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Monday 9am - 1pm Tuesday 9am - 7pm Wednesday 9am - 8pm Thursday 9am - 7pm Friday 9am - 7pm Saturday 9am - 4:30pm

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15/09/2026

Free, fun-filled Play & Learn autumn sessions in Banbury!

📅 Fridays, 9:30 – 11am
📍 Banbury Children and Family Centre

Through play, little ones can explore, discover and learn at their own pace while building confidence, creativity and key early development skills. From messy play and sensory activities to storytelling, songs and imaginative play, there's something to bring smiles to every child’s face.

Make new friends, meet other local families and pick up ideas on how you can help your child learn at home.

Our Family Hub team will also be on hand to give advice on everything from pregnancy to parenting advice, child development support and help with everyday challenges.

Come along and join the fun – no need to book:
https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/banburyhub

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

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

20/08/2026

Come along and enjoy some space-themed stories and crafts! 🛸🌜

Thursday 27 August, 11:00am - 11:30am.

Free drop-in event, no booking required.

All ages welcome.

16/08/2026

Come along to Banbury Library to have fun playing different board games! 🎲♟️

Free drop-in sessions for families- no booking required.

All children must be supervised by an adult.
* Wednesday 19 August, 2:00pm-4:00pm
* Friday 21 August, 10:00am-11:30am
* Wednesday 26 August, 2:00pm-4:00pm

13/08/2026

Come along and enjoy some dragon-themed stories and crafts! 🐉

Thursday 20 August, 11:00am - 11:30am.

Free drop-in event, no booking required.

All ages welcome.

31/07/2026

Come along to Banbury Library to have fun playing different board games! 🎲♟️

Free drop-in sessions for families- no booking required. All children must be supervised by an adult.
* Thursday 6 August, 2:00pm-4:00pm
* Friday 14 August, 10:00am-11:30am
* Wednesday 19 August, 2:00pm-4:00pm
* Friday 21 August, 10:00am-11:30am
* Wednesday 26 August, 2:00pm-4:00pm

30/07/2026

Come along and enjoy some pet-themed stories and crafts! 😸🐶

Wednesday 5 August, 11:00am - 11:30am.

Free drop-in event, no booking required.

All ages welcome.

20/07/2026

Free, fun-filled Play & Learn summer sessions in Banbury!

📅 Wednesdays: 5 August and 26 August, 10am – 12 noon
📍 Banbury Children and Family Centre

Through play, little ones can explore, discover and learn at their own pace while building confidence, creativity and key early development skills. From messy play and sensory activities to storytelling, songs and imaginative play, there's something to bring smiles to every child’s face.

Make new friends, meet other local families and pick up ideas on how you can help your child learn at home.

The Family Hub team will also be on hand to give advice on everything from pregnancy and local baby groups to parenting advice, child development support and help with everyday challenges.

https://fisd.oxfordshire.gov.uk/kb5/oxfordshire/directory/service.page?id=CusnB_9uV5c&familieschannel=0

04/07/2026

The Summer Reading Challenge 2026 starts TODAY!
Join Read to the Beat! at your local library and enjoy a summer packed with stories, music, creativity, and fun. Sign up for FREE at your library or online at: https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk.

The Reading Agency

Address

Marlborough Road
Banbury
OX165DB

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 1pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 7pm
Saturday	9am - 4:30pm

Website

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

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