Wokingham Borough Libraries Winter Festivals

In Wokingham, the library will open for the winter carnival between 11am and 4pm on Sunday November 27. There will be a Santa’s Grotto in the library from 11am to 3pm for children aged eight years and under.

Berkshire Maestros will be playing throughout the day and there will be a special visit from the Bookstart Bear. Cards for Good Causes will be on sale and the Wokingham Library coffee shop will open from 11am to 4pm, offering mince pies and mulled wine as well as the usual refreshments.

Woodley Winter Extravaganza on Sunday December 4 will see the library taking part in the celebration between 1pm and 4pm. There will be a seasonal crafts table for families with children of all ages from 1.30pm to 3.30pm and members of the Reading Symphony Orchestra will be playing festive music between 2.15pm and 3.30pm.

Libraries and information manager Richard Alexander said: “It will be wonderful for the libraries to be part of the festive season celebrations in Wokingham and Woodley and I believe they will add to the occasions.”

Children’s and adults’ activities will also continue in November and December at Wokingham Borough’s libraries. Full details are available at: www.wokingham.gov.uk/libraries