Do you want to give up smoking for good? Smoke Free Oxon runs a weekly Stop Smoking Clinic at Abingdon Library, every Monday from 2pm-5pm. Come along to the next session to talk to an adviser and find out about the free support you can get on your journey towards quitting.
Little is known about the origins of `The Sweet Zombie Horse`. What we do know is that she is a magical being that moves effortlessly between universes and dimensions. Come and meet the Sweet Zombie Horse at a free showing at the library. Fun for all the family!
Celebrating the power of poetry with readings from acclaimed local poets, including Andrew Jamison, Daniel Sluman, Vanessa Lampert, Fiona Perry, and others, as they share selections from their latest works. Also featuring: Peter Adamson, Diana Bell, Madeleine O'Beirne, Sarah Macleod and Paul Gamble. As well as readings from the poets, members of the audience are […]
Acclaimed novelist, journalist and broadcaster Jane Thynne will be talking about her latest book: Appointment in Paris, a follow-up to Midnight in Vienna and the second book in the Fox and Fry series. Including a Q&A and book signing. Tickets £2, available from Abingdon Library, call 01865 815005 or email abingdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Kath Crew is a former President of the Cambridge Footlights, revue writer and performer and teacher. A Cactus Called Ironside is her first book and is a humorous coming of age story about self realisation and the consequences of not quite telling the whole truth. Kath will be talking about her experiences of the writing […]
Bring your babies, teddies and a snack for a special session in celebration of Baby Week 2025! It will be a fun-filled hour with toys and nursery rhymes provided.
If you've heard about the NHS App, but don't know what it does or how to get started, why not come along to our talk at Abingdon Library on Saturday 24th January at 11am? The talk will cover what you can use the NHS App for, what you need to get started, and where to […]
Simon Mason’s critically acclaimed DI Ryan Wilkins Mysteries, have received numerous accolades and endorsements from writers such as Stephen Fry, Mick Herron, Ian Rankin and Clare Chambers. The much-anticipated fifth book in the series, The Dangerous Stranger, is coming out in March and Simon will be in conversation with thriller writer Eve Smith on this, […]
Bestselling children's author, Nicki Thornton, has turned to adult crime for her seventh novel: Little Bookshop of Murders. Join her at Abingdon library where she shares why she's now writing for adults, why she loves crime fiction and, after more than ten years of working in bookshops, why she feels a bookshop is the perfect […]
Join Dr Cathy Wield as she talks about Unshackled Mind; a doctor's story of trauma, liberation & healing. Cathy was an A&E doctor who endured years as a psychiatric patient, diagnosed with treatment-resistant depression. Her book outlines her extraordinary journey to freedom and the remarkable healing that followed. Tickets £2, including a welcome drink, are available from Abingdon […]
Come to a free Easter holiday storytime and sustainable crafting session at the library. Perfect for children aged 4-10. Limited spaces so book your tickets now!
Award-winning historical novelist Carolyn Kirby will deliver an illustrated talk exploring the background and historical context of her third novel, Ravenglass — a gripping 18th-century coming-of-age tale set on land and sea during Bonnie Prince Charlie’s rebellion. A seasoned speaker and regular at literary events and festivals, Carolyn brings a wealth of experience and insight […]
