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Monday 9am - 8pm Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm Thursday 9am - 1pm Friday 9am - 8pm Saturday 9am - 4:30pm

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23/10/2026

Gruffalo Fun at Wantage Library!
Calling all Gruffalo fans! We have 12 Gruffalo books to give away in a special prize draw for children visiting the library.

From Saturday 24th October to Saturday 31st October, children can take part in our Granny Gruffalo hunt. Find the hidden image of Granny Gruffalo in the library, complete an entry form, and hand it in for a chance to win one of our fantastic Gruffalo book prizes!

Special Gruffalo Story Session - Saturday 31st October

10:00am - 10:30am: Enjoy readings of all three Gruffalo stories
10:30am - 12:00pm: Gruffalo-themed craft activities
No need to book - just come along and join the fun!
We look forward to seeing lots of little Gruffalo hunters in the library!

15/10/2026

Your local Age UK Link Worker will be at Wantage Library on Tuesday 20th October from 11:30am to 1:00pm, offering friendly support, information, and advice on a wide range of local services, activities, and organisations.

This is a free drop-in session — no booking required. We look forward to welcoming you.

14/10/2026

October Half-Term at Wantage Library

Looking for free family activities this half-term? Join us at Wantage Library for a week packed with crafts, stories, games, music and more!

Monday 26 October 🍞 11:00am - Bread Roll Making (Age 4+)
Booking essential | Approx. 1.5 hours
2:00pm - 4:00pm - Family LEGO

Tuesday 27 October 10:00am - 12:00pm - Craft: Pop-Up Cards
2:00pm - 4:00pm - Board Games & Puzzles

Wednesday 28 October 10:00am - 10:30am - Toddler Tunes
2:00pm - 4:00pm - Craft: Paper Plate Owls

Thursday 29 October 10:00am - 12:00pm - Crafts: Pop-Up Cards & Paper Plate Owls
Library closes at 1:00pm

Friday 30 October 10:00am - 12:00pm - Baby Builders
2:00pm - 4:00pm - Craft: Halloween Ghosts

Saturday 31 October 10:00am - 10:30am - Gruffalo Storytime
10:30am - 12:00pm - Gruffalo Craft Activities
2:30pm - 3:00pm - Regular Saturday Storytime
2:00pm - 4:00pm - Games & Puzzles

All activities are FREE. Children must be supervised by an accompanying adult.

To book a place on the Bread Roll Making session, or for any queries, please contact Wantage Library on 01865 815197 or email [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you this half-term! 🍂📚✨

13/10/2026

Just a few spaces remaining - Join Wantage Art Group for a friendly Introduction to Drawing workshop at Wantage Library. This is a free session, but spaces are very limited due to the nature of the workshop, so booking is essential.
Suitable for adults, but children aged 12 and over are welcome to participate.
Please bring:
A soft pencil (2B), a sketchbook and an eraser
Booking:
📞 01865 815197
📧 [email protected]

05/10/2026

Join us for an informative and friendly talk with Dr Katie Barber on menopause and women's health. Whether you are experiencing perimenopause, menopause, or simply want to learn more, this introductory session will help you better understand the changes that can occur and provide practical advice and support.

This talk is FREE but booking is essential.
Call 01865 815197 or email [email protected] to reserve your place.

01/10/2026

Dementia Oxfordshire (part of Age UK) are offering a Dementia Advice Drop-in service for anyone with dementia, their carers, family, neighbours or friends at Wantage Library on:

First Monday of every month from 10.30am - 1pm

Speak to a dementia adviser about support, local services, social groups, staying independent, finance and legal issues.

For more information contact: [email protected]

21/09/2026

Join Wantage Art Group for a friendly Introduction to Drawing workshop at Wantage Library. This is a free session, but spaces are very limited due to the nature of the workshop, so booking is essential.
Suitable for adults, but children aged 12 and over are welcome to participate.
Please bring:
A soft pencil (2B), a sketchbook and an eraser
Booking:
📞 01865 815197
📧 [email protected]

16/09/2026

Code Club at Wantage Library

We have a few spaces available in our Code Club sessions at the library on Mondays and Fridays!
Suitable for children aged 8-12 years
Free to attend
No coding experience needed
Fortnightly sessions during term time

Children can learn coding skills, create fun projects, and build confidence with technology in a friendly and supportive environment.
Interested? Please contact Wantage Library by telephone: 01865 815197 or email: [email protected]

14/09/2026

Our short story competition launches today! We are looking forward to uncovering fresh talent, imaginative stories and unique voices from across the county. The competition provides a fantastic opportunity for locals to turn the page on their writing journey, get their work discovered, and share their stories with library customers across Oxfordshire.

Open to everyone aged 7 and above, the competition features three categories: Children, Young Adult and Adult. If you know any budding authors who have a story waiting to be written, please encourage them to enter!

www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/shortstorycompetition

13/09/2026

Tuesdays are always lively at Wantage Library!

Join us every Tuesday from 10am to 12pm for a free cuppa and a chat. No need to book - just drop in.

We also have a communal jigsaw available and the daily newspapers, but more often than not, people simply enjoy each other’s company. We’d love to see you there!

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Address

Stirlings Road
Wantage
OX127BB

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 1pm
Friday	9am - 8pm
Saturday	9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

01235762291

Website

http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/libraries

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