Woodrow Library

27/08/2026

It's less than a week until the end of the summer holidays, but the beat goes on for the Summer Reading Challenge! 🏖📚🎶

The Summer Reading Challenge continues after the school holidays and runs until Saturday 12th September. There are stickers to be collected and certificates to be earned, so if your little readers still have some books to do, there is plenty of time to come on down!

13/08/2026

🦎🎨 Join us for a Gecko and the Echo Story & Craft session!

Enjoy a reading of the wonderful story Gecko and the Echo, followed by a fun craft inspired by the book. It's the perfect way to spend an hour getting creative and sharing a great story!

✨ Suitable for ages 4 years+

💷 £1.50 per child
📖 Booking is essential

📍 Woodrow Library – Thursday 27th August, 2:30pm–3:30pm

To book your space, drop us a message or pop into the library and speak to a member of staff.

We'd love to see you for an afternoon of stories, crafts and plenty of creative fun! 🦎📚

12/08/2026

Our sister library in Redditch town centre is having a big birthday celebration this Saturday, 15th August. Pop in between 11am - 2pm for fun and crafts, and plenty of cake!

Redditch Library is 50 Years Old!! 🎂📚🎉

Back in January, the Redditch Library building turned 50 years old and this weekend we are holding a very special birthday party to celebrate.

Join us this Saturday, 15th August, from 11am-2pm for an Alice in Wonderland themed day. There will be crafts, activities, and plenty of cake, and we will be singing 'happy birthday' at 1pm. Hope to see you there! 🎁📖🎈

10/08/2026

Another Author Talk & book signing at Redditch Library !

Fantasy fans, mark your calendars! 💜

Join us at Redditch Library on Saturday 22nd August for a special book signing with author Molly Jade, celebrating The Last Half-Blood.

🖊️ Meet Molly Jade
📖 Get your book signed
💬 Chat about her writing and the world of fantasy
✨ Meet fellow book lovers

📅 22nd August 2026
⏰ 12:30pm–2:00pm
📍 Redditch Library, 15 Market Place, Redditch, B98 8AR

🎟️ FREE EVENT – BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE:
👉https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/molly-jade-the-last-half-blood-book-signing-tickets-1997458935446?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Please feel free to share this post with any fantasy-loving friends who might like to come along! 💜📚

08/08/2026

We had so much fun making friendship bracelets with fellow Swifties at Woodrow Library! 💖✨

If you missed out, don’t worry — the activity is also taking place at:

📍 Wythall Library – 12th August at 11:30am
📍 Alvechurch Library – 25th August at 2:30pm

The activity is suitable for children aged 7+, and booking is essential.

If you’d like to book a space, please get in touch with us via one of our social media pages or chat to a m ember of staff on your next visit. We’d love to see you there! 😊

31/07/2026

💜 Missed the fun at Redditch Library? Don't worry – our Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelet session is coming to Woodrow Library on Tuesday 5th August at 2pm! ✨

Spaces are limited and booking is essential, so get in touch to reserve your place! 🫶

29/07/2026

🎶 Listen to Taylor's story in her Little People, Big Dreams biography and design friendship bracelets inspired by your favourite songs! Create a bracelet to keep or share with a friend just like at Taylor Swift's Eras Tour! 🎶

⭐Woodrow Library
⭐5th August at 2pm
⭐Suitable for ages 7 years+
⭐£1.50 per child
⭐Booking is essential

Drop us a message or pop in and ask staff to book a space!

27/07/2026

🥁🎶 The Music Box is coming to town!
Get ready to make some noise this summer! Join us to create your very own mini percussion set, then have a go at composing your own musical masterpiece on the Severn Arts Music Box.

✨ Ages 6–11
💷 £1.50 per child
📖 Booking is essential

📆 Monday 10th August
📍 Redditch Library – 10:00am–11:00am
📍 Alvechurch Library – 12:00pm–1:00pm
📍 Wythall Library – 2:00pm–3:00pm
📍 Woodrow Library – 4:00pm–5:00pm

To book your space, drop us a message or pop into one of our libraries and speak to a member of staff.

Come along for a fun-filled session of music, creativity and hands-on making – we can't wait to see what you compose! 🎵

20/07/2026

🚨 IT’S TODAY! 🚨

🎉 Looking for something fun to do this afternoon?

Our FREE Summer Youth Club starts TODAY at Woodrow Library, and we’d love to see you there!

👜 This week’s activity: Make Your Mark – decorate your own tote bag to take home!

Alongside our creative activity, there’ll also be:
🎨 Arts & crafts
🎲 Board games
🧃 Squash & biscuits
😊 Time to make new friends and have fun in a safe, welcoming space.

📍 Woodrow Library
🕒 Today | 3:00pm–5:00pm
👧🧒 Ages 8–16
💜 FREE – no booking needed, just come along!

Whether you come on your own or bring a friend, everyone is welcome. We can’t wait to kick off an amazing summer with you! 🌞

Please help us spread the word by liking, commenting or sharing this post. 💜

20/07/2026

🪐🎶 Ready for an adventure that's out of this world? 🌟

Blast off with us for Meet the Planets, a fun, hands-on Summer Reading Challenge event inspired by Gustav Holst's famous The Planets Suite!

Children will explore the amazing planets in our solar system through music before creating their own cosmic masterpiece to take home. 🚀🎨

📅 Dates & Locations:
🌍 Woodrow Library | Thursday 23 July | 1:30pm
🪐 Alvechurch Library | Tuesday 28 July | 11:30am
⭐ Redditch Library | Monday 3 August | 1:30pm
☄️ Wythall Library | Tuesday 4 August | 11:30am

👧 Suitable for children aged 6-11
🎟️ Booking essential
💷 £1.50 per child

Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid missing your launch window! 🚀