If you're looking for literary events, author talks, book launches, history lectures, workshops and more, this is the place for you....
We offer a wide variety of events throughout the year. As you might expect, many literary events take place with author talks and readings, book launches, in-conversation and events with literary partners.
Autumn 2026 is already shaping up to deliver a full and diverse programme, we have investigative journalist and bestselling author John Sweeney visiting in October to talk about his with his hotly anticipated book – The Real Nigel Farage, acclaimed biographer Miranda Seymour talking about her latest fascinating account of Vera Gedroits, a focus on Graham Greene and an exhibition that evolved by the artist working with a very personal collection held in the library – The Alan Sillitoe Collection.
As the nights draw in prepare to be chilled with a very atmospheric Ghost Story – read in the library…..
The majority of our lectures and talks are open to the public as well as library members, however some are exclusively for library members including the Historical Association lecture series. Library members get advance notice and discounts on many events too – even more motivation to join!
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