Go All In with The Library Presents Book Lists
Dive into book lists based around The Library Presents events this season.
Rhythms of Africa, Percussion Workshop
Discover the vibrant rhythms of the Africa! A hands-on percussion workshop led by Pan-African musician Obase-Aboli Masango.
Fused Glass Workshop
Join June Massey, Fused Glass artist, to explore your creative skills to make a beautiful, fused glass dish that you will treasure forever.
Collage, Explore, Express and Create Workshop
Cut, collage, and draw your way into new ideas of identity, creativity, and community.
Once Upon a Time in Fenland (Theatre)
Uncover the secrets of human existence (in Fenland). Go back in time: to the Romans and then into pre-history when Fenland was joined to the European continent.
The Zoo that comes to you (Puppetry)
Two wildlife enthusiasts who provide care to animals in need, now have a sanctuary full of animals, but no visitors!
The Zoo that comes to you (Puppetry)
Two wildlife enthusiasts who provide care to animals in need, now have a sanctuary full of animals, but no visitors!
How to Catch a Book Witch (Puppetry)
Kira loves reading, visiting the library is her favourite thing! One day the words in the books start to disappear and the adults start to get grumpy.
Lord Byron; Dangerous to Know (Theatre)
A secret is passed to Claire Clairmont, Lord Byron’s former mistress.
Foil Embossing Workshop
An introduction to the craft of foil embossing with artist Lizzie Ault.
Shake Rattle & Roll Workshop
Join Shake, Rattle and Roll at an interactive live music session for the whole family.
Nature Writing Workshop
Nature writing workshop celebrating trees, forests, and nature with award-winning poet, Leanne Moden.
Peachy & Me (Comedy & Magic)
Follow Cherry, a budding live magician and her mischievous on-screen companion, Peachy.
Coil & Cordage Workshop
Make cordage from salvaged cloth and then turn it into your own little trinket bowl using coiling stitch techniques.
Gel-plate printing Workshop
Artist Syrah Arnold will guide you through this relaxed Gel-plate printing session.
Romeo & Juliet (Theatre)
Enemies. Balconies. Kissing... SAUSAGE ROLLS!!?? Three hapless idiots perform Shakespeare’s famous tragedy!
Secrets of Soil and Water Portals - Films and Video Games
Secrets of Soil and Water Portals - Films and Video Games
Gel-plate printing Workshop
Artist Syrah Arnold will guide you through this relaxed Gel-plate printing session.
Sea Shanties Workshop
Learn a little history of sea shanties and have fun and laughs singing along with some!
East Cambridgeshire Schools Art Exhibition - Ely Arts Festival
Ely Arts Festival is working in partnership with The Library Presents and Cambridgeshire Libraries to bring you this wonderful exhibition of young local talent.
Nature Writing Workshop
Nature writing workshop celebrating trees, forests, and nature with award-winning poet, Leanne Moden.
Prize Ceremony for East Cambridgeshire Schools Art Exhibition - Ely Arts Festival
Ely Arts Festival is working in partnership with The Library Presents and Cambridgeshire Libraries to bring you this wonderful exhibition of young local talent.
Rhythms of Africa, Percussion Workshop
Discover the vibrant rhythms of the Africa! A hands-on percussion workshop led by Pan-African musician Obase-Aboli Masango.
Finding Magic Workshop
A joyful, creative workshop led by performer and magician Beverley Bishop.
Ask Granny (Comedy)
Meet NaanE – the comedy Granny with wisdom, mischief and unbeatable life hacks!
Shades of Miles Centenary (Music)
2026 marks the centenary of Miles Davies. Paul Higgs presents a performance of tunes by the trumpet legend.
Coil & Cordage Workshop
Make cordage from salvaged cloth and then turn it into your own little trinket bowl using coiling stitch techniques.
Foil Embossing Workshop
An introduction to the craft of foil embossing with artist Lizzie Ault.
Dance for over 55s Workshop
Fun, accessible dance classes for over 55s. Explore a range of taught exercises and creative activities.
Graffiti Classics (Music)
16 strings, 8 dancing feet and 4 voices in 1 electrifying, hilarious musical show!
Finding Magic Workshop
A joyful, creative workshop led by performer and magician Beverley Bishop.
Ukrainian Cultural Afternoon - Family Craft Session Workshop
Join us in Ely library (twinned with Sambir Library in Ukraine) to experience Ukrainian food, Ukrainian crafts, telling of a Ukrainian Folk Tale by Daria Kulesh and a music concert by Mariia Petrovska.
Ukrainian Cultural Afternoon - Storytelling
Join us in Ely library (twinned with Sambir Library in Ukraine) to experience Ukrainian food, Ukrainian crafts, telling of a Ukrainian Folk Tale by Daria Kulesh and a music concert by Mariia Petrovska.
LGBTQIA+ Zine Making Workshop
Join this playful and expressive zine-making workshop celebrating queer identity, and self-expression
Ukrainian Cultural Afternoon - Music Concert with Mariia Petrovska
Join us in Ely library (twinned with Sambir Library in Ukraine) to experience Ukrainian food, Ukrainian crafts, telling of a Ukrainian Folk Tale by Daria Kulesh and a music concert by Mariia Petrovska.
Writing for Friends Workshop
Join award winning writer, Lewis Buxton to celebrate the friends in your life!
Times of Our Lives (Music)
A magical tour down Memory Lane packed with historic moments and heart-warming memories.
Miss Moore thought Otherwise (Musical Theatre)
An interactive musical about the first children's librarian - Anne Carroll Moore.
Fused Glass Workshop
Join June Massey, Fused Glass artist, to explore your creative skills to make a beautiful, fused glass dish that you will treasure forever.
Peachy & Me (Comedy & Magic)
Follow Cherry, a budding live magician and her mischievous on-screen companion, Peachy.
Life is a Game Graffiti Workshop
A high-energy graffiti workshop where you’ll design your own game board for life!
Tiny Planet (Puppetry)
Imagine a whole world no bigger than a house! A planet that you can explore in a matter of minutes yet, it is the centre of a galaxy.