Fun activities at the Deepings Library

Events

The library holds a number of events for all ages throughout the year!

January

January is a time to relax and rest after December. Enjoy time with a book and get ready for our future activities and our “Thursday Evenings at the Library Presents” events…..

'Thursday evening at the library presents...'

February

Thursday 19th Feb – a talk by Flatlands Alpacas.

The talk will cover all things alpaca – from caring for them to fleece production – and a chance to have a go on a small loom.

Starts at 7pm, tickets £5 pp including refreshments

March

Thursday evening presents...

Saturday 14th March – Mother’s Day is on Sunday 15th so come and make a card for the mum in your life, 10-2.30pm

Thursday 19th March – Rediscovering Westings Meadow with Artist-Researcher Kathryn Parsons

These stories have not been told for over 200 years…Join Art Pop-Up as we launch a year of discovery, unearthing the incredible lost stories of Westings Meadow – a 500 acre shared meadow that linked our villages for centuries. Kathryn will introduce what we’ve uncovered so far, from dramatic reshaping by the Maxey Cut and John Clare’s walk, to clues still waiting to be explored!

FREE to attend but please book your place at the library.

Hello Easter and a mid-week talk...

April

Saturday 4th April – Easter Fun Day 10-2.30pm

Wednesday 22nd April – Tim Cook will be talking about tracing your ancestry. 7pm, tickets £5pp including refreshments

May

May the force be with you... May

Saturday 9th May – Our annual Star Wars Fun Day takes place with games and light saber making plus much more. 10-2.30pm

Wednesday 20th May – come along to talk about birdwatching. 7pm, tickets £5pp, including refreshments

Thursday evening presents...

June

Thursday 18th June – join us for a talk from Jon Cox of Stamford Beekeepers, ‘ A year in the life of a beekeeper’ 7pm, tickets £5pp, including refreshments

July

Summer Reading Challenge begins..

Saturday 4th July – join us once again for the Summer Reading Challenge! This year’s theme is ‘Read to the Beat’ with music and reading collaborating.

Read 6 books over the summer holidays and receive a certificate and medal at the end. Free to join.

Thursday 23rd July – East Anglian Air Ambulance present a talk with a demonstration of bystander CPR and use of a defibrillator. 7pm, tickets £5pp including refreshments

August

The Summer Reading Challenge continues all month, ending on sat 5th September. Now the whole family can take part with a minis, primary, teen AND adult challenge to take part in. Sign up at any time.

September

Join us for a talk at the library...

Tuesday 22nd September – a talk by Riverside beads. 7pm, £5pp including refreshments

Hello Halloween

October

Join us during half term for Spooky Halloween activities

Thursday 22nd October – John Parsonage joins us once again for a talk about owls. 7pm, tickets £5pp including refreshments

November

Thursday evening at the library presents...

Thursday 19th November – A fun talk about theatrical and tavern anecdotes with Steve Williams. 7pm, £5pp including refreshments.

Saturday 14th November – Our annual Christmas craft stall takes place with gifts, crafts and decorations made by our volunteers. Come along and find something special. 10-2.30pm

Christmas

December

Christmas activities to welcome in the season!

What are you waiting for? Come and book your place. Any queries? Please call 01778 346528, email deepingscommunitylibrary@gmail.com or complete the contact form below.