In May, Woodley Library celebrates its 30th anniversary. It opened on its present site on 12 May 1986. And to mark the occasion the library is hosting a number of events for customers new and old.
Eighties quiz evening
Charity quiz evening to celebrate the library’s 30th birthday. Book for teams of up to 6 people or as an individual.
Charge: £3
Date and time: Tuesday 10 May, 7pm
Birthday celebration breakfast
Help us celebrate our 30th birthday! Just drop-in and enjoy a Bucks Fizz or juice and a Danish pastry.
Charge: Free
Date and time: Thursday 12 May, 9am to 11am
Eighties tribute evening
Enjoy music from the Eighties with Groove Foundation.
Charge: £5
Date and time: Thursday 12 May, 8pm to 10pm.
Doors open from 7.30pm. Book in advance or pay on the door.
Reminiscence birthday event
Discuss your memories of the Eighties as part of the library’s birthday celebrations, just drop-in.
Charge: Free event
Date and time: Thursday 12 May, 10.30am to 12noon
Woodley Library birthday rhymetime
Rhymes and songs for children aged 5 and under, just drop-in!
Charge: Free event
Date and time: Tuesday 10 May, 10.30am to 11am
Children’s reminiscence session
Enjoy finding out about toys from the Eighties, for children 4 to12 years, just drop-in!
Charge: Free event
Date and time: Thursday 12 May, 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Mad hatters Birthday Tea-Party
Come and celebrate the libraries 30th birthday with biscuit decorating, hat-making, party games and more. Booking is required
Charge: £2
Date and time: Saturday 14 May 14, 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Birthday Storytime
For children aged 5 years old and under.
Charge: Free, Just drop in!
Date and time: Saturday 14 May, 11am to 11.30am
Birthday bunting will be on display all week, which has been created by the children from the schools all across Woodley. Staff at the library have also created a wall frieze and time line to illustrate the special events that have taken place at the library over three decades.
Bookings
For all bookings call Woodley Library on (0118) 969 0304.
