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Did you know that we have a small collection of foreign language books? Our library hosts a collection of French, Ukrain...
08/10/2026

Did you know that we have a small collection of foreign language books?

Our library hosts a collection of French, Ukrainian, and Chinese books. If you're in need of sharpening your foreign language skills, stop by and borrow one today (and attend our Language Café, every Tuesday at 5pm!).

Here's what we've got on for the month of October...😁Enjoy a hot drink and a fun activity at the Thursday Library Club, ...
01/10/2026

Here's what we've got on for the month of October...

😁Enjoy a hot drink and a fun activity at the Thursday Library Club, every Thursday from 5-6 pm! Come alone or bring your friends as well.
🌳 Want to learn more about the climate? Come to our Green Libraries Week talk on the 20th, where three environmental experts will be discussing their research and our collective involvement in fostering a greener future.
🦮We're hosting a Guide Dog meet and greet on the 29th--meet the dogs, learn about the important work they do, and partake in a few fun activities.

For Book Club on the 29th, we are reading Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley and/or The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward.

Another interesting, insightful talk in our beautiful library in Bury Knowle park. This week we were with bestselling au...
27/09/2026

Another interesting, insightful talk in our beautiful library in Bury Knowle park. This week we were with bestselling author, Imogen Matthews, talking about resistance in Holland in the Second World War. Her new book is called "The Girl With Two Names" and is a compelling read. Imogen Matthews Books Daunt Books Caper Bookshop Oxford Writers' House

Our short story competition launches today! We are looking forward to uncovering fresh talent, imaginative stories and u...
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

07/09/2026

You can now check your blood pressure for free in your library.

No appointment needed. Just drop in and take a reading.

You can learn more about blood pressure here: https://www.bloodpressureuk.org/

Congratulations to everyone who took part in The Summer Reading Challenge 2026: Read to the Beat!Well done to all the ch...
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

Here's what we've got on for the month of September!❓We're hosting a quiz night on the 10th! Come alone and group up wit...
03/09/2026

Here's what we've got on for the month of September!

❓We're hosting a quiz night on the 10th! Come alone and group up with others or bring your own team.
🖊Local author Imogen Matthews is here on the 22nd to promote her new book The Girl With Two Names.
📘Children's Book Club is back! We have a limited number of spaces left, so please contact us to book your child in.

This month's adult Book Club meeting is being held on the 1st of October, and our group is reading two books: The Remains of the Day and Never Let Me Go, both by Kazuo Ishiguro.

Calling all children who have joined in the Summer Reading Challenge! This week is the last week to get your Golden Tick...
01/09/2026

Calling all children who have joined in the Summer Reading Challenge! This week is the last week to get your Golden Ticket into the prize draw. Some great prizes to be won!🤩

Just a friendly reminder that our library is closed tomorrow (31/08) for the bank holiday. We hope our customers have a ...
30/08/2026

Just a friendly reminder that our library is closed tomorrow (31/08) for the bank holiday. We hope our customers have a relaxing day, and we'll see you when we're back open on Tuesday 😎

Hola! Buongiorno! Bonjour! Dzień dobry! Salam Alaikum! Our language cafes are friendly, free and relaxed. You can warm u...
27/08/2026

Hola! Buongiorno! Bonjour! Dzień dobry! Salam Alaikum! Our language cafes are friendly, free and relaxed. You can warm up your brain cells and learn a new language - or practise an old one. You will get a lot of support from others.
Mixed languages: Tuesday at 5pm,
Italian Conversation: Thursday at 12 noon.

Address

North Place
Headington
OX39HY

Opening Hours

Monday 9:15am - 1pm
Tuesday 9:15am - 7pm
Wednesday 9:15am - 1pm
Thursday 9:15am - 7pm
Friday 9:15am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441865762867

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