Wokingham Borough libraries are organising a series of events for National Libraries Day (February 4), which is devoted to celebrating libraries, library users, staff and supporters across the UK.

Cllr UllaKarin Clark, executive member for internal services, said: "Whether you are a regular or occasional user, read books in the traditional way or on your laptop or e-reader, we would like people to go to their local school or public library and use their local service. National Libraries Day is a day of celebration to promote the culture of reading for pleasure, information and engagement." 

Every library in the Wokingham Borough is inviting local residents to call in between 10am and 12noon on Saturday February 4, to find out more about what activities and services are on offer.  There’s also special sessions at Wokingham and Woodley libraries including:

Wokingham Library (0118) 978 1368

• Details about regular clubs and activities with taster sessions
• Stories and crafts for all ages at 10.30am
• Berkshire Family History Society Volunteers talking about resources to help trace ancestors
• Flower Arrangement demonstration
• Refreshments available to buy

Woodley Library (0118) 969 0304

• Meet the staff and find out what activities take place over a cup of coffee or tea

• Stories and crafts for all ages from 11am until 11.30am
• Children’s craft table 12 noon to 1pm

• Open book group meeting - 10am to 10.30am. Bring along your favourite or least favourite book and talk about why you loved or loathed it.
• Board games and crafts club-taster sessions - 10.30am to 12noon

Other borough libraries (except the container library at Arborfield) will be holding craft and story session for children during the morning. Tea and coffee will also be available for customers at all libraries except Twyford.