Do you remember having to ‘make do and mend’? Come along and enjoy sharing your memories with others, plus find out more about how people were ‘going green’ in the post-war years. You will be warmly welcomed by Julie Davis, the session lead and Local Studies Librarian at the Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre. Places […]
Join our local Wiltshire writers Rachel Brimble, L.B. Griffin and JS. (Jane) Lark as they let us into the secrets of successfully writing and publishing a novel.
Come and join us in celebrating a momentous occasion - the 50th Anniversary of Chippenham Library! To mark this special milestone, we are hosting a quiz night that promises to be an evening of fun. Dust off your bell-bottoms, find your disco fever, and don your best 1970s fancy dress attire, as there will be […]
With our 50th anniversary coming up, we are offering a chance to reminisce, learn and share stories about the 1970s.
Do you wander lonely as a cloud? Compare your spouse to a summer's day? Planning to wear purple? Or just wish you'd looked after your teeth? Then you'll love our new poetry group, every Monday evening, 5.30-6.30, starting 6th March. For more information, phone the library on 01249 650356!
Free history workshop at Chippenham Library this half-term - come along and find out about life in the time of Queen Mary I. Suitable for children aged 7-11. Places must be booked in advance at the library or on 01249 650536. Funded by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity
Let us share the stories we love with you this Valentine's Day. Free activity for children aged 4-11. Places must be pre-booked at the library counter or on 01249 650536
We're having a party! Get your PJs on and celebrate the start of half-term with some stories, songs and activities on Friday 10th February at 4pm. For children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. Places are free but must be pre-booked at the library counter or on 01249 650536.
Happy to announce another full season of free genealogy drop-in sessions, at Chippenham Library, the Old Road Tavern and the Three Crowns Inn. I will be resident in each of these places with a computer that has full access to the main genealogy websites, armed with my experience and knowledge as a professional. I can […]
Concerned about online scams? Want to learn how to communicate safely online? Between 2 and 4pm on Thursday 19 January, we'll be hosting a Scam Awareness Afternoon. Drop-in for a hot drink, discuss your concerns with Wiltshire Police and receive help from library staff to set up an email address or download WhatsApp to your […]
Are you an aspiring creative? Do you want to hone your craft? Join Chris to explore the links between poetry and art! The evening will start with a performance of Chris's poetry followed by a session to create poetry inspired by visual art in this friendly and interactive workshop.
