Exciting news! We are hosting James Hornsby’s adaptation of Dracula. Doors open at 7pm, tickets are £10.00. James is delighted to present his own spine-chilling adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic gothic-horror novel.
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October Art Exhibition
We are delighted that our art exhibition this month features original oil paintings by Long Buckby artist, James Hollin.
Spook-tacular Children’s Party
Come along on Monday 28th October 2024, 4pm to 6pm for some Halloween fun! £3 per child, 3 to 8 years. Please book at the library.
Glitter tattoos available for a small cost…..
A HAUNTING IN VENICE ~ Tuesday 29th October
In post-World War II Venice, Poirot, now retired and living in his own exile, reluctantly attends a seance. But when one of the guests is murdered, it is up to the former detective to once again uncover the killer.
Don’t miss out on HALLOWEEN at the LIBRARY!
Our September Exhibition
This month we are part of the Northants and Rutland Open Studios which is an artist network covering the counties of Northamptonshire and Rutland.
Both Bridget Arregger and Margaret Rutherford will be exhibiting at the library during September. Follow this link to the NROS brochure and Read More.
Wicked Little Letters ~ Tuesday 24th September
A 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a dark, absurd scandal based on a stranger-than-fiction true story. When Edith and fellow residents start to receive wicked letters full of unintentionally hilarious profanities, foul-mouthed Rose is charged with the crime. The anonymous letters prompt a national uproar, and a trial ensues.
Extinction? Re-Introduction? The Movie!
If you missed this fascinating talk by local naturalist Nick Roberts back in June why not come along to see the film of the talk, followed by a discussion with Nick. Thursday 12th September from 2.30pm to 4pm. Free to attend, donations welcome, refreshments available. Please book in advance.
WNC Drop-In Sessions
These are currently on hold.
We will continue to host West Northants Council drop-in sessions this year. West Northants Council advisers will come in every two months on a Tuesday morning at 10.30am, for members of the public to ask anything or raise any issues. When they resume they will cover anything you would ordinarily ring the council for including highways, transport, school admissions, council tax, etc. See below. The advisors will deal with most things there and then or advise of next steps for people if they cannot help.
3M’s Mary Fowler, Michelle Kilsby & Midland Monochrome ~ July 2024
This Exhibition includes photographs from the East Midlands Monochrome Group, paintings by Mary Fowler and Michelle Kilby. Please do come on in to view them, they are lovely! Find out more on Read More!
Thomas Hardy Evening with the Cut-A-Caper Band – Wednesday 24th July 2024
Come along to a hugely entertaining talk on Thomas Hardy, who played the violin in the folk tradition, composed poems, and of course wrote novels. The talk is punctuated by tunes collected and played by Hardy and by poems written by him. Tickets are £7 and available from the Library & The Peephole.
WONKA ~ Tuesday 25th June
Based on the extraordinary, iconic character at the centre of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Wonka tells the wondrous story of how a young chocolate-maker, armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams, manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time.
Do You Know?
There are new requirements. From 2024 you will need photo ID to be able to vote in local and national elections. The general election will be on Thursday 4th July 2024, the deadline to apply is Wednesday 26th June 2024. Click on our Services tab to find out more.
May 2024 – Bob Billingsby
My Watercolour Journey continued…After a very successful exhibition in January 2023 Bob is returning with more watercolours this month, make sure you pop to take a look. All art is for sale. Read more for a display.