
Upcoming events.

Beyond the Bassline: 500 Years of Black British Music - Free exhibition at St Ives Library
Shining a spotlight on different voices and perspectives, Beyond the Bassline celebrates Black British music as a form of entertainment and a vehicle for community and a source of liberation, protest and education.
The exhibition is inspired by Beyond the Bassline: 500 Years of Black British Music at the British Library, in partnership with the Black Music Research Unit, University of Westminster.

Pop-Up Book Club - In Memoriam at St Neots Library
This is a free event.
Book in the library or email: StNeots.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Ball and Boe by The Opera Dudes
Saturday 22 Feb 7pm (Doors open 6.45pm) Running time: 90 minutes, plus interval
Suitable for: All ages
Tickets: £8 / £5 / £4
In their inimitable style full of humour and personality, the Dudes sing original arrangements of Michael Ball and Alfie Boe. Includes favourites from the West End, the movies and Las Vegas-style showstoppers.
Tickets from the cancelled Opera Dudes show on 7 December 2024 will be valid for this performance.

Festival of stories. Mark Making. Fun in the Library @Comberton Library
This is a free event.
Book your tickets in the library or email: Cambourne.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

National Theatre Screening: Trouble in Mind
This is free event.
Book in the library or email: Wisbech.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Beginners Crochet Workshop @Bar Hill Library
Take up a new hobby!
Join a, small group, beginners crochet workshop.
Enjoy 2.5 hours of dedicated tuition with all materials, equipment and refreshments provided.
£7 per person - places are limited.
Book in the library or email: BarHill.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Festival of Stories: ‘50 Things to do’ Stories & Craft
This is a free event.
Book in the library or email: Cambourne.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Step back to the 60s
This is a free event.
Book in the library or email: StNeots.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Festival of Stories: Create a Treasure Box
Create a Treasure box at Wisbech Library
This is a free event but booking is essential. Places are limited so please book at the library help desk.
Suitable for children of pre school age

Engage: The Fascinating World of Honey Bees
This is a free event but donations are welcome.
Book your tickets in the library or email: StNeots.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

We need to talk about climate and nature action @Great Shelford Library
How to get started with individual climate action AND look after your wellbeing whilst doing so. Led by an experienced facilitator, Elisabeth Goodman-Spain.
Note - we will be working from a general awareness of the climate and nature crisis, and not going into any detail about this.
Elisabeth works with people who are neurodivergent, especially Autistic ADHDers and climate / nature activists.

Engage: Tamar Nurseries Go Carbon Neutral
This is free event, but donations are welcome.
Book in the library or email: Wisbech.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Secrets and Suspense with author Alison Stockham at Papworth Library
Bestselling author of psychological thrillers, Alison Stockham, introduces her latest novel The Man She Married.
Find out about Alison’s writing journey and the inspirations behind her gripping, suspense-filled stories.

Digital Switchover Drop-in
This is a free event.
Book in the library or email: Wisbech.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Engage: Tales From the Riverbank @ St Ives Library
Come with us on a voyage of discovery as we hear of the flora, fauna, and tales from our beautiful St Ives riverbank, shared with us today by St Ives Electric Boat Company.
Engage talks are free, but we kindly ask for a donation towards the cost of running and organising the wonderful events we put on.
To book your place, ask at the front desk in St Ives Library or email stives.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Cambourne Library Refurbishment
An opportunity for the community to see the exciting plans for the refurbishment of Cambourne Library.
We will be displaying the designers drawings to give an indication of the way the library will look and how the space will be expanded and used.
Refreshments available.

Engage: 'Wild and Well' with Earth and Mind @Willingham Library
Learn about Earth & Mind’s ‘Foraging for Wellbeing’ sessions at Milton Country Park, and join in with their microgreens activity. There will be time for questions, as well as a hot drink and a chat.
Free drop-in event, donations welcome.

Engage - Duxford Airfield, Past and Present
The history of Duxford airfield from 1918 to its current position as a world ranking aircraft museum.
Bernard Olley (Guest Speaker)

Indoor Kurling @Papworth Library
Do you fancy playing indoor kurling in the Library?
Join us whether you are new to the sport or a member of an existing club.
With support from Papworth Kurling Club, we are pleased to be able to offer additional sessions in Papworth Library.
Closed library, drop-in session.
Refreshments available. Donations welcome.

Engage: “Whodunnit?” - Discovering Huntingdon’s 19th Century Crimes
Time to get curious about local history by discovering some real-life whodunnit's from 19th century Huntingdonshire.
Join us to find out about some sensational crimes that we uncovered while researching Cambridgeshire Libraries free online reference library. Learn about the fate of murderers such as Joshua Slade and Walter Horseford and then turn detective when we look at the unsolved murders of William Snelling and PC Lamb.
FREE talk (donations welcome). Adults only.
Booking required. Collect a ticket from Huntingdon Library,
call 0345 045 5225, or email Huntingdon.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
A Care Together event, creating a greener, fairer and more caring Cambridgeshire.

Secrets and Suspense, with author Alison Stockham
Bestselling author of psychological thrillers, Alison Stockham, introduces her latest novel The Man She Married.
Find out about Alison’s writing journey and the inspirations behind her gripping, suspense-filled stories.
Tickets £5 available from the desk at Bar Hill Library, or contact BarHill.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

DUPLO Lego session @Willingham Library
This is a free event but donations are welcome.
Book in the library or email: BarHill.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Lego club
Come and build something amazing with our huge collection of Lego bricks!
All ages are welcome. 50p per child - book a ticket or drop in and pay on the day. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Space Crafts
This is a paid event.
Book in the library or email: Huntingdon.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Space Mobile Craft
Join us for Science week and make an amazing space mobile out of recyclable materials.
This craft event is suitable for children aged 4 years +.
£2 per child. Booking is essential as places are limited.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information, please ask a member of staff, call 0345 045 5225 or email: Huntingdon.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Craft Club
This is paid event.
Book in the library or email: Wisbech.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Engage: Local Author Diane Calton-Smith
This is a free event, but donations are welcome.
Book in the library or email: Ely.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Engage: conversations with an Executioner
This is a free event, but donations are welcome.
Book your tickets in the library or email:Ely.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Engage: Pottering in the Pightle
This is a free event, but donations are welcome.
Book in the library or email: StNeots.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Digital Switchover Event
This is a free event.
Book in the library or email: Cambourne.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

LEGO Club
This is paid event.
Book in the library or email: Wisbech.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Imagination Station craft activity
Come and join us for creative, story based crafting fun at Whittlesey Library.
For ages 3 years and over. All children to be accompanied by an adult. 50p per child, tickets available from the library Help Desk.

Space Crafts
This is a paid event.
Book in the library or email: Huntingdon.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Engage: Life in the Colonies: A Woman’s Role
This is a free event but donation are welcome.
Book in the library or email: Wisbech.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Engage - Scam and Fraud Awareness - Cambridgeshire Police
An overview of how criminals know your email address and telephone number, how they use the telephone and the internet to send you messages with the intent of deceiving you into believing they are genuine. With a raised awareness you will be in a good position to help manage suspicious communications and protect your electronic devices from cyber criminals.

Engage Extra Workshop: The Watchful 'I' - Writing your own Haiku
Join local poet Stuart Henson, for a beginner’s workshop on creating your own Haiku.
Try your hand at the smallest of poems and cultivate the art of looking - taking inspiration from Stuart’s latest poetry collection “A Handful of Wasps” and the wonderful illustrations by Houghton-based artist Bill Sanderson.
Image: Wasp Apple by Bill Sanderson
£4 per person. Tea/coffee provided. Adults only.
Booking required. Ask at Huntingdon Library, call 0345 045 5225, or email Huntingdon.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Mother’s Day Crafts
This is a paid event.
Book in the library or email: Huntingdon.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Fugolburna Film Screening plus Q&A
A film about our chalk streams, from Fulbourn Forum.
Free event, please book in the library or contact BarHill.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Engage: London Ambulance Solo Responder
This is free event, but donations are welcome.
Book in the library or email: Wisbech.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Mother’s Day Crafts
Let your Mum or someone special know they rock by making them a Mother’s Day card and decorating a personalised pebble.
This craft event is suitable for children aged 4 years +.
£2 per child. Booking is essential as places are limited.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information, please ask a member of staff, call 0345 045 5225 or email: Huntingdon.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Mother’s Day Crafts
This is a paid event.
Book in the library or email: Huntingdon.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Author Talk: Rosie Zanders @Bar Hill Library
As part of our regular Coffee, Cake and Conversation sessions on a Tuesday morning, this month we have an author talk.
Rosie Zanders, a former Cambridge Blue Badge Guide, will be talking about her book Cambridge per diem, a daily chronicle of Cambridge connections.
This book is a collection of Cambridge anniversaries, at least one for every day of the calendar year; it offers stories, reflections and insights into some of the remarkable people who have inhabited or passed through this remarkable city. The talk is tailormade for 1st April, focusing on today’s anniversaries.
Free to come and everyone is welcome.

Engage: The RAF's oldest friend @Willingham Library
Come along to hear how the RAF Benevolent Fund supports members of the RAF Family through thick and thin providing practical, emotional, and financial support whenever they need it.
Free drop-in event.
Donations welcome.


Engage: The Digital Switchover
This is a free event, but donations are welcome.
Book in the library or email: Huntingdon.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Bridge Building Workshop
This is a paid event.
Book in the library or email: BarHill.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Engage: Mrs Cromwell’s Recipes
This is a free event, but donations are welcome.
Book in the library or email: Ely.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Engage: Churchill’s Secret Army
This is a free event, but donations are welcome.
Book your tickets in the library or email:Ely.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Unicorn Day Crafts
This is a paid event.
Book in the library or email: Huntingdon.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Unicorn hobby horse
Celebrate Unicorn Day by creating your very own magical unicorn to ride home on.
£2 per child. Booking is advised as places are limited.
This event is suitable for children aged 4 years +.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please ask a member of staff, call 0345 045 5225 or
email: Huntingdon.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Easter Holiday Craft
This is paid event.
Book in the library or email: Wisbech.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Lego club
Come and build something amazing with our huge collection of Lego bricks!
All ages are welcome. 50p per child - book a ticket or drop in and pay on the day. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

LEGO Club
This is paid event.
Book in the library or email: Wisbech.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

LEGO Robot Wars Easter
This is a paid event.
Book your tickets in the library or email:Ely.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Imagination Station craft activity
Come and join us for creative, story based crafting fun at Whittlesey Library.
For ages 3 years and over. All children to be accompanied by an adult. 50p per child, tickets available from the library Help Desk.

Craft Club
This is paid event.
Book in the library or email: Wisbech.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Author Talk - Heidi Swain
This is paid event.
Book in the library or email: Wisbech.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Author Talk: Fiona Schneider
Join us at Wisbech Library for a talk by Fiona Schneider Author of The Paris Affair
This event costs £3. Please book your place at the library Help Desk.
Refreshments will be on offer.

Fugolburna Film Screening plus Q&A
A film about our chalk streams, from Fulbourn Forum.
Free event, please book in the library or contact Cambourne.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Festival of Stories: Storymaking with Ellie Sandall
This is a free event.
Book in the library or email: March.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Harry Potter Day
Grab your wands and spellbooks! Wisbech Library is transforming into Hogwarts for a day of magical family fun this Friday, 21st February. Don't miss out—it's going to be charm-ing!
Classes Include:
Herbology – Unearth the wonders of magical plants.
Magic Numbers – Math has never been this spellbinding!
Coding the Tri-Wizard Maze – Conquer enchanted challenges in this digital duel.
Morning Session: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
This enchanting event is perfect for parents/carers and their little wizards. But remember, adults must stay with their children—after all, “it’s Levi-OH-sa, not Levi-o-SA,” and we don’t want anyone accidentally vanishing!
Important Notes:
Max of 2 children per adult (don’t let the Sorting Hat catch you sneaking extra!).
Costumes are encouraged—who will you come as: a daring Gryffindor, a clever Ravenclaw, a loyal Hufflepuff, or a cunning Slytherin?
There is a short application process for this event - to book a space please call 01353 613013 or email cambsals@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Festival of Stories: Mark Making fun in the library @Sawston Library
This is a free event.
Book in the library or email: Cambourne.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Festival of Stories: Storymaking with Ellie Sandall
This is free event.
Book in the library or email: Wisbech.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Marvellous Bookmarks
This is a free event.
Book in the library or email: March.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Dragon Craft
Join us for some fierce and fiery fun making your own puppet paper dragons! Using paper, pens, sequins and more - you can be as creative as you want!
This craft event is suitable for children aged 4 years +.
£1 per child. Booking is essential as places are limited.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information, please ask a member of staff, call 0345 045 5225 or email: Huntingdon.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Harry Potter Day
Grab your wands and spellbooks! Wisbech Library is transforming into Hogwarts for a day of magical family fun this Friday, 21st February. Don't miss out—it's going to be charm-ing!
Classes Include:
Herbology – Unearth the wonders of magical plants.
Magic Numbers – Math has never been this spellbinding!
Coding the Tri-Wizard Maze – Conquer enchanted challenges in this digital duel.
Morning Session: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
This enchanting event is perfect for parents/carers and their little wizards. But remember, adults must stay with their children—after all, “it’s Levi-OH-sa, not Levi-o-SA,” and we don’t want anyone accidentally vanishing!
Important Notes:
Max of 2 children per adult (don’t let the Sorting Hat catch you sneaking extra!).
Costumes are encouraged—who will you come as: a daring Gryffindor, a clever Ravenclaw, a loyal Hufflepuff, or a cunning Slytherin?
There is a short application process for this event - to book a space please call 01353 613013 or email cambsals@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Half Term Crafternoon:
This is a free event but donations are welcome.
Book your tickets in the library or email: StNeots.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Story Making with Ellie Sandall
Ellie’s session is based on ‘The Quickest Bedtime Story Ever’ by Louise Fitzgerald & Kate Hindley. This interactive storytelling sessions, uses props, rhymes & a craft activity to help children get ready to tell the story. Please bring a pillow and teddy from home.
This event is FREE. Booking is advised as places are limited. This event is suitable for children aged 3-5 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information please ask a member of staff, call 0345 045 5225 or email: Huntingdon.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Fancy Dress and Magical Crafts at Great Shelford Library
Come along in your best fancy dress and have fun making Magical crafts.
Suitable from 4 years.
£2 per child.
Parents and carers, please stay with your children.
Booking and payment in the library or via Cambourne.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Bridge Building Workshop
This is a paid event.
Book your tickets in the library or email: Barhill.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Festival of Stories: Storymaking with Ellie Sandall
This is a free event.
Book in the library or email: BarHill.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Love your Pets - Ramsey Library Children’s Craft Session
Children’s Craft Session
Join us for some pet themed crafts!
Suitable for ages 2-12, younger siblings welcome
£1 per child
Booking available at the front desk
Children must be accompanied by an adult


Family LEGO Robotics
This is a free event.
Book in the library or email: March.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Half Term Activities with Dog’s Trust
This is a free event.
Book in the library or email: StNeots.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Mosaic workshop event
Work with professional mosaic artist Carolyn Ash to help us complete a beautiful mosaic ‘postcard’ that shows the sights, heritage and nature around Wisbech.
FREE TO JOIN IN - No need to book DROP IN FOR AS LONG AS YOU WANT Suitable for: Adults and children aged 3+ yr

Matty Long Drawing Workshop
Creator of SUPER HAPPY MAGIC FOREST, the new hit CBBC show, Matty Long is coming to Huntingdon Library. Learn how to draw characters from the Super Happy Magic Forest book and TV series step-by-step with Matty.
Suitable for children aged 5 - 8 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
FREE funded workshop as part of the Every Child a Member Project in Huntingdon but places are limited so booking is essential.
To book your place please ask a member of staff at the library, call 0345 045 5225 or email: Huntingdon.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Festival of stories: Storymaking with Ellie Sandall
This is a free event.
Book your tickets in the library or email:Ely.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Engage: The RAF's oldest friend @Histon Library
Come along to hear how the RAF Benevolent Fund supports members of the RAF Family through thick and thin providing practical, emotional, and financial support whenever they need it.
Free drop-in event.
Donations welcome.

Matty Long Drawing Workshop
Creator of SUPER HAPPY MAGIC FOREST, the new hit CBBC show, Matty Long is coming to Huntingdon Library. Learn how to draw characters from the Super Happy Magic Forest book and TV series step-by-step with Matty.
Suitable for children aged 5 - 8 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
FREE funded workshop as part of the Every Child a Member Project in Huntingdon but places are limited so booking is essential.
To book your place please ask a member of staff at the library, call 0345 045 5225 or email: Huntingdon.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Dragon Crafts
This is a paid event.
Book in the library or email: Huntingdon.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Videography/Greenscreen Workshop
This is a free event.
Book in the library or email: March.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Family LEGO Event @ Cambourne Library
Come along and have some fun making LEGO models.
All materials provided– regular Lego and Duplo. £2 per child.
Please book at the library reception or via Cambourne.referral@cambriddgeshire.gov.uk.
Parents and carers, please stay with your children.

Design Your Own Bag
This is a paid event.
Book in the library or email: Wisbech.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Festival of Stories: Storymaking Workshop
This is a paid event.
Book in the library or email: StNeots.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Half Term Crafternoon
This is a free event but donations are welcome.
Book your tickets in the library or email: StNeots.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Play Doh Animation
This is a paid event.
Book in the library or email: Ely.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Festival of Stories: Mark making fun in the library @Linton Library
This is a free event.
Book in the library or email: Cambourne.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Song Recording
This is a free event.
Book in the library or email: March.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk