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

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02/10/2026

We still have spaces for our code club tomorrow! Get in touch with us to book a space for your child on 01865 815207.

Suitable for ages 8-12, these led sessions will help young people to learn coding or develop their skills with our coding volunteers. Code Club will run every other Saturday 10am-11am, term time only.

There are limited spaces so booking per child is essential, please visit us or contact us to book a place and for more information. Due to high demand, spaces will be released on the Monday following the previous session. This is a free session.

This is a drop off session, but parents and carers are welcome to remain in the library and encouraged to return 15 minutes before the end of the session to share the coder's project!

30/09/2026

RHYMETIME UPDATE

Our Thursday Rhymetime sessions will be suspended until after the October half term. We will be offering a stay and play session in its place.

Our Monday Rhymetime will be continuing as usual from 10am.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

24/09/2026

RHYMETIME UPDATE

Unfortunately there will be no rhymetime this morning. We will be putting the stay and play toys out from 10am.

Our rhymetimes should return to normal from Monday.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

21/09/2026

We will be hosting the Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday 25th September from 10am in the Witan Room at Witney Library.

Join us for cakes and drinks as we raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support

Please bring cash along for your donations!

We will also be joined by Oxford Breast Buddy Group - OBBG who will be stuffing and sewing heart cushions to support people affected by breast cancer.

We hope to see you there!

17/09/2026

TOMORROW

Secure our space now. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

Spotting the Signs: Identifying Specific Learning Difficulties

Friday 18th September - 10am-11am

Join Sarah Woodcock, an APC-certified specialist dyslexia assessor, tutor, and qualified QTS teacher with over 16 years of experience in education, to explore how literacy difficulties and specific learning difficulties (dyslexia) can present in children and young people. It will cover some of the key signs and markers to look out for, common misconceptions surrounding dyslexia, and the importance of identification and support.

This event is free, but spaces are limited so tickets must be booked at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spotting-the-signs-identifying-specific-learning-difficulties-tickets-1998430691996?aff=oddtdtcreator

Adults only

15/09/2026

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

📅 Thursdays, 9:30 – 11am
📍 Witney Children & 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/witneyhub

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

10/09/2026

We still have spaces for this event. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

Spotting the Signs: Identifying Specific Learning Difficulties

Friday 18th September - 10am-11am

Join Sarah Woodcock, an APC-certified specialist dyslexia assessor, tutor, and qualified QTS teacher with over 16 years of experience in education, to explore how literacy difficulties and specific learning difficulties (dyslexia) can present in children and young people. It will cover some of the key signs and markers to look out for, common misconceptions surrounding dyslexia, and the importance of identification and support.

This event is free, but spaces are limited so tickets must be booked at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spotting-the-signs-identifying-specific-learning-difficulties-tickets-1998430691996?aff=oddtdtcreator

Adults only

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/

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

Address

Welch Way
Witney
OX286JH

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+441993703659

Website

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

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