The Wilbur Smith #AdventureWritingPrize have just announced the 2026 longlist with twelve remarkable books, and they are inviting twelve UK-based book clubs to shadow the shortlist and contribute to the judging process!
Find out more and apply by 10 June: https://t.co/B0EPowZyWQ
Our buildings may be closed on Bank Holidays but you can still join Slough libraries online and access our digital library! Here’s the link to join:
https://t.co/plpIolFGPE
Once you have joined online, you will be emailed a membership number. #borrowbox#pressreader
Please note Langley, Cippenham and Britwell libraries will be open on Wednesday 29th April 10am to 5pm.
The curve will be closed all day on Wednesday 29th April.
Please note due to essential maintenance work, there will be no public computer access and no printing and photocopying in the curve on Friday 17th April.
Some restrictions will be in place on 16th April in the Curve.
#sloughboroughcouncil
Come and join in the fun with Slough libraries. 🐇🐥🐑
There’s something for everyone with crafts, chess, Lego®️and board games. Digital Animation and 3D scanning need to be booked on Eventbrite. https://t.co/F0S9VuhElB
Break down those digital barriers and gain confidence getting online.
We can help with a variety of tasks including helping you book appointments or connect with friends online and lots more!
The new digital drop-in session starts on Thursday at Britwell Library, from 1.30-3pm.
Join Fakhria Nezami for a free art workshop in the Curve Gallery, where her exhibition Manifestation of Art presents a selection of works bringing together manuscript arts, miniature, illumination and calligraphy. Delivered in partnership with Museums Partnership Reading.
What is your mother language?
International Mother Language Day is a global reminder that language is crucial for preserving heritage, cultural diversity, and fostering inclusive societies.
Use your mother tongue to share stories, songs, and traditions.#goallin#motherlanguage
🚀Digital animation children’s workshop in Cippenham Library.🪐
Thursdays 4-5pm from 26 February to 2 April
Suitable for children age 8+
Led by Animation Expressions
Booking required via Eventbrite https://t.co/vU4jpB5zwA
#goallin#nationalyearofreading2026
Come along to Slough Libraries from 16th February and join in with our free activities. There’s something to keep young ones busy, whether it’s chess, origami, visual arts or Lego®️
#goallin#nationalyearofreading
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek @place2becharity! Why not help give children a voice through reading?
Our #ReadingWell for children booklist, chosen by health professionals provides quality-assured information, stories and advice to support children’s mental health and wellbeing.
Caroline’s comets, the Curve, Saturday 13/12/25, 2-4pm.
Join Museum Partnership Reading and create your own comet in celebration of Slough’s connection to space. Ages 5+
The Comet performance, in the Curve-follow the link to book tickets:
https://t.co/uKN4tUN99Q
🎶Slough Music Service will be sharing with us a range of musical sounds-inviting children to join in with singing, glockenspiels and percussion instruments. There will be a chance to get involved with learning some Wintery and Christmas themed seasonal songs🎼
Everyone knows the benefits of reading: it expands your world, sharpens your mind. It might even make you more creative or successful.
So, for the National Year of Reading in 2026, the Go All In campaign invites you to dive deeper into the things you already love.
@go_all_in_2026
Come into Slough libraries this Green Libraries Week and make a pledge to help protect our Earth! Look out for special fun activities including LEGO®️
#greenlibrariesweek2025#cilip#greenlibrariesweek
Make Magic with Slough Libraries! We’ll be running a host of fun activities over the autumn and for Green Libraries Week. Check out the poster, noting age requirements. Some activities need to be booked via https://t.co/Z26dprKPfV
🌿Green Libraries Week!🌿
Running from Monday 27 October to Sunday 2 November, the theme for this year's national campaign is 'Seeds of Change – Make a Difference with Your library. #cilip
👀 Look out for special Green Libraries Week activities for children in Slough libraries!
An exciting music and dance celebration will happen during Black History Month. Slough Music Service is seeking singers, dancers, poets and performers of African and Caribbean heritage. Complete the performer sign up form at https://t.co/LGu5G7BXFQ and they'll be in touch.
The Spydus Library app is a free app which lets you keep track of your library loans using a smartphone or device as well as search for books, reserve and renew your items. You can even add multiple library accounts to the app to manage your family’s loans. #spydus