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54 events over the next 60 days, gathered from the venue and updated through the day.

Saturday19 September

Tuesday22 September

Saturday26 September

Saturday3 October

Monday5 October

Tuesday6 October

  • 10:00
    Community Drop-In
    New Parks LibraryOtherCome along for a tea or coffee and a friendly chat. Including information, advice and support from services such as carers, energy, housing, mental health, wellbeing and much more. Find New Parks Libr
  • 14:00
    Library Inductions @ Central
    Central LibraryOtherTour the library Learn how to print / use our app Search the catalogue Explore our resources There are limited spaces on the inductions, so please contact Leicester Central Library , to book your plac
  • 18:45
    The Story Tree
    Central LibraryTalks & HistoryA relaxed space for adults to enjoy oral storytelling. Come along to tell or just to listen. It's free and all are welcome. Refreshments provided, pay what you feel. Delivered by the Leicestershire Gu

Thursday8 October

  • 17:30
    Silent Book Club
    Central LibraryTalks & HistorySilent Book Clubs are a haven for introverts and book lovers, providing a quiet space for communities to read their own books together. With 2,200 chapters in 60+ countries, this global community can

Monday12 October

  • 13:00
    Hearing Loss Support
    Beaumont Leys LibraryOtherDelivered by RNID Information on hearing loss and tinnitus How to do a hearing check How to access support and services in your area Free drop-in service. Find Beaumont Leys Library.

Monday19 October

  • 11:00
    Knit and Natter @Central
    Central LibraryOtherJoin us for a friendly Knit & Natter session at the Central Library. Bring along your current project, meet new people and enjoy a relaxed space to knit and chat. Library staff will facilitate the ses

Tuesday20 October

  • 13:00
    Halloween Mask Making
    Evington LibraryOtherJoin us for some spooky mask making! Suitable for ages 5+ Free activity but booking is required due to llimited spaces, by contacting Evington Library.
  • 13:30
    Spooky Mummy Jars
    New Parks LibraryOtherJoin us to make spooky Mummy jars / lanterns. Suitable for ages 8+ Free activity but booking is required due to limited spaces, by contacting New Parks Library.
  • 19:00
    Crime Fiction Autopsy
    Central LibraryOtherCan you solve a murder? Become part of a murder investigation as the bestselling crime writers behind the Leicester Dead Ends series reveal how a crime novel is built from the first clue to the final

Wednesday21 October

Thursday22 October

  • 10:00
    Growing spaces
    Hamilton LibraryOtherPart of our Green Libraries Week programme of events. Drop in for a chat and learn about Leicester's allotments and community growing hubs . Find Hamilton Library.
  • 10:30
    Lego Coding
    Highfields LibraryOtherBoost your coding skills with fun activities. There are 2 sessions available: 10.30 - 11.30am 11.45am - 12.45pm Suitable for ages 6+ Free activity but booking is required due to limited spaces, by con
  • 13:00
    Create your own Windchime
    Hamilton LibraryOtherJoin us to create your own special windchime. Suitable for ages 7+ Free activity but booking is required due to limited spaces, by contacting Hamilton Library.
  • 13:30
    Green bookmarks
    Belgrave LibraryOtherPart or our Green Libraries Week programme of events. Create bookmarks using recycled materials. No experience required. Find Belgrave Library.
  • 19:00
    An evening with Guy Jenkin
    Central LibraryOtherPart of our Green Libraries Week programme of events. Join Guy Jenkin, the multi-BAFTA, RTS and Emmy award-winning writer, director and producer. Guy is also the author of the popular comedy-mystery f

Friday23 October

Saturday24 October

  • 10:30
    Funny face planters
    Braunstone LibraryOtherPart of our Green Libraries Week programme of events. Turn ordinary plant pots into colourful characters. A workshop perfect for children, parents and grandparents to enjoy together. Learn simple plan
  • 11:00
    Local Writers' Fair
    Central LibraryTalks & HistoryPart of our Green Libraries Week programme of events. Come to our popular annual event where you can browse stalls, meet local authors and publishers, and perhaps buy a book or two! Find Leicester Cen
  • 11:30
    Don't be like Shakespeare: remember, Venice has canals!
    Central LibraryOtherPart of our Green Libraries Week programme of events. Join writer, Jenny Clarke for a free workshop on world-building in fiction. Why the scene matters, how to make it 'real' and what not to do when b

Monday26 October

Tuesday27 October

  • 10:00
    Friendly & Informative Coffee Mornings
    Hamilton LibraryOtherCome along for a tea or coffee and a friendly chat. Including information, advice and support from services such as carers, energy, housing, mental health, wellbeing and much more. Find Hamilton Libra
  • 13:00
    Sustainable baskets
    New Parks LibraryOtherPart of our Green Libraries week programme of events. Make a sustainable basket from recycled magazines. Materials are provided. Free activity but spaces are limited, so booking is essential, by conta
  • 13:00
    Tote bag session
    Evington LibraryOtherPart of our Green Libraries week programme of events. Upcycle and create your own tote bag. Materials are provided. Free activity but spaces are limited, so booking is essential, by contacting Evingto
  • 14:30
    The Conservation Volunteers: Herb growing workshop
    Beaumont Leys LibraryOtherPart of our Green Libraries week programme of events. Herbs are a great way to make healthy food more interesting. At this free workshop for adult beginners, learn how to grow herbs for different cook
  • 16:00
    WORD!Fest
    Central LibraryTalks & HistoryPart of our Green Libraries week programme of events. Join us for a festival of poetry and spoken word, featuring workshops, an open-mic takeover and soup! Curated by award-nominated organisation WORD
  • 18:30
    Pig bladders and moustaches
    Knighton LibraryOtherPart of our Green Libraries week programme of events. Long before the glitz and glamour, football in Leicestershire was a world of mud, chaos, and local rivalry. Join Nigel Freestone as he peels back

Wednesday28 October

  • 10:00
    Growing spaces
    Westcotes LibraryOtherPart of our Green Libraries week programme of events. Drop in for a chat and learn about Leicester's allotments and community growing hubs . Find Westcotes Library.
  • 13:30
    The history of allotments
    Braunstone LibraryTalks & HistoryPart of our Green Libraries week programme of events. Allotments are now more popular than ever – but there has always been more to them than producing food or flowers. Author and social historian, Cy
  • 14:00
    Growing spaces
    Aylestone LibraryOtherPart of our Green Libraries week programme of events. Drop in for a chat and learn about Leicester's allotments and community growing hubs . Find Aylestone Library.
  • 14:00
    Making felt badges
    St Matthews LibraryOtherPart of our Green Libraries week programme of events. Make badges using felt. Materials are provided. Find St Matthews Library.
  • 16:00
    Origami crafts
    Belgrave LibraryOtherPart of our Green Libraries week programme of events. Use recycled material to make origami animals, flowers or whatever else takes your fancy! Suitable for ages 6+. Find Belgrave Library.
  • 18:30
    An evening with Arathi Menon
    Highfields LibraryTalks & HistoryPart of our Green Libraries Week and Black History Month programme of events. Join award-winning author and columnist, Arathi Menon, as she talks about her debut literary fiction novel, Da, the story
  • 19:00
    An evening with Gerard Alfonzo Daley
    Central LibraryTalks & HistoryPart of our Green Libraries Week and Black History Month programme of events. Join acclaimed writer, Gerard Alfonzo Daley, as he reads from his award-winning novel, The Book of Erin, followed by an au

Saturday31 October

  • 13:00
    Junior Book Club + Board Games
    Central LibraryTalks & HistoryJoin us for our Junior Book Club, where each month a new theme is discussed. Plus enjoy our board game cafe - Whether you're a first-time player or a future board game champion, there's a game waiting

Tuesday3 November

  • 10:00
    Community Drop-In
    New Parks LibraryOtherCome along for a tea or coffee and a friendly chat. Including information, advice and support from services such as carers, energy, housing, mental health, wellbeing and much more. Find New Parks Libr
  • 14:00
    Library Inductions @ Central
    Central LibraryOtherTour the library Learn how to print / use our app Search the catalogue Explore our resources There are limited spaces on the inductions, so please contact Leicester Central Library , to book your plac
  • 18:45
    The Story Tree
    Central LibraryTalks & HistoryA relaxed space for adults to enjoy oral storytelling. Come along to tell or just to listen. It's free and all are welcome. Refreshments provided, pay what you feel. Delivered by the Leicestershire Gu

Monday9 November

  • 13:00
    Hearing Loss Support
    Beaumont Leys LibraryOtherDelivered by RNID Information on hearing loss and tinnitus How to do a hearing check How to access support and services in your area Free drop-in service. Find Beaumont Leys Library.

Monday16 November

  • 11:00
    Knit and Natter @Central
    Central LibraryOtherJoin us for a friendly Knit & Natter session at the Central Library. Bring along your current project, meet new people and enjoy a relaxed space to knit and chat. Library staff will facilitate the ses