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Spotting the Signs: Identifying Specific Learning DifficultiesFriday 18th September - 10am-11amJoin Sarah Woodcock, an A...
27/08/2026

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

Come and join Honor Brightwell to talk about becoming a writer of cosy crime: the journey from working in publishing to ...
22/08/2026

Come and join Honor Brightwell to talk about becoming a writer of cosy crime: the journey from working in publishing to self-publishing.

Thursday 17th September - 5:30pm-6:30pm

This event is free, tickets are not required, just pop along!

Honor Brightwell worked in publishing for over 30 years, marketing children’s and educational books. She now writes cozy crime and murder mystery games. Living on the edge of the Cotswolds, Honor often combines walking with thinking about plots and characters. So far, she’s always found her way home.

We hope you have all enjoyed the Summer Reading Challenge so far this year! Sir Readalot has been busy collecting prize ...
20/08/2026

We hope you have all enjoyed the Summer Reading Challenge so far this year! Sir Readalot has been busy collecting prize tickets from the finishers, but he has told us that there a still a lot more finishers to come!

Remember to make your visits before the 5th September to collect your certificate, medal and for a chance to win one of our prize bags!

There are also still some events coming up before the end!
Junk Modelling on Friday 21st August and Friday 28th August at 10am, and a special under 5s rhymetime on Thursday 27th August at 10am as well as our weekly Lego Club on Wednesdays at 3:30pm!

A round of applause for the finishers!


Reading Agency

Code Club is coming to Witney Library!Starting Saturday 19th September, Code Club will be launching! Suitable for ages 8...
17/08/2026

Code Club is coming to Witney Library!

Starting Saturday 19th September, Code Club will be launching!

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!

30/07/2026

We are well into the Summer Reading Challenge now with over 200 children taking part so far! It is not too late so pop in and join up today and we will add you name to our music board!

Complete the challenge to enter into our prize draw (which Sir Readalot is happily demonstrating).

Don't forget we have plenty of activities throughout the summer to come along to as well! See our pinned post or speak to us for more details.

Come and join in with some fun events and activities this summer, alongside the Summer Reading Challenge!Every Wednesday...
20/07/2026

Come and join in with some fun events and activities this summer, alongside the Summer Reading Challenge!

Every Wednesday @ 3:30pm - Lego/Duplo Club for all ages

Tuesday 28th July @ 10am - Storytime for 3-6 year olds
Friday 31st July @10:30am - Make Tambourine Shakers for 3+
Tuesday 4th August @ 10am - Storytime for 7-10 year olds
Thursday 13th August @ 10am - Summer Rhymetime for under 5s
Friday 21st August @ 10am - Musical Junk Modelling for all ages
Thursday 27th August @ 10am - Summer Rhymetime for under 5s
Friday 28th August @ 10am - Musical Junk Modelling for all ages

Colouring and activity sheets will be available all Summer!

No need to book, just come along! Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Free, fun-filled Play & Learn summer sessions in Witney!📅 Tuesdays: 28 July, 11 August, 25 August: 2 – 4pm. 18 August: 1...
20/07/2026

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

📅 Tuesdays: 28 July, 11 August, 25 August: 2 – 4pm. 18 August: 10am – 12noon
📍 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.

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=Ms90rDqlKdU&familieschannel=0

⚠ SUMMER RHYMETIME UPDATE ⚠Our regular rhymetimes are taking a break for the summer, but we are running two summer rhyme...
15/07/2026

⚠ SUMMER RHYMETIME UPDATE ⚠

Our regular rhymetimes are taking a break for the summer, but we are running two summer rhymetimes. Please come and join us on Thursday 13th August and Thursday 27th August at 10am for singing and rhymes. Suitable for under 5s and their adults, no need to book!

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

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