Shrewsbury Library

Mixed Media Memory Collage

Join a relaxed, friendly and inspiring mixed media collage workshop where you will be encouraged to create something truly meaningful.Mixed Media…

Wild Creatures - a mixed media art workshop for children

Let your child’s imagination run wild with a playful mixed media art workshop. Suitable for children 8yrs plus.Let you child's imagaination run wild…

Lampshade making workshop

Join Zoe from Mustard and Gray for a relaxed and creative three-hour workshop where you'll learn how to make your own contemporary drum lampshade…

A Rose for Rose: fundraiser drawing class

During this gentle, guided workshop, you’ll learn how to draw beautiful roses step-by-step in a calm and supportive creative space. Led by local…

Jane Austen in the Countryside

Join local historical dressmaker Holly Kirby for an illustrative talk on Jane Austen featuring readings and costume exhibits. £5, please book with…

Impressions - Family mixed media collage

Join us for Impressions - a fun, hands-on family collage day where creativity and memories mix! Join us in person for a fun-filled day of creativity…

Introduction to linocut: Bold horizons

A relaxed intro to lino printing inspired by the Shropshire landscape. Come and get creative with us as we dive into the timeless craft of linocut…

Meet the Author - Helen Pugh

Join Helen Pugh, author of The Ablepreneur Advantage, which provides practical guidance and inspiration for entrepreneurs and small business owners…

Family creative collage

Join us for a fun, hands-on family creative collage workshop full of colourful and crafty vibes. Bring the whole crew to dive into a world of…

Natural bath bomb workshop

Join us for a super fun and hands-on experience where you'll learn to make your very own natural bath bombs from scratch! Perfect for a relaxing…

Floral glass painting

Join us at Shrewsbury Library for a relaxed, morning of glass painting. You’ll use gold outliner and jewel-like paints to create a floral design with…

Crime Fiction Reading Group

A free crime fiction reading group run by crime writers and academics. Every first Monday of the month (except bank holidays) in the Darwin Room at…

Shrewsbury Library Behind the Scenes Tour

Go behind the scenes of one of the town's most historic buildings, Shrewsbury School until 1882 and Grade I and II listed home to Shrewsbury's public…

Lego Club

Drop in every Saturday for our free Lego Club. All ages welcome - you're never too young or old to let your imaginations run wild with everyone's…

Storytime

EVERY WEDNESDAYFree story session for toddlers and pre-school children, including a simple craft activity.

Mah-jong

EVERY WEDNESDAYCome along to play Mah-jong with Patterson-Wright rules. Limited spaces available, booking essential with staff on 01743 255308 or…

Writers' Lab

A lively group meeting in the library (with a virtual link for anyone accessing from home) for local writers with author talks, peer support and to…

Games Day

LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTHDrop in for free fun and games at our Shrewsbury Library's new monthly games day. There's something for everyone!

Spark Young Writers - 12-17s Sessions

Come and join in our fun, creative sessions in a group aimed at young people in school years 8-11 (aged 12-16). Led by writer Lucy Andrew with an…

Rhyme Time

Join Shrewsbury Library every Monday for rhymes and songs for children up to five years old. The session encourages families to share books and…

Grief Café

LAST MONDAY OF THE MONTHShropshire Grief Tending CIC supports people through all forms of grief by creating gentle, inclusive spaces to explore loss,…

Craft and Chatter

Come along with your craft (knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, etc) share your knowledge and skills and have a chat and a cup of tea!The second…

Books Aloud

FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTHUnwind, relax and listen to stories and poems for adults, with a different theme every month.