Bicester Library

22/10/2026

Please be aware that we will be holding the Laura Tobin author event in the library this evening.

There will be limited access to our children's stock during the event. We apologise for the inconvenience.

21/10/2026

Oxfordshire Age UK are hosting a drop in at the library this morning. Pop in if you need a chat.

20/10/2026

23/09/2026

If you saw the launch of the Oxfordshire Libraries Short Story Competition this week and are thinking about entering, why not come along to our brand new Creative Writing Group and get some inspiration and practice?

On the 4th Friday of every month, get together with other creative writers and learn from each other.

In the session, you’ll meet other writers, get to do some writing, and have the opportunity to share tips and resources.

You can bring your own work or follow the prompts prepared in advance.

Our first meet-up is on Friday 25 September at 11am.

Book your place at the desk or call us on 01865 816011.

16/09/2026

We're pleased to announce the winning name for our library bear is Banjo.

The 6 year old winner was selected as it fit in perfectly with this year's Summer Reading Challenge theme Read to the Beat.

Thank you to everyone who took part. Banjo is now enjoying his role as our new library mascot and can be found reading in our children's library.

14/09/2026

Join us on Tuesday 22nd September 6:00pm to mark the 150th anniversary of Flora Thompson.

Local author and Flora Thompson scholar Martin Greenwood will be delivering a talk on Flora's life and impact in the local area. Tickets are free and can be booked at the library or via 01865 816011

There will be an exhibition related to Flora Thompson in the library from September 9th to October 27th. Items from The Oxfordshire Museum will be on display in our glass cabinets.

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

Something new has made it's way to the library... have you seen it yet?

The Oxfordshire Museum

12/09/2026

This year marks 150 years since the birth of Oxfordshire author Flora Thompson, best known for her much-loved trilogy Lark Rise to Candleford. Look out for activities over the coming months as we celebrate the enduring legacy of Flora Thompson and the rural communities that inspired her writing.

As part of a countywide programme linking the library service with Oxfordshire County Council's History Centre and Museum Services, Bicester Library is currently hosting a display exploring the history of rural Oxfordshire. Visitors can also join Martin Greenwood, author of 'In Flora's Footsteps: Daily Life in Lark Rise Country 1876-2009', for a talk on Monday 22 September at 6pm.
Contact Bicester Library for more information: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxfordshire-libraries/find-library/bicester-library

12/09/2026

Today at the library: Bicester Local History Society - Oral History Sessions Remembering Bicester's Shops.

Come and share your memories of Bicester's shops from the 1960s onwards.
View a collection of fascinating photos & videos to fascinating photos & videos to jog your memory.

Venue: Bicester Library
Date: Saturday 12th September 2026
Time: Sessions starting at 10am & 2pm
Enquiries to: 07884 386360 or [email protected]