Upcoming events.
Local and Community History Month at Huntingdon Library
Huntingdon Library are celebrating Local and Community History with a programme of free events.
Unless otherwise stated these events require advance booking. Places are limited.
Please ask staff at Huntingdon Library, email Huntingdon.Library@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or call 0345 045 5225
Please follow the links for full details:
Saturday 25th April, 11am - 12.30pm, The RAF Pathfinders, part 1
Saturday 2nd May, 1.30pm - 3pm, The History of Theatre Buildings in Cambridgeshire
Thursday 7th May, 1.30pm - 3pm, Engage: The History of Papworth Village Settlement
Saturday 9th May, 11am - 12.30pm, Cromwell’s Navy: The Naval Revolution 1640 - 1660
Wednesday 13th May, 1.30pm - 3pm, From Parchment to Pixels
Saturday 16th May, 10.30am - 2pm, Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire Family History Society, Family History Research session. Drop-in event
Saturday 30th May, 10.30am - 1.30pm, Meet a 17th Century School Master. Drop-in event
Thursday 4th June, 1.30pm - 3pm, Engage: Operation Epsilon
Saturday 6th June, 11am - 12.30pm, The RAF Pathfinders, part 2
Engage @ St Ives Library: Tree Rings: Cambridge University Scientific Research
What can we learn from tree rings? Discover more as Alexis Arzipe shares scientific research from Cambridge University into tree ring dating.
To reserve your place email stives.library@cambridgeshire.gov.uk, call 03450455225 or ask at St Ives library.
This is a free event, but donations are welcome to support future events. Refreshments available.
Engage: The History of Papworth Village Settlement
Royal Papworth Hospital - now part of the Biomedical Campus in Cambridge - started its history more than a century ago as a Tuberculose sanatorium and village settlement in Papworth Everard.
Join Lalie Constantin, Heritage Officer at Royal Papworth Hospital, to discover the daily life of the inhabitants of this extraordinary village, which was a world unique experiment in the treatment of TB. Come and learn more about the history of the most famous village in Cambridgeshire!
FREE talk (donations welcome). Adults only.
Booking required. Ask at Huntingdon Library, call 0345 045 5225, or email Huntingdon.Library@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Image: patient outside a 'TB hut' at Papworth Everard. Courtesy of Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
NHS vaccination Rhyme Time at Whittlesey Library
Join us at Whittlesey Library for Rhyme time where we will be joined by the NHS Vaccination team.
If your child is missing vaccines or you have any vaccine concerns come along for an informal chat with the team.
Some vaccinations will be available at this event.
This event is free.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Spanish StoryTime at St Neots Library
Join us for a special themed storytime, with a selection of stories and songs in Spanish.
For children aged 3 and over.
FREE. Drop-in. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Accessibility information: St Neots Library is wheelchair accessible. There is an accessible toilet and private baby-changing facilities on site. Blue badge holder parking spaces are available at the car park next to the library. For full details of St Neots Library’s facilities, visit: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/directory/listings/st-neots-library
[Cover image shows knitted ducks with a fabric background, depicting the nursery rhyme “5 Little Ducks”.]
Cromwell’s Navy - The Naval Revolution 1640- 1680
In the mid-1600s the English navy went from being a small fleet supplemented by merchant vessels to the largest and most powerful navy in the world, a professional navy with proper administration, rules, and training.
Discover how this happened thanks to the influence of a small group of men, many of whom attended Huntingdon Grammar School!
Speaker Stuart Orme, curator of the Cromwell Museum
Free talk. Adults only. Advance booking essential.
For information and booking please ask at Huntingdon Library, call 0345 045 5225, or email Huntingdon.Library@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Mahjong Club at St Neots Library
Mahjong is a fantastic and popular Asian game, which involves strategies, memory and a bit of luck. The basics are very easy to learn. Our experienced club members will be happy to share their knowledge. Come and join us for some fun. Beginners welcome.
Drop-in. Free. Donations welcome.
Accessibility information: St Neots Library is wheelchair accessible. There is an accessible toilet and private baby-changing facilities on site. Blue badge holder parking spaces are available at the car park next to the library. For full details of St Neots Library’s facilities, visit: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/directory/listings/st-neots-library
[Image shows mahjong tiles. Photo credit: Jing Bo Wang on Unsplash. Free photo licence.]
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Engage: Riverside Miniature Railway - St Neots
Come along and hear Ivan Hewlett, chair of Riverside Miniature Railway, talk about the origins of Riverside Miniature Railway, how his fascination with miniature railways began, why the railway became established in Riverside Park and some of the challenges faced in getting things up and running.
Free event, donations welcome.
To book your place, email stneots.library@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or ask at St Neots library.
From Parchment to Pixels
The FSB Scanning Bureau is part of Cambridgeshire Archives and specialises in the digital photography of historical documents.
Photographer Sue Martin and archivist Alan Akeroyd talk about the techniques of document digitisation, the photographic equipment they use and some of the archives which they have digitised over the years.
Free talk. Adults only. Advance booking essential.
Please ask at Huntingdon Library, call 0345 045 5225, or email Huntingdon.Library@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Engage: Bees in the Garden
Join us for a talk on our native species of bees and pollinators.
Cambridgeshire & Huntingdonshire Family History Society Research Session
If you are looking to start tracing your family history and don’t know where to begin, or need some help with an elusive ancestor - come and see our friendly volunteers from the Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire Family History Society.
You never know what you might discover...
FREE Drop-in session. No need to book.
Engage: Whittlesey Library Luna Hogs Chatteris Rescue
Luna Hogs Chatteris Rescue, a small hedgehog voluntary rescue based in Chatteris, rescues and rehabilitates ill hedgehogs in and around the Fens. Find out about why hedgehog numbers are being lost and what you can do to help.
Speaker: Sue Hughes
Sue is normally accompanied by African Pygmy hedgehog ‘Nula’
This is a free event with limited seating, booking is essential. Please book through Eventbrite Engage at Whittlesey Library - Luna Hogs Chatteris Rescue Tickets, Monday, May 18 • 1:30 PM - 3 PM | Eventbrite
Engage@Ramsey: Photo Reconnaissance during WWII
Photographic reconnaissance was a key contributor to overall intelligence during WWII. Join James Blackwood from RAF Wyton to discover the bigger picture.
To reserve your place please email stives.library@cambridgeshire.gov.uk, call 0345 045 5225 or ask at Ramsey Library.
This is a free event, but donations are welcome to support future events. Refreshments available.
Antarctic Adventure: Tales from a polar scientist
Tickets £2 per family from the library or contact BarHill.Library@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Suitable for ages 7-14 with accompanying adult.
Calling all budding polar explorers! Join us as we set sail south to the bottom of the world, to a place where solid sea ice covers the ocean, penguins hitch rides on drifting icebergs, and giant rivers of ice flow from the land into the sea. After 6 weeks in the Southern Ocean on board the Royal Research Ship Sir David Attenborough, Roseanne Smith (PhD researcher at the British Antarctic Survey) has returned to the UK and will share her story of the amazing sights, sounds and science of Antarctica. This story-based session will include some interactive activities and even some real Antarctic ice all the way from the frozen continent.
Rainbow Crafts
Come and join us for some summer fun! Create your own sun and rainbow to add some colour to your room.
Starfish Craft
Join us for a morning of under-the-sea crafting where you will make a starfish bead decoration.
Professor Pompoose at Whittlesey
Get ready to join The Professor during half-term week for a fun-filled interactive session exploring nature and the environment. Discover new things and make a nature themed craft.
Free event for children ages 4-12 yrs
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Book at : Whittlesey Library – main desk
Junior Drawing Club
Welcome to St Neots Library Junior Drawing Club! Come and join us for an artistic afternoon this half-term holiday. If you draw a book character, it may get displayed in the library!
Pencils and paper will be provided. Please note that this is not a taught class.
Free. Donations welcome. No need to book.
Accessibility information: St Neots Library is wheelchair accessible. There is an accessible toilet and private baby-changing facilities on site. Blue badge holder parking spaces are available at the car park next to the library. For full details of St Neots Library’s facilities, visit: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/.../st-neots-library
[Image description: A coloured pencil drawing of a blue-haired girl with a beret. The book character is Hilda from Luke Pearson’s Hilda series. The drawing was done by a junior member of St Neots Library.]
17th Century School
Meet the grammar school master, find out what school was like in the 17th century, and take part in a lesson or two!
FREE - drop-in. No booking required. Suitable for ages 6+
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For information ask at Huntingdon Library, call 0345 045 5225, or email Huntingdon.Library@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
This event has kindly been provided by The Cromwell Museum, Huntingdon.
Engage @ St Ives Library: Why on earth would a Mayor jump out of a plane? And other stories...
Join us to discover the answer which will be delivered by our former Mayor of St Ives, Julie Kerr.
Julie will give us an insight into ‘A year in the Life of a Town Mayor’ and will be happy to take all your questions.
To reserve your place, email stives.library@cambridgeshire.gov.uk, call 0345 045 5225 or ask at St Ives Library.
This is a free event, but donations are welcome to support future events. Refreshments available.
Engage: Operation Epsilon
Join author Roger Leivers for a talk which takes you behind the scenes of Farm Hall, Godmanchester, as we ‘listen in’ on the conversations of the 10 German scientists.
From July 1945 to January 1946 they happily occupied the Hall, reading the daily newspapers, listening to the radio, looked after by their own German PoW staff, the best food and wine (and spirits). Even playing ball games in the garden.
All the time their every word was being transcribed across the road by a team of translators.
FREE talk (donations welcome). Adults only. Advance booking essential.
Please ask at Huntingdon Library, call 0345 045 5225, or email Huntingdon.Library@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
RAF Pathfinders part 2
Join James Blackwood from RAF Wyton, for Pathfinders talk part 2, which details a typical 24 hrs in Bomber Command - from the operation order being dispatched, the planning, execution and recovery of a bombing operation. James will then discuss two important operations that were lead by the Pathfinders.
Free talk. Adults only. Places for this talk are limited. Advance booking essential.
For information and tickets please ask at Huntingdon Library, call 0345 045 5225, or email Huntingdon.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Image: RAF Bomber Command, Short Stirling and crew of No. 1651 HCU (Heavy Conversion Unit) at Waterbeach, 1942. , Wikimedia Commons
Mahjong Club at St Neots Library
Mahjong is a fantastic and popular Asian game, which involves strategies, memory and a bit of luck. The basics are very easy to learn. Our experienced club members will be happy to share their knowledge. Come and join us for some fun. Beginners welcome.
Drop-in. Free. Donations welcome.
Accessibility information: St Neots Library is wheelchair accessible. There is an accessible toilet and private baby-changing facilities on site. Blue badge holder parking spaces are available at the car park next to the library. For full details of St Neots Library’s facilities, visit: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/directory/listings/st-neots-library
[Image shows mahjong tiles. Photo credit: Jing Bo Wang on Unsplash. Free photo licence.]
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Storytime and Craft
Come and celebrate Libraries Week with a special storytime and craft.
Belgrave Road with author Manish Chauhan
What does it mean to belong somewhere, or with someone? Manish Chauhan introduces his moving novel about two immigrants finding love in a new country. An event for Refugee Week 2026.
Anthony Blunt and the Cambridge Spies, with author Piers Blofeld
The extraordinary and shocking untold story of Anthony Blunt, one of the infamous Cambridge Spies.
Anthony Blunt and the Cambridge Spies, with author Piers Blofeld
The extraordinary and shocking untold story of Anthony Blunt, one of the infamous Cambridge Spies.
Atlantic Furies, with author Midge Gillies
In her book Atlantic Furies, Midge Gillies uncovers the stories of Elsie Mackay, Lady Anne Savile, Frances Grayson, Ruth Elder, Amelia Earhart, and Mabel Boll. These courageous, rule-breaking aviators risked everything to prove that women could fly the Atlantic. Some had lied to their families in order not to be stopped, others duped the press about their intentions and, ultimately, three lost their lives, but each pushed the boundaries of the possible.
Atlantic Furies celebrates the bravery, panache, and drive of these trail-blazing aviators, who showed the world that it wasn’t just men who could conquer the skies.
Tickets £3, please book in the library or contact BarHill.Library@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Doors open at 7pm for refreshments. The talk begins at 7:30pm and the event will include time for Q&A and to buy books and have them signed by the author.
We are proud to offer this author event in the National Year of Reading.
ENGAGE at St Neots: Fun with Chinese Characterss
Join native speaker Winnie to explore the beauty and logic of the Chinese writing system. She’ll use a fun way to help you recognise at least 10 characters! After the talk, you will have a chance to try writing Chinese characters yourselves too.
Please book at the desk or email stneots.library@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Free. Donations welcome.
Accessibility information: St Neots Library is wheelchair accessible. There is an accessible toilet and private baby-changing facilities on site. Blue badge holder parking spaces are available at the car park next to the library. For full details of St Neots Library’s facilities, visit: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/directory/listings/st-neots-library
[Cover image shows the Chinese character for “character” with a pastel coloured background.]
Engage: RAF Photographic Reconnaissance
There can be no doubt that photographic reconnaissance was a key contributor to the overall intelligence picture throughout the Second World War. The old saying that a picture is worth a thousand words was never more truly demonstrated.
The History of Theatre Buildings in Cambridgeshire
From purpose built theatres to former breweries, there's been lots of buildings used for performances in Cambridgeshire. Join our local studies librarian, Mary Burgess, for a fascinating talk about buildings used for performing arts across the county.
Free talk. Adults only. Advance booking essential.
For information please ask at Huntingdon Library, call 0345 045 5225, or email Huntingdon.Library@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Image: Engraving of Huntingdon Literary and Scientific Institute c.1842 (Commemoration Hall )courtesy of Huntingdonshire Archives. Ref: MC3/4/9
Neighbourhood Policing Drop in @ Buckden Library
Your chance to meet the local Neighbourhood Policing Team and speak with them about any concerns or issues you have within the community.
For more information, email stneots.library@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Engage: The Wonderful World of the Honey Bee
Join us for a fascinating talk by Kathy McIntyre.
Find out who lives in the hive, how they make honey, pollination, first aid for bee stings, wild bees and bumble bees.
Free refreshments available with donations always welcome.
Belinda Bauer: The Impossible Thing
Multi-award-winning crime writer Belinda Bauer will discuss her intriguing historical mystery 'The Impossible Thing'. This is a free event but please book in advance.
Engage: A House through Time at Buckden Library
Have you ever wanted to find out more about the history of a house local to you? Or maybe of your own home?
From maps, newspapers, photographs and a wealth of other historical resources Carys Fyson, from Cambridgeshire Archives, takes a look at the many ways you can discover the history of the houses around you. Carys will guide you through the key sources of information with plenty of opportunity to ask questions.
Booking is essential and open now either at Buckden library, by telephone 0345 045 5225 or email StNeots.Library@Cambridgeshire.gov.uk . Tickets are free but donations are always welcome to help us keep these events running.
RAF Pathfinders Talk - part 1
Join James Blackwood from RAF Wyton, for a talk about the early days of the RAF’s Bomber Command.
We will be discussing the issues that Bomber Command had with accurate bombing, which leads us onto the formation of No 8 Group Path Finding Force, and the tactics and systems they employed.
Free talk. Adults only. Places for this talk are limited. Advance booking essential.
Please ask at Huntingdon Library, call 0345 045 5225, or email Huntingdon.Library@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Image: Aircrew walking beneath the nose of a Short Stirling aircraft, Waterbeach 1942, Wikimedia Commons
Hedgehog Pinecone Craft
Visit Huntingdon library to make your very own hedgehog. We will be making our hedgehogs out of pine cones, paper and little lollypop sticks. You’ll be able to decorate your hedgehog in colour pens and paper and add googly eyes.
NHS vaccination Rhyme Time at Wisbech Library
Join us at Wisbech Library for Rhyme time where we will be joined by the NHS Vaccination team.
If your child is missing vaccines or you have any vaccine concerns come along for an informal chat with the team.
Some vaccinations will be available at this event.
This event is free.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
St Neots Library World Book Night Event
St Neots Library are hosting a World Book Night event at the Citizen Hub to celebrate all things books and reading! 2026 is the National Year of Reading and we're on a mission to get more people into the joy of reading for pleasure. Our event will begin at 6pm with a sociable drop-in meet and mingle - come chat to us and others about all things books and reading. Haven't read a book in a while? No problem! We're happy to chat about ways to get back into reading and other services the library offers.
Between 7-8pm we'll take part in the #ReadingHour where you can get cosy in the relaxed atmosphere of the Citizen Hub and settle down to read something yourself, or sit back and be read to! We'll be showcasing one of our Read A Little Aloud sessions which is basically Storytime for adults where we read a selection of excerpts from books, poems and articles on a theme - our theme will of course be books and reading!
Free to attend.
World Book Night at Wisbech Library
Wisbech Library invites you to WORLD BOOK NIGHT
Do you struggle to visit the library in our usual opening hours?
Have a look round your local library and celebrate World Book Night with us.
Come in for free refreshments and see what we have to offer.
First 35 customers will receive a free book.
Cyber Escape Room at Great Shelford Library
Can you crack the case before time runs out?
You’re part of a top cyber investigation team. After taking down a notorious cyber gang, your detective chief inspector has been accused of fabricating the evidence. The gang wants the case dropped – but you know the truth. Solve a series of puzzles in 30 minutes to prove the DCI’s innocence and lock the criminals away for good. Run by PC Nigel Sutton
Work in teams of up to 5 people. Fastest Team wins.
Please book in the library or email: Cambourne.library@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Community CPR session at St Neots Library
Learn the skills to Save a Life!
Come along to a CPR & Defibrillator Training Session hosted by Magpas Air Ambulance.
Free event, donations welcome.
Book your place in the library or email stneots.library@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Engage: The Birds and Management of the Nene Washes
Come and hear about the rarer birds and wildlife found on the Nene Washes and how the RSPB manages the land for them.
Speaker: Charlie Kitchin, formerly RSPB manager of the nature reserve on the Nene washes
Free event, refreshments available, donations welcome
Advance booking essential. Limited seating. Please book your free seat via Eventbrite.
Saturday Craft Club at Wisbech Library
Join us to make cosy book nook dioramas and bookmarks ready for World Book Night.
For Children aged 3+
50p per child
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Pop-up Book Club at St Neots Library - Ali Smith's Public Library & Other Stories
To celebrate World Book Night and the National Year of Reading we'll be discussing Public Library by Ali Smith - a collection of short stories about the power of books, reading and public libraries!
Copies will be available to borrow from the library.
Read the book in advance and come along to discuss it over tea and biscuits in the library. You don't need to have been to any of our previous book discussion meetings, each pop-up book club is a stand-alone session. Everyone welcome!
Accessibility information: St Neots Library is wheelchair accessible. There is an accessible toilet and private baby-changing facilities on site. Blue badge holder parking spaces are available at the car park next to the library. For full details of St Neots Library’s facilities, visit: https://info.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/.../service.page...
[Image description: The front cover of the book Public Library by Ali Smith shows two people reading - a woman in a red shirt and navy hat is sat facing one way and a man in a blue shirt is laying down facing the other way.]
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Spring Mobile Craft
Come and join us in creating a marvellous mobile that will brighten up your room. Just in time for the Spring season!
Face to face with Jasper Fforde at Ely Library
A rare opportunity to meet bestselling absurdist author Jasper Fforde.
Face to face with Jasper Fforde at St Neots Library
A rare chance to meet best selling absurdist author Jasper Fforde.
Mahjong Club at St Neots Library
Mahjong is a fantastic and popular Asian game, which involves strategies, memory and a bit of luck. The basics are very easy to learn. Our experienced club members will be happy to share their knowledge. Come and join us for some fun. Beginners welcome.
Drop-in. Free. Donations welcome.
Accessibility information: St Neots Library is wheelchair accessible. There is an accessible toilet and private baby-changing facilities on site. Blue badge holder parking spaces are available at the car park next to the library. For full details of St Neots Library’s facilities, visit: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/directory/listings/st-neots-library
[Image shows mahjong tiles. Photo credit: Jing Bo Wang on Unsplash. Free photo licence.]
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Lego Club at Wisbech Library
Come and enjoy our wide range of Lego at Wisbech Library
All ages welcome!
50p per child
All children must be accompanied by an adult
Lego Club at Whittlesey Library
Come and enjoy our wide range of Lego at Whittlesey Library
50p per child
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
FULLY BOOKED - Pet Rock Craft
Get creative decorating your own pet rock and carrier box!
Easter Craft Sessions at Sawston Library
Join our Easter craft activities at Sawston Library, making wooden spoon bunnies, and/or colouring paper eggs, and having fun together! These are free, drop-in sessions. No booking is required; donations are welcomed. Hope to see you there!
Natural Art at Wisbech Library
Explore the world of art in nature. Vegetable printing, using nature's brushes and printing leaves
This is part of the 50 Things to do before you're five challenge come join us for an event inspired by number 48, Natural Art.
This event is FREE, Suitable for children 0-5 years
Children must be acompanied by an adult.
Easter Special Recycling Family Day at Wisbech Library
A colourful, family friendly, Easter themed event at Wisbech Library
Make a bird feeder, decorate cakes, make a pot from newspaper plant a seed and watch it grow!
This event is a free drop-in event, no need to book!
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Yaxley Countryside Volunteers
Join Reg Bingham as he discusses the history of the local Yaxley Countryside Volunteers group. Discover the wonderful work the group does for our village and potentially get involved!
The Naseby: Cromwell's Warship
See the model of The Naseby, the flagship of Cromwell’s Navy, in working condition for the first time.
Meet the volunteers who have been restoring it, and try the controls yourself!
Free - drop-in event. No need to book.
This event is provided in partnership with The Cromwell Museum
Engage at St Neots Library - Horace Clarabut, photographer
An illustrated talk by Rodney Todman showing some of Mr Clarabut’s photographs of life in St Neots 1900 - 1916.
Free event, donations welcome.
To book your place, email stneots.library@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or ask at St Neots Library.
Storytime with Belle (FULLY BOOKED)
Join Belle the princess for a morning of stories, games and dancing.
Free event, suitable for children aged 3+
Booking essential as places are limited.
Please call into St Neots Library to book your place.
Easter Craft Sessions at Sawston Library
Join our Easter craft activities at Sawston Library, making wooden spoon bunnies, and/or colouring paper eggs, and having fun together! These are free, drop-in sessions. No booking is required; donations are welcomed. Hope to see you there!