Hillingdon Libraries

26/05/2026

We had an absolutely fantastic time with the award-winning Coppice Theatre and their magical performance of How to Catch a Book Witch at Botwell Green and Ruislip Manor libraries – a truly delightful experience for everyone who attended!

26/05/2026

Hillingdon Libraries Crime Festival is your chance to get inspired by some of the UK’s best-selling crime authors.

Enjoy themed talks, lively panel discussions, and insider storytelling secrets. Discover how writers craft the perfect mystery, create unforgettable villains, and keep you guessing until the very end.

Hillingdon Heritage will have the Manor Farm House open on Saturday 13th June as part of Hillingdon Libraries' Crime Fest. Explore the historic rooms of this Tudor manor where everyday life once unfolded—petty crimes were judged, rents were paid, and local matters settled. Discover how the manor played a vital role in shaping the daily lives of the people of Ruislip, from village governance to community order. A fascinating glimpse into local crime, punishment, and parish life awaits within these centuries‑old walls.

📅 Saturday 13 June
📍 Winston Churchill Theatre, Ruislip
🎟️ Book now:
discover.hillingdon.gov.uk/author-events

22/05/2026

Come along to Yeading Library for a cosy hot drink and a chance to chat with Ellie Pickup, Museum Assistant at the Battle of Britain Bunker. Ellie will bring history to life as she talks about the Battle of Britain and its links to Hillingdon.

Wednesday 3 June
11am to 12pm
Yeading Library

To book your free space call 01895 556060 or email [email protected] with your name and number.

21/05/2026

Our libraries will be closed on Monday 25 May

Have you tried an e-book or e-audio book? Our digital library is always open, visit
https://hillingdon.gov.uk/digital-library

Remember to re-new your books to avoid a fine.
To reserve or renew books online
https://hldn.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk/client/en_GB/public/?
Visit Hillingdon libraries website for more information about our library service

19/05/2026

19/05/2026

PressReader is free to access with your library card.

hillingdon.gov.uk/digital-library

Accessible Reading with PressReader
Every hour, another person in the UK goes blind; and around 2 million people in the UK are living with sight loss, and estimates suggest that this number could double by 2050.

The PressReader service, available free from your local library, ensures enewspapers and emagazines are accessible to all.

The fantastic ‘Listen’ function allows users to listen to their chosen publications. Either select the Listen option to have the whole publication read to you, or select the article of interest and listen to just that article.

A visual impairment is not longer a barrier to enjoying thousands of publications from around the world. Sign up to your libraries PressReader service today.

19/05/2026

We have just 15 tickets left to see David Baldacci in his only London interview.
Signed books will be available at the event.

To book your ticket

discover.hillingdon.gov.uk/author-events
Seating is not allocated.

18/05/2026

Hillingdon Libraries Crime Festival is your chance to get inspired by some of the UK’s best-selling crime authors.
Enjoy themed talks, lively panel discussions, and insider storytelling secrets. Discover how writers craft the perfect mystery, create unforgettable villains, and keep you guessing until the very end.

📅 Saturday 13 June
📍 Winston Churchill Theatre, Ruislip
🎟️ Book now:
discover.hillingdon.gov.uk/author-events

18/05/2026

We are heading to Eastcote House Gardens for this week's !

Tucked away in the gardens stands one of Hillingdon’s most charming historical features, the Dovecote. Likely from the 17th century, the brick building housed pigeons, an important source of food and manure. It symbolised the status of landowners, as only certain classes could maintain dovecotes. The building was restored in the early 2000s after falling into disrepair.

Today, the Dovecote remains a reminder of the area’s rural past, and is open regularly. It is next open on 6 June, for the Friends of Eastcote House Gardens' Summer Fete and Picnic. Next time you visit, take a moment to spot this unique piece of local heritage and don’t miss out on the opportunity to step inside.

🔗 More info about the Summer Fete can be found here: https://buff.ly/8EGHrfy