 June 2016
Time: 2pm-4pm
Cost: Donations towards refreshments
Dates:
29 March 2016, 26 April 2016,
31 May 2016, 28 June 2016
Time: 10.30am
Cost: Donations towards refreshments
Dates:
Every Friday commencing 4 March 2016
Time: 10.30am-12.30pm
Cost: 50p and refreshments provided

Crime Reading Group
An informal group, who meet and
discuss crime novels.
Day: Alt Mondays
Booking required
Book Group
An informal group, reviewing a
different title each month.
Day: Friday
Yes booking required
Activities for Children
Lego Club
Come and join our new library
activity. We’ll supply the bricks…
you bring the ideas!
Day: Thursday
No booking required
Little Buddies
Open to all: join us for bounce
and rhyme, stories and crafts!
Dates:
29 March 2016, 11 April 2016,
9 May 2016, 13 June 2016
Time: 10.30am-12.30pm
Cost: Donations towards refreshments
Dates:
1 April 2016, 6 May 2016, 3 June 2016
Time: 1.30pm
Cost: Donations towards refreshments
Time: 4pm-6pm
Cost: 50p per child
Day: Tuesday Time: 10.30am
No booking required Cost: 20p per child
a Children’s Craft event 1
A selection of crafts with an
Easter theme. Booking essential.
Dates:
4 April 2016
Day: Monday Time: 2pm-4pm
Yes booking required Cost: £1.50 per child
Children’s Craft event 2
A selection of crafts with a Spring
theme.
Day: Tuesday
Yes booking required
Dates:
24 March 2016, 29 April 2016,
27 May 2016, 24 June 2016
Dates:
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 March 2016,
5, 2, 19, 26 April 2016, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May
2016, 7, 14, 21, 28 June 2016
Dates:
31 May 2016
Time: 2pm-4pm
Cost: £1.50 per child
E-Books
Find out how you can enjoy free library e-books, e-audio books and
e-magazines on your tablet, smartphone or e-reader
Bracknell Library – Saturday 25th June 2016, 9.30am-1pm
To book a one to one appointment, please telephone 01344 423149
Bracknell library is open as usual during the redevelopment work taking
place in Bracknell town centre.
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Birch Hill Library
Events for Adults
Birch Hill Library Reading
Group
This month our reading group will
be discussing The Rosie Project
by Graeme Simison.
Day: Thursday Time: 1pm
Dates:
10 March 2016
Birch Hill Library Reading
Group
This month our reading group will
be discussing Eeny Meeny by MJ
Arlidge.
Day: Thursday Time: 1pm
Dates:
14 April 2016
Birch Hill Library Reading Dates:
Group
12 May 2016
This month our reading group
will be discussing The American
Lover by Rose Tremain.
Day: Thursday Time: 1pm
Film Club
Dates:
Our film club discusses a certain 14 March 2016,
film with a cup of tea and a 11 April 2016,
biscuit. All are welcome to join us. 23 May 2016
Day: Monday Time: 11am
No booking required Cost: Donations towards refreshments
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Activities for Children
After School Storytime
Dates:
Our after school storytime is 3, 10, 17, 24 March 2016,
aimed at children in reception and 7, 14, 21, 28 April 2016,
years 1 and 2 who like a longer 5, 12, 19, 26, 31 May 2016
story after school!
Day: Thursday Time: 3.30pm
Bounce and Rhyme
Join us for 20 minutes of action
rhymes and songs. Aimed at
children from birth upwards.
Day:
Time: 2.30pm
Easter Holiday Crafts
Come along for a morning of
crafts. All children aged 3-11 are
welcome to join us.
Day:
Time: 10am-12pm
Saturday Crafts
Our monthly Saturday crafts for
children has an Easter theme this
month. All children over 5 are
welcome!
Day: Saturday
Time: 10am-12pm
Saturday Crafts
Our monthly Saturday crafts for
children has a Spring theme this
month. All children over 5 are
welcome!
Day: Saturday
Dates:
8, 15, 22, 29 March 2016,
5, 12, 19, 26 April 2016,
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May 2016
Dates:
31 March 2016
Dates:
19 March 2016
Dates:
23 April 2016
Time: 10am-12pm
Sticky Kids
Join us for 20 minutes of music
and movement fun. Aimed at
toddlers and pre-school children
aged 2 up.
Day: Thursday
Time: 2.30pm
Storytime
Storytime for pre-school children.
Join us for 20 minutes of stories.
Day: Tuesday
Time: 11am
Dates:
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 March 2016,
7, 14, 21, 28 April 2016,
5, 12, 19, 26 May 2016
Dates:
7, 15, 22, 29 March 2016,
5, 12, 19, 26 April 2016,
3, 10 17, 24, 31 May 2016
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Crowthorne Library
Events for Adults
Book Group
If you enjoy reading and would
like to share your thoughts with
like minded readers. All welcome.
Day: Monday
Time: 2pm-3pm
Dates:
7 March 2016, 4 April 2016
Book Group
If you enjoy reading and would
like to share your thoughts with
like minded readers. All welcome.
Day: Thursday
Time: 2pm-3pm
Dates:
17 March 2016
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Book Group
If you enjoy reading and would
like to share your thoughts with
like minded readers. All welcome.
Day: Thursday
No booking required
Creative Writing Group
Share ideas and give feedback
on creative writing - poetry, fiction
and non-fiction.
Day: Friday
Yes booking required
Dates:
7, 14, 21 March 2016,
4, 11, 18, 25 April 2016, 9, 16, 23 May 2016,
6, 13, 20, 27 June 2016
Time: 6pm-7pm
Cost: Donations towards refreshments
Time: 2pm-3.30pm
Cost: Donation
Crowthorne Clickers
Knitting and crochet group. All
levels of ability welcome. Drop in
to swap ideas, patterns, materials
or share assistance.
Day: Tuesday
No booking required
Time: 2pm-3pm
Cost: Donation
Keep calm and meditate
Mindfulness event. Take an
hour out of your busy schedule
for you. Relax and de-stress.
Refreshments available.
Day: Friday
Time: 1.30pm
Yes booking required Cost: £2.00
Dates:
11 March 2016, 08 April 2016
Dates:
1, 8, 15, 29 March 2016,
5, 12, 19, 26 April 2016
Dates:
Held monthly.
Next session 26 February 2016

French Conversation
Designed for adults. Some
knowledge of the language is
required.
Day: Monday
Yes booking required
Spanish Conversation
Designed for adults. Some
knowledge of the language is
required.
Day: Thursday
Yes booking required
German Conversation
Designed for adults. Some
knowledge of the language is
required.
Day: Tuesday
Yes booking required
Time: 2pm-3pm
Cost: Donation
Time: 10am-11am
Cost: Donation
Reminiscence Group
Remember times past and share
an interest in local history with
a relaxed and friendly group.
Refreshments served.
Day: Tuesday
No booking required
Dates:
14 March 2016,11 April 2016
Dates:
3 March 2016, 7 April 2016
Dates:
1 March 2016, 5 April 2016
Time: 10.30am-11.30am
Cost: Donation
Dates:
18 March 2016, 29 April 2016
Time: 10.30am-11.30am
Cost: Donation
Virginia Macgregor Author Event Dates:
Virginia Macgregor talks about her 3 March 2016
new book ‘The astonishing return
of Norah Wells’.
Day: Thursday Time: 7.30pm
Yes booking required Cost: £3.00
Colouring for adults
Join in with latest arty way to
relax.
Day: Wednesday
Saturday
Yes booking required
Dates:
Wednesdays: 2 March-29 June 2016
Saturdays: 5 March-25 June 2016
Time: 10.30pm-12 noon
2pm-3.30pm
Cost: Small charge for materials and refreshments if
required
E-Books
Find out how you can enjoy free library e-books, e-audio books and
e-magazines on your tablet, smartphone or e-reader
Saturday 14 May 9.30am-1.00pm
To book a one-to-one appointment please telephone 01344 776431
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Crowthorne Library
Activities for Children
Bounce & Rhyme
Dates:
Songs and rhymes for 0-2 years. 7, 14, 21 March 2016, 11, 18, 25 April 2016
Day: Monday Time: 9.30am-10.00am every week
Yes booking required Cost: Donation
Bounce & Rhyme
Songs & rhymes for 0-2 years.
Day: Tuesday
Yes booking required
Storytime & Sticking
Themed event for pre-schoolers.
Stories and rhymes plus a simple
craft activity.
Day: Wednesday
Dates:
1, 8, 15, 22 March 2016,
12, 19, 26 April 2016
Time: 9.30am-10.00am every week
Cost: Donation
Dates:
2, 9, 16 March 2016,
13, 20, 26 April 2016
Time: 9.30am-10.15am every week
Yes booking required Cost: £1.00
Shakespeare for children Dates:
Shakespeare fun all day. Aimed at 19 March 2016
primary school children.
Day: Saturday Time: All day
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Berkshire Search and Rescue
Dogs will visit the library to talk
about their animals and the work
they do. Chance to meet one of
their dogs. Aimed at children but
interesting for all. Craft activity for
children follows to take home a
memento of their afternoon.
Day: Thursday
Booking required
Dates:
7 April 2016
Time: 2.30pm-4.00pm
Small donation to the charity
Elmer Day
Dates:
Help us make our own patchwork 28 May 2016
collage of this lovable elephant.
Suitable for adults and children
of all ages. Other activities on the
day.
Day: Saturday Time: All day

Great Hollands Library
Events for Adults
Great Hollands Reading Group Dates:
This month our reading group will 4 March 2016
be discussing M.J Arlidge’s Eeeny
Meeny.
Day: Friday
Time: 1pm
Great Hollands Reading Group
This month our reading group will
be discussing Rose Tremaine’s
The American Lover.
Day: Friday
Time: 1pm
Dates:
1 April 2016
Great Hollands Reading Group
This month our reading group will
be discussing Graeme Simsion’s
The Rosie Project.
Day: Friday
Time: 1pm
Dates:
6 May 2016
Stop Smoking Clinic
Dates:
If you want to quit smoking we 4, 11, 18 March 2016,
have a representative from Smoke 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April 2016,
Free Berkshire to give you help 6, 13, 20, 27 May 2016
and support while giving up.
Day: Friday
Time: 9.30am-12.30pm
Yes booking required Cost: Donation
Chat and Craft
Dates:
Come and join us for a chat while 12 March 2016,
you craft. It doesn’t matter what 9, 30 April 2016,
you’re working on, bring it along 21 May 2016
and share tips with other crafters.
Suitable for all ages.
Day: Saturday Time: 11am
Yes booking required Cost: £1.00
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Great Hollands Library
Activities for Children
Bounce & Rhyme
Join us for 20 minutes of action
rhymes and songs. For children
from birth upwards. All welcome!
Day: Monday
Dates:
7, 14, 21 March 2016,
11, 18, 25 April 2016
Time: 9.30am-10.00am
Card Game Club
Dates:
Play your favourite games or learn 5, 19 March 2016,
some new ones. A great way to 30 April 2016,
meet up and play against your 21 May 2016,
friends. For ages 5-10 years. 16 June 2016
Day: Saturday Time: 10am-11am
Children’s Crafts
Get crafty in the library every
Friday. We have some fun and
easy crafts for children aged 3
upwards. All welcome.
Day: Friday
Time: 3.45pm
Yes booking required Cost: £1.00
Dates:
4, 11, 18 March 2016,
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April 2016,
6, 13, 20, 27 May 2016
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Reading Club
Our reading club is aimed at
children 8-11 who love a good
read. All welcome!
Day: Saturday
Time: 10am
Storytime
Storytime for pre-school children
and children in reception or years
1 and 2. Join us for 20 minutes of
stories.
Day: Friday
Time: 3.30pm
Dates:
5 March 2016,
2, 23 April 2016,
14 May 2016
Dates:
4, 11, 18 March 2016,
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April 2016,
6, 13, 20, 27 May 2016
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Harmans Water Library
Events for Adults
Book Club
Informal meeting where we’ll
be discussing a chosen book
together.
Day: Thursday
Yes booking required Cost: Free
Time: 10am-11am
Colouring Craze for Adults
Adults are invited to colour pages
around the table in the library.
Templates and pencils provided.
Day: Tuesday
No booking required
Time: 10am-11am
Cost: Donation
Crochet & Chat
An informal group for all levels of
crochet skills. A practical session
with refreshments.
Day: Thursday
No booking required
Time: 2pm
Cost: Donation
Reminiscences
Listening and sharing memories
over refreshments.
Day: Tuesday
No booking required Cost: Free
Time: 10am-11.30am
Dates:
31 March 2016, 28 April 2016,
26 May 2016, 30 June 2016
Dates:
22 March 2016, 26 April 2016,
24 May 2016, 28 June 2016
Dates:
24, 31 March 2016,
7, 14, 21, 28 April 2016,
5, 12, 19, 26 May 2016,
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 2016
Scrabble
Dates:
Play Scrabble in the library with 5 April 2016,
players of any level. Booking 3 May 2016,
encouraged to reserve your space 7 June 2016
(board game provided).
Day: Tuesday Time: 10am
Yes booking required Cost: Free
Dates:
24 March 2016, 21 April 2016,
19 May 2016, 23 June 2016
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Activities for Children
After-School Craft Session
All ages welcome but must be
accompanied by an adult. A small
donation is appreciated.
Day: Monday
Dates:
7, 14, 21 March 2016,
11, 18, 25 April 2016
Time: 9.30am-10.00am
Story Time
Story and song for children under
5 with their guardian.
Day: Monday
No booking required
Time: 9:45am
Cost: Free
Dates:
11, 18, 25 April 2016,
9, 16, 23 May 2016,
6, 13, 20, 27 June 2016
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Sandhurst
Events for Adults
Adult Brain Gym
Brain Gym - is held on the
first Thursday of every month
at 10.30am. It is an hour long
session of many different types of
puzzles such as anagrams, word
mazes etc in order to keep those
brain cells active and healthy.
Day: Thursday
No booking required Cost: 20p
Card Making Group
Join us for our card making
group. No experience required
and all materials and equipment
provided. Come and learn new
skills whilst making new friends
over light refreshments.
Day: Tuesday
Yes booking required Cost: £2
Coffee Morning
Join us for coffee and cake,
meet new friends and join in with
quizzes and crosswords.
Day: Friday
No booking required Cost: 20p
Dates:
3 March 2016,
7 April 2016,
5 May 2016,
2 June 2016
Time: 10.30am-11.30 am
Dates:
1 March 2016, 5 April 2016, 3 May 2016,
7 June 2016
Time: 10.30am-12.45 pm
Dates:
29 April 2016,
27 May 2016,
24 June 2016
Time: 10.30am-12pm
Computer Surgery
Let Diane help you with your
computer fears. Ideal for
beginners and novice computer
users.
Day: Friday
Yes booking required Cost: Free
Time: 10am-12pm
Dates:
4 March 2016,
1 April 2016,
6 May 2016,
3 June 2016
Currently full, please ask
for more details
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Book Groups
If you enjoy reading and would
like to share your thoughts with
like minded readers. All welcome.
Please ask for more details.

Creative Writing Group
This small and friendly group
meets on the first Friday morning
of each month. If you have always
wanted to write, come along for
inspiration and encouragement
from fellow writers.
Day: Friday
Yes booking required
Drop in book group
Informal group
Day: Tuesday
No booking required
Dates:
4 March 2016,
1 April 2016,
6 May 2016,
3 June 2016
Time: 10.30am-11.30am
Cost: 20p
Dates:
29 March 2016,
26 April 2016,
31 May 2016,
28 June 2016
Time: 5.45pm-7pm
Cost: Free
Food Club
Dates:
For people interested in sharing 11 March 2016,
recipes, talking about restaurants, 8 April 2016,
cookery shows etc with a different 13 May 2016,
theme each month.
10 June 2016
Day: Friday
Time: 10.30am-12pm
No booking required Free
Knit ‘n natter
Dates:
Come and make new friends at 5 March 2016,
our friendly knitting club. Swap 2 April 2016,
patterns, yarn and advice over tea 7 May 2016,
and cake.
4 June 2016
Day: Saturday Time: 2pm-3.30pm
No booking required 20p
Quilting & Patchwork
Meet fellow quilters and
patchwork enthusiasts and
discuss and share ideas about
your hobby.
Day: Tuesday
No booking required 20p
Dates:
15 March 2016,
19 April 2016,
17 May 2016,
21 June 2016
Time: 10am-12.30pm
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Sandhurst
Events for Adults
Reminiscences
This group meets on the first
Monday afternoon of every month
at 2pm to share memories of
events and times gone by over
light refreshments. This group
also often invites speakers on
specialist subjects.
Day: Monday
No booking required
Scrabble club
Join us for scrabble, all abilities
welcome. Refreshments provided,
come early to get a table.
Day: Tuesday
No booking required
Trish Lewis presents
Trish Lewis talks about the
writings of Virginia Woolf and
Mary Wollstonecraft.
Day: Wednesday
Dates:
7 March 2016
The History of sundials by guest speaker
Doug Bateman
4 April 2016
How British Cuisine has changed since the
2nd World War - includes demonstration by
local chef.
9 May 2016
A History of the Post Office - discover the
story behind “ The Stamp”
6 June 2016
Time: 2pm-3pm
Cost: Free
Time: 10am-1pm
Cost: 20p
Time: 7.30pm
Yes booking required Cost: £3.00
Dates:
8, 22 March 2016,
12, 26 April 2016,
10, 24 May 2016,
14, 28 June 2016
Dates:
9 March 2016
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Author visit
Richard Cuddington has adapted
all of Shakespeare 39 plays into
straight forward verse. His other
works include adaptations of
Charles Dickens, Chaucer and
Kenneth Graeme’s ‘The wind in
the willows’ of which Bill Oddie
has said” This is Brilliant. Please
can we have some more?”
“Certainly. Here it is. And this time
it rhymes!”
Day: Tuesday
Yes booking required
Activities for Children
After school kids crafts
Aimed at primary school children
5-10 years old.
Day: Thursday
No booking required
Bounce & Rhyme
Songs and rhymes for under 2s.
Day: Friday
No booking required
Easter Holiday Kids Crafts
Aimed at primary school children
5-10 years old.
Day: Thursday
No booking required
Dates:
5 April 2016
Time: 7.30pm
Cost: Free but donations to Naomi House Hospice
appreciated
Dates:
3, 10, 17, 24, 28 April 2016,
5, 12, 19, 26 May 2016,
9, 16, 23 June 2016
Time: 9.30am-10.00am
Cost: Donations
Dates:
11 March 2016,
8, 22 April 2016 ,
13, 27 May 2016,
10, 24 June 2016
Time: 9.30am-10am
Cost: Free
Time: 10am-3pm
Cost: Donations
May Half term Kids Crafts
Aimed at primary school children
5-10 years old.
Day: Thursday
No booking required
Time: 10am-3pm
Cost: Donations
Dates:
31 March 2016,
7 April 2016
Dates:
2 June 2016
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Activities for Children
Kids knitting group
Maggie and Pauline are here to
teach primary school age children
the wonders of knitting.
Day: Thursday
No booking required
Lego Club
Build various creations each
month with fellow Lego builders
aimed at 7 - 11 year olds.
Day: Monday
No booking required Cost: Free
Morning Tales
A short session of stories and
songs for the very little ones with
limited concentration.
Day: Thursday
No booking required
Dates:
3, 10, 17, 24 March 2016,
14, 21, 28 April 2016,
5, 12, 19, 26 May 2016,
9, 16, 23 June 2016
Time: 3.30pm-4.30pm
Cost: Free
Dates:
4, 25 April 2016,
6, 27 June 2016
Time: 3.30pm-4.30pm
Time: 10am
Cost: Free
Story Time
Come and listen to stories and
rhymes. Aimed at 3 to 5 year olds.
Day: Thursday
No booking required
Time: 2.15pm
Cost: Free
Tots Time
Stories, rhymes and a suitable
craft involving lots of glue for pre
school children.
Day: Monday
No booking required
Dates:
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 March 2016,
7, 14, 21, 28 April 2016,
5, 12, 19, 26 May 2016,
2, 9, 16, 23 June 2016
Dates:
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 March 2016,
7, 14, 21, 28 April 2016,
5, 12, 19, 26 May 2016,
2, 9, 16, 23 June 2016
Dates:
7, 14, 21 March 2016,
4, 11, 18, 25 April 2016,
9, 16 23 May 2016,
6, 13, 20, 27 June 2016
Time: 9.30am-10.15am
Cost: Donations
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Whitegrove Library
Events for Adults
Adult Colouring
Relax, come do some wonderful
colouring.
Day: Tuesday
No booking required
Book Club
Popular book group, celebrating
its tenth anniversary. A chosen
book of any genre is read and
reviewed by the group over
refreshments. Meets every
second Wednesday of the month.
Day: Wednesday
Booking required Cost: Free
English as Foreign Language
An informal meeting for people
to practise their English
conversation and learn about the
UK.
Day: Friday
No booking required
Dates:
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 March 2016
5, 12, 19,26 April 2016
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May 2016
7, 14, 21, 28 June 2016
Time: 10.00am-11.30am
Cost: Free
Dates:
9 March 2016,
13 April 2016,
11 May 2016,
8 June 2016
Time: 10.30am-11.30am
Time: 10am-11am
Cost: Free
Film Club
Every last Tuesday of the month,
members will talk about their
appreciation of one specific
film on DVD from the Library
collection.
Day: Friday
Yes booking required Cost: Free
Time: 2pm-3pm
Dates:
4, 18 March 2016,
1, 29 April 2016,
6, 27 May 2016,
3, 24 June 2016
Dates:
29 March 2016,
26 April 2016,
31 May 2016,
28 June 2016
French
French and English conversation
for any level.
Day: Tuesday
No booking required
Time: 2-3pm
Cost: Free
Dates:
15 March 2016,
19 April 2016,
17 May 2016,
14 June 2016
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Spanish
Informal group for any level
to practise their Spanish
conversation.
Day: Wednesday
No booking required Cost: Free
Time: 2pm-3pm
German
Informal group for any level
to practise their German
conversation.
Day: Thursday
No booking required Cost: Free
Time: 2pm-3pm
Dates:
16 March 2016, 21 April 2016,
May 2016 (TBC), June 2016 (TBC)
Dates:
17 March 2016, 21 April 2016,
18 May 2016, 15 June 2016
E-Books
Find out how you can enjoy free library e-books, e-audio books and
e-magazines on your tablet, smartphone or e-reader
Saturday 28 May 9.30am-1.00pm
To book a one-to-one appointment please telephone 01344 424211
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Activities for Children
New Alphabet Club
Activities, stories and rhymes
based on the letters of the
alphabet for children aged three
to four years old. Sessions are
50p.
Day: Friday
Yes booking required Cost: 50p
Time: 1.15-1.45pm
Alphabet Club
Activities, stories and rhymes
based on the letters of the
alphabet for children aged three
to four years old. Sessions are
50p.
Day: Friday
Yes booking required Cost: 50p
Children’s Craft Activity
Each month children are taught
how to make sometimes complex
but always fun crafts. Creative
chaos ensues and children are
encouraged to fly with their
imagination.
Day: Wednesday
No booking required
Sticky Kids
Music and movement, songs,
rhymes and a story and not a glue
stick in sight!. For 2-4 year olds.
Day: Wednesday
Yes booking required
Time: 2pm-2.30pm
Time: 3.45pm-4.45pm
Cost: Donation
Time: 10am-10.30am
Cost: 50p
Storytime
Join us for 20/30 minutes of
stories. All pre-schoolers, infants
and their parents/ carers are
welcome to join us.
Day: Friday
No booking required Cost: Free
Dates:
4, 11, 18 March 2016
15, 22, 29 April 2016
6, 13, 20, 27 May 2016
Dates:
2, 9, 16 23 March 2016, 13, 20, 27 April
2016, 4, 11, 18, 25 May 2016, 8, 13, 15, 22,
29 June 2016
Dates:
2, 9, 16, 23 March 2016
13, 20, 27 April 2016
4, 11, 18, 25 May 2016
Time: 3.45pm-4.15pm
Dates:
4, 11, 18 March 2016
15, 22, 29 April 2016
6, 13, 20, 27 May 2016
Dates:
4, 11, 18 March 2016
15, 22, 29 April 2016
6, 13, 20, 27 May 2016
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Home library service
The Home Library Service is our service to housebound customers. We provide
a free delivery and collection service for books, story cassettes/CDs and other
library loan items to customers unable to visit our libraries in person.
The service is available to anyone living in the borough who, for physical or
mental health reasons, is unable to visit a library.
We will discuss with you the types of books that you enjoy and we will select
stock for you, according to your preferences.
You will be visited either by a member of staff or by a volunteer every two to
three weeks. You will be visited by the same person at each visit.
In order to join, you will need to complete an application form which must be
signed by either your doctor or health visitor. Application forms are available from
any Bracknell Forest library or by telephoning the Home Library Service on 01344
352406.
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Bracknell Library
Town Square, Bracknell, RG12 1BH
T: 01344 423149
E: bracknell.library@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Monday 9.30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9.30am - 7pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 9.30am - 7pm
Friday 9.30am - 7pm
Saturday 9.30am - 4pm
Ascot Heath
Fernbank Road, North Ascot, SL5 8LA
T: 01344 884030
E: ascotheath.library@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Monday 9.30am-1pm and 2pm - 7pm
Tuesday 2pm - 5pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 9.30am-1pm and 2pm - 7pm
Friday 2pm - 5pm
Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm
Binfield Library
Benetfeld Road, Binfield, RG42 4JZ
T: 01344 306663
E: binfield.library@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Monday 2pm - 7pm
Tuesday 2pm - 5pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 9.30am - 5pm
Friday 2pm - 5pm
Saturday 9.30am - 4pm
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Birch Hill Library
Leppington, Birch Hill, RG12 7WW T: 01344 456526
Email: birchhill.library@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Monday 2pm - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 5pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 5pm
Friday 2pm - 7pm
Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm
Crowthorne Library
162 High Street, Crowthorne, RG45 7AT T: 01344 776431
E: crowthorne.library@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Monday 9.30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9.30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9.30am - 5pm
Thursday 9.30am - 7pm
Friday 9.30am - 5pm
Saturday 9.30am - 4pm
Great Hollands Library
The Square, Great Hollands,
Bracknell, RG12 8UX T: 01344 424095
E: greathollands.library@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 9.30am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 7pm
Thursday Closed
Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 5pm
Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm
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Harmans Water Library
The Square, Harmans Water,
Bracknell, RG12 9LP T: 01344 423660
E: harmanswater.library@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Monday 9.30am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 7pm
Tuesday 10.00am - 12.30pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 2pm - 5pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm
Sandhurst Library
The Broadway, Sandhurst, GU47 9BL T: 01252 870161
E: sandhurst.library@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Monday 9.30am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm
Tuesday 9.30am - 1pm and 2pm - 7pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 9.30am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm
Friday 9.30am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm
Saturday 9.30am - 4pm
Whitegrove Library
5 County Lane, Warfield, Bracknell, RG42 3JP T: 01344 424211
E: whitegrove.library@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Monday 9.30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9.30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9.30am - 6pm
Thursday 9.30am - 5pm
Friday 9.30am - 5pm
Saturday 9.30am - 4pm
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Copies of this booklet may be obtained in large print,
Braille, on audio cassette or in other languages.
To obtain a copy in an alternative format please telephone
01344 352000.
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