Family Gardening Session
Come and earn a SCART badge in this hands-on gardening session! Plant seeds, learn about bees and get your hands dirty! Suitable for children aged 4-12 and their families; free,...
Meet the Author: Priya Thomas
Local author Priya Thomas discusses her delightful Spanish language books and puppets, as well as introducing you to some Spanish culture! Suitable for children aged 5-12, free entry.
Family Yoga Session
Have a go at yoga at a fun taster session – loose, comfortable clothing recommended, suitable for children aged 4-12. Free, places bookable at the library.
Evening with Milly Johnson
Bestselling author Milly Johnson discusses what life as a writer is really like, and chats about her latest novel. Tickets £6, £5 for library members or £3 concessions, including refreshments...
Female Reform Union & Peterloo Talk
Yvonne Eckersley presents a talk on Leigh and Wigan’s female reform unions and Peterloo. On this day in 1819 60,000 people walked to St. Peter’s Field in support of political...
Ormskirk Motorfest
Check out a great selection of cars old and new including fast Fords, British classics and emergency service vehicles. The Concours D’Elegance – a static display of over 300 cars...
Wigan Civic Trust Humphry Repton Talk
Welcome return of Gareth Williams, Curator at Weston Park in Shropshire, to give an entertaining and erudite talk on Humphry Repton, last of great English Landscape designers of 18th Century....
Meet the Author: Mary Paulson-Ellis
Bestselling author of The Other Mrs. Walker Mary Paulson-Ellis will discuss her new novel, answer audience questions and sign copies of her books. Tickets £6 including drink on entry and...
Ashton Coal Mining Talk
This historical talk discusses Ashton-in-Makerfield’s coal mining heritage from 1500-1900, particularly the large collieries at Garswood Hall, Bryn Hall and Park Colliery. Entry £3.
Meet the Author: Ted Dakin
Local author Ted Dakin transports you back in time with stories about growing up in Wigan from his Wigan Pier series. Free entry.