Westmorland and Furness Libraries
Our events are a celebration of literacy, learning and culture.
Ancestry and Local History Group
Between Monday 14 September 2026 and Monday 14 December 2026 (UTC+01) Europe/LondonInterested in your family tree? Looking to start your Ancestry? Curious about Local History? Come along to learn from our volunteers about how to u
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Interested in your family tree? Looking to start your Ancestry? Curious about Local History? Come along to learn from our volunteers about how to u
An Afternoon with Paula Hillman
Wednesday 23 September 2026 2:30 PM (UTC+01) Europe/LondonJoin us for a fun afternoon with popular local author Paula Hillman. Find out about her writing journey and delve into the world of her newest mystery
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Join us for a fun afternoon with popular local author Paula Hillman. Find out about her writing journey and delve into the world of her newest mystery
Flour Power @ Penrith Library
Wednesday 23 September 2026 7:00 PM (UTC+01) Europe/LondonThe challenges of restoring, developing and operating a once-derelict Acorn Bank Watermill with Bob Price
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The challenges of restoring, developing and operating a once-derelict Acorn Bank Watermill with Bob Price
Open Mic & Book Night with Penrith Writers@ Penrith Library
Monday 28 September 2026 7:00 PM (UTC+01) Europe/LondonPeek inside Cumbria's creative scene. Join us for the My Name is Eden Book showcase at Penrith Library. Listen- Enjoy casual readings from the new
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Peek inside Cumbria's creative scene. Join us for the My Name is Eden Book showcase at Penrith Library. Listen- Enjoy casual readings from the new
Chinese Tea & Poetry @ Penrith Library
Thursday 1 October 2026 7:00 PM (UTC+01) Europe/LondonExplore the world of Chinese teas and explore tea’s ancient origins through a new poetic translation of an early Chinese classic. A reading from Jo
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Explore the world of Chinese teas and explore tea’s ancient origins through a new poetic translation of an early Chinese classic. A reading from Jo
My Life & Books with Helen Phifer @ Penrith Library
Friday 2 October 2026 6:00 PM (UTC+01) Europe/LondonWestmorland and Furness Libraries are proud to introduce our Author Ambassador for the National Year of Reading, Helen Phifer. Helen became a global
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Westmorland and Furness Libraries are proud to introduce our Author Ambassador for the National Year of Reading, Helen Phifer. Helen became a global
KEV F'S COMIC ART MASTERCLASS at Kendal Library
Saturday 3 October 2026 10:00 AM (UTC+01) Europe/LondonKEV F'S COMIC ART MASTERCLASS at Kendal Library 3 Oct 2026 at 10:00-12:00 Kev F Sutherland has written and drawn for Beano, Doctor Who and Marvel com
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KEV F'S COMIC ART MASTERCLASS at Kendal Library 3 Oct 2026 at 10:00-12:00 Kev F Sutherland has written and drawn for Beano, Doctor Who and Marvel com
An Afternoon with Hank Williams
Wednesday 28 October 2026 2:30 PM (UTC+01) Europe/LondonWe are delighted to welcome local author Hank Willams to Ulverston library. Join us to hear about Hanks writing journey and discover his atmospheric d
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We are delighted to welcome local author Hank Willams to Ulverston library. Join us to hear about Hanks writing journey and discover his atmospheric d