Wantage Library

05/09/2026

Congratulations to everyone who took part in The Summer Reading Challenge 2026: Read to the Beat!

Well done to all the children who signed up, read books, collected rewards and joined in with library activities this summer. If you haven't quite finished yet, there's still time to complete your Challenge. Just visit your local library.

The Summer Reading Challenge website is available all year round, with activities, book recommendations and reading fun. Don't forget to try the Book Sorter, a great way for children to discover new books recommended by other children.

https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk

Keep reading and we'll see you next summer!
The Reading Agency

03/09/2026

Summer Reading Challenge Celebration 🎉
Come along to our Summer Reading Challenge Celebration on Saturday 12 September, from 10.30am to 12.00pm.

We'll have:
A craft activity
Light refreshments
Lego Challenge

A prize draw for the winners of the Golden Tickets that all you amazing readers received when you completed your challenge!

If you haven't finished the Summer Reading Challenge yet, don't worry. There's still time to read, collect your stickers, and earn your certificate.
🏆 The prize draw will take place at 11.00am.
Everyone is welcome, and there's no need to book. We look forward to seeing you there! Best wishes from all the Staff at Wantage Library.

28/08/2026

It's the final few days of the school summer holidays, but we've still got lots of fun events planned for next week!

We're delighted to welcome social media influencer Li Kim Goh, author of Fold It Calm, back to the library for TWO family origami sessions following her very popular visit earlier this year. These sessions are designed for children aged 6+ and booking is essential, as places are limited. Please contact the library on 01865 815197 or email [email protected] to secure your place.

Here's what's happening throughout the week from Monday 31st August (when the library is closed for the Bank Holiday) to Saturday 5th September:

Monday 31st August
Bank Holiday - Library closed all day

Tuesday 1st September
10.30am - Family Origami* (booking essential, places limited)
11.30am - Family Origami* (booking essential, places limited)

Wednesday 2nd September
9.30am - Rhymetime
10.30am - Rhymetime

Thursday 3rd September
1pm - Library Closes

Friday 4th September
10am to 12pm - Musical Treasure Baskets for Under 5s

Saturday 5th September
10.30am to 12pm - Saturday Craft Club
2.30pm - Storytime

*Booking is required for the 'Family Origami' sessions. Please contact the library on the above telephone number or email address to reserve your place.

All sessions are free of charge, but children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult while in the library. The Summer Reading Challenge sadly comes to an end on Saturday 5th September. How many books have you read? We've had a brilliant summer handing out stickers and chatting with you about the books you've enjoyed. Don't forget to collect your certificate next time you visit the library. We can't wait to see you!

Love Wantage

25/08/2026

More Origami Fun at Wantage Library!

By popular request, Li Kim Goh is returning to Wantage Library to lead two exciting origami sessions for children aged 6+. Young creators will have the chance to learn amazing paper-folding techniques and make their own beautiful creations.
Tuesday 1st September at 10.30am and 11.30am
Spaces are limited and booking is essential. These sessions are free and all materials will be provided.
Call: 01865 815197
Email: [email protected]

21/08/2026

Who is looking forward to another jam-packed week at Wantage Library?

Get ready for a week full of creativity, imagination and family fun! From crafty creations to exciting family activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Here's what's happening in the library from Monday 24th to Saturday 29th August:

Monday 24th August
10am to 12pm - Craft: Make a Paper Plate Tambourine
2pm to 3pm - Family Session: Make No-Bake Energy Bars* (booking essential, places are limited)

Tuesday 25th August
10am to 12pm - Butterfly Painting
2pm to 4pm - Board Games

Wednesday 26th August
10am to 11am - Baby Music and Play
2pm to 4pm - Craft: Design Your Own Vinyl Record Sleeve

Thursday 27th August
10am to 12pm - Craft: Make a Paper Plate Tambourine
1pm - Library Closes

Friday 28th August
10am to 12pm - Musical Treasure Baskets for Under 5s
2pm to 4pm - Butterfly Painting

Saturday 29th August
10am to 12pm - Scrap Art
2.30pm - Storytime

*Booking is required for the 'Make No-Bake Energy Bars' session. Contact the Library on 01865 815197 or email [email protected] to secure your place.

All sessions are free of charge, but children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult while in the library. Have you signed up for the Summer Reading Challenge yet? There's still time. The challenge runs until 5th September so it's not too late to join. We can't wait to see you at Wantage Library!

Love Wantage

15/08/2026

Have you been into the library recently to see our repurposed tubular bells? They're going down a storm with our young visitors. There's so much noisy fun to be had!

June Palmer, manager at Wantage Library tells us:
"When old copper pipes were removed during the installation of our new Air Source Heat Pump, I saw the chance to turn them into something creative rather than throw them away."

Darnells, the contractors, happily cut the pipes down to different lengths and June's brother James Baldwin, a builder, built a frame to hang them from.

The tubular bells have since become a popular feature at children's events, encouraging creativity, exploration and a love of making music.

15/08/2026

Three Fantastic Free Children's Events at Wantage Library!
We're delighted to highlight three fantastic free events coming up for children this summer holiday. Booking is essential for all events, so be sure to reserve your place!

Author Visit with Lanisha Butterfield
Saturday 22 August, 10.30am
A special book reading and craft activity for ages 4-10.

No-Bake Snack Making
Monday 24 August, 2.00pm
Make tasty treats to take home and share.

Origami Workshop with Li Kim Goh
Tuesday 1 September, 10.30am
Learn some cool paper-folding techniques on the last day of the holidays.

All events are FREE
Booking is essential

To book, please contact Wantage Library by phone 01865 - 815197or
email [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you there!

14/08/2026

Looking for something fun to do next week? Wantage Library is bursting at the seams with brilliant events and activities! Take a look at what's coming up and join us for another fantastic week at your local library.

Here's what's happening in the Library from Monday 17th to Saturday 22nd August:

Monday 17th August
10am to 12pm - Craft: Make Your Own Maracas
2pm to 4pm - Family Jigsaw Time

Tuesday 18th August
10am to 12pm - Family Lego
2pm to 4pm - Board Games

Wednesday 19th August
10am to 11am - Baby Music and Play
2pm to 4pm - Craft: Make Your Own Watering Can

Thursday 20th August
10am to 12pm - Craft: Make Your Own Maracas
1pm - Library Closes

Friday 21st August
10am to 12pm - Musical Treasure Baskets for Under 5s
2pm to 4pm - Teddy Bear Sleepover and Storytime

Saturday 22nd August
10.30am to 12pm - Mer-Mazing Storytime and Craft with Children's Author Lanisha Butterfield* (booking essential, places are limited)
2.30pm - Storytime with Guest Teddy Bears

*Booking is required for the Mer-Mazing event with Lanisha Butterfield. Contact the Library on 01865 815197 or email [email protected] to secure your place.

All sessions are free of charge, but children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult while in the library. Have you signed up for the Summer Reading Challenge yet? There's still time. We can't wait to see you at Wantage Library!

Love Wantage

14/08/2026

We're so sorry to announce that this event has been postponed.
We look forward to confirming a new date soon for this wonderful opportunity to learn from an experienced and creative card maker, who will share tips and techniques for creating beautiful handmade cards for every occasion.

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you'll join us when the new date is announced. Watch this space for updates!

07/08/2026

Who is ready for another week of fun at Wantage Library? We have so much planned to keep you busy at Wantage Library next week.

Here's what's happening in the Library from Monday 10th to Saturday 15th August:

Monday 10th August
10am to 12pm - Craft: Make a Pair of Castanets
2pm to 4pm - Family Lego

Tuesday 11th August
10am to 12pm - Scrap Art
2pm to 4pm - Board Games

Wednesday 12th August
10am to 11am - Baby Music and Play
2pm to 4pm - Chalk Art

Thursday 13th August
10am to 12pm - Craft: Make a Pair of Castanets
1pm - Library Closes

Friday 14th August
10am to 12pm - Musical Treasure Baskets for Under 5s
2pm to 4pm - Make Your Own Comic

Saturday 15th August
10am to 12pm - Make a Wind Chime
2.30pm - Storytime

All sessions are free of charge, but children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult while in the library. There's still time to sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge which runs until 5th September. We can't wait to see you at Wantage Library!