Shrewsbury Library

Shrewsbury Library We are a lending library in the gorgeous Grade I and II-listed former school of Charles Darwin

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We have 40,000 books on site and also e-books, e-magazines and loads of online resources. We reckon we can find something for anybody amongst all that lot!! Come and test us :)

Regular events for kids, adults and everyone in between include Books Aloud, Lego Club, Story and Rhyme Times and oodles of bespoke shenanigans hap

pening all the time. We have computers on site, scanners, photocopying and more. We have a BIGTrack trackball mouse, and large print keyboard, available on request. You can also hire our Hobbs Room for private events and more. People always say libraries are more than just books - we think libraries are all about people.

We will be having a Financial Q&A Drop in on Friday 18th September with Financial Planning Consultant Jamie Lea . You ca...
06/09/2026

We will be having a Financial Q&A Drop in on Friday 18th September with Financial Planning Consultant Jamie Lea . You can pop by anytime between 9:30am-12:30pm.

Topics include:
-retirement
-investment
-protection and insurance
-inheritance tax
-budgeting and debt.

On Book Club Day UK, 11th September 2026, Ruby Gray hosts a special conversation with writer Yassmin Abdel-Magied and h...
04/09/2026

On Book Club Day UK, 11th September 2026, Ruby Gray hosts a special conversation with writer Yassmin Abdel-Magied and historian Dr Michael Durrant exploring the history and future of book clubs. In conversation, they will share their thoughts about the importance and history of shared reading, focusing on book clubs and how this may have affected personal and social change over time.

Whether joining the event with your book club/s or by yourself, this should be a fascinating conversation about why we read together and how book clubs shape communities.

📅 11 September 2026 via Zoom Webinar 6.15pm 🔗 https://orlo.uk/dBric

Be a reading rebel and get your books out.

🍂 AUTUMN WORKSHOPS AT SHREWSBURY LIBRARY 🍂A lovely selection of creative workshops and courses coming up this September ...
04/09/2026

🍂 AUTUMN WORKSHOPS AT SHREWSBURY LIBRARY 🍂

A lovely selection of creative workshops and courses coming up this September and October! 🎨✂️🌿
With artists .zoe Delny Fitrzyk
Whether you fancy trying something completely new or developing your creative skills, there’s something for everyone — from collage, linocut and metal embossing to botanical drawing, floral glass painting, sashiko and mixed media.

✨ Workshops include:
• Introduction to Collage – 3 week course
• Introduction to Linocut
• Metal Embossing
• Floral Patches: Visible Mending & Embroidery
• Linocut Reduction Printmaking – 3 week course
• How to Draw Autumn Botanicals – 4 week course
• Floral Glass Painting
• Sashiko: Geometric Patterns
• Mixed Media Seascapes

📍 Shrewsbury Library

🍁 Perfect for a creative day out, learning a new skill and meeting like-minded people.

Booking is via Eventbrite — booking fees apply. Booking link in bio or email
📧 [email protected]

Spaces are limited, so don’t leave it too late to book! 💛

Shrewsbury Arts and Crafts

Don't forget, that if you have been taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge this year, you have until 12th September...
03/09/2026

Don't forget, that if you have been taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge this year, you have until 12th September to complete your challenge and collect your medal and certificate from the library.
Congratulations to everyone who has already completed their challenge! It's been wonderful to see so many of you enjoying reading in all it's different formats over the summer holiday.

There are still spaces on the Introduction to Collage 3 Week CourseTuesday mornings, 10am–1pm at Shrewsbury Library, £95...
03/09/2026

There are still spaces on the Introduction to Collage 3 Week Course

Tuesday mornings, 10am–1pm at Shrewsbury Library, £95 plus booking fee.
With collage artist Caris Jackson

Course Dates

Tuesday 08 September 2026 — Week 1
Tuesday 15 September 2026 — Week 2
Tuesday 22 September 2026 — Week 3

Curious about collage art? Join us for a fun, in-person course designed to introduce you to a range of simple yet effective techniques. Perfect for complete beginners or anyone looking to refresh and refine their creative skills.

please visit: https://orlo.uk/lcngc to find out more and book your place.

There are still spaces on the Reduction Linocut Printmaking 3 Week CourseMonday mornings, 10am–1pm | Shrewsbury Library,...
02/09/2026

There are still spaces on the Reduction Linocut Printmaking 3 Week Course
Monday mornings, 10am–1pm | Shrewsbury Library, £95 plus booking fee
With Zoe from Mustard and Gray

Course Dates:

Monday 7 September 2026 — Week 1
Monday 14 September 2026 — Week 2
Monday 21 September 2026 — Week 3

A gentle Monday morning introduction to printmaking, perfect if you’ve been curious but didn’t quite know where to begin. Across three sessions we’ll take things step by step, carving and printing from a single lino block and slowly building up a layered image full of colour and character.

Please visit: https://orlo.uk/E93WI to find out more and to book your place.

Though not a bus driver himself, Bunny was very impressed with the fellow rabbit in 'Ten on the Bus' by C FennellFollow ...
01/09/2026

Though not a bus driver himself, Bunny was very impressed with the fellow rabbit in 'Ten on the Bus' by C Fennell
Follow Bunny's Bus Route and count the animals as they get off and on the bus. Where do all the animals go? A fun, repetitive counting book to read and sing along to.

Meet the author event!On Saturday 5th September, between 10am and 2pm, we have Wrexham based author and disability advoc...
01/09/2026

Meet the author event!

On Saturday 5th September, between 10am and 2pm, we have Wrexham based author and disability advocate, Samantha Maxwell visiting the library. A great opportunity to talk to her about her work and purchase a copy of her books.
See the poster below for more details.

As part of the National Year of Reading, we will be launching a new Bumps to Babies Book Group at Shrewsbury Library. Me...
31/08/2026

As part of the National Year of Reading, we will be launching a new Bumps to Babies Book Group at Shrewsbury Library. Meeting on the first Friday of the month, 10:30am-11:30am, starting on 2nd October.
This group is a chance for parents and parents-to-be to other like-minded, book-loving parents, enjoy a hobby and attend a book group without the stress of finding childcare.
Books will be provided to borrow and there is no cost to attend. Babies and toddlers are welcome to join you and there will be toys provided, as well as hot drinks for the grown ups.

Spaces are limited and so spaces must be booked in advance. Please email [email protected] for further information and to book your space.

Meet the author event!Local children's author, Zoe Tipton, will be visiting on Saturday 12th September, between 10:30am-...
29/08/2026

Meet the author event!
Local children's author, Zoe Tipton, will be visiting on Saturday 12th September, between 10:30am-12:30pm. Pop along to talk to her about her books and buy a signed copy.
More details on the poster below.

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Castle Gates
Shrewsbury
SY12AS

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4pm

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