The Curator of the Art Collections at the Bucks County Museum will be visiting MK Central Library to talk about the pottery and ceramic treasures they hold. This drop-in session is free to attend and open to all.
Genealogist John Hanson will give a talk followed by a question and answer session on the subject of tracing ancestors who served in the military. This will take place in the events space at MK Library. Tickets cost £5; to enrol, email mklocal@milton-keynes.gov.uk.
Digital artist Jade Sarson will be leading a free comic making sessions for anyone aged 12 and above. This workshop will teach the art of writing, designing, colouring and publishing comics. To register, visit the Enquiry Desk on the first floor at Central Library, telephone 01908 254075 or email digitalis@milton-keynes.gov.uk. Thanks to Arts Council funding, these sessions are […]
An exhibition of original local art will be on display at the Central Library from the 9th to the 22nd of November. The exhibition, entitled 'Picture Perfect', is organised by the Milton Keynes Society of Artists. It is free to visit, and the works on display will also be available for sale.
This popular and free open day returns for a 9th year and includes talks and activities for all ages plus stands and displays by local societies, archaeological units, metal detectorists, and the Portable Antiquities Scheme. Held from 10am to 4pm in Milton Keynes Central Library, Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes MK9 3HL. The day’s first speakers […]
There will be a talk by Dr Susan Fern, Curator at Buckingham Old Gaol and author of “The Man Who Killed Richard III”, at Milton Keynes Central Library on Tuesday, November 17th. The talk is entitled "Anglo-Saxon Treasure: Unravelling the Lenborough Hoard". Tickets for the talk are £2 in advance, available from the Central Library.
Milton Keynes Libraries want as many local people as possible to get online to celebrate National Libraries Day on Saturday 6 February. National Libraries Day celebrates why libraries matter. With over 280 million visits in 2013-14, going to the library is one of the most popular activities in the UK. More people went to the library than to […]
International artists Boyd and Evans will be speaking as part of a series of events under the title Underpasses Connecting People, Connecting Places. On the occasion of the rehanging of 'Situation Comedy' at Central Library, the evening will also include a tour of the many Boyd and Evans paintings on display at the library. The […]
As part of the Art of Islam Festival, Central Library is hosting a cooking demonstration and tasting session by Halima Saleem. One day in December 2014 Halima decided to create a Facebook page publishing food recipes and it has gone from strength to strength. Come along to not only watch Halima cooking up some yummy Pakistani […]
Author Jane Burdiak will be visiting the Meet the Author corner in Milton Keynes Central Library ready to greet readers and sign copies of her new book, 'The Sporting Widow'. Copies of the book will be available to buy on the day.
Interested in finding out more about your ancestors? Two sessions at Milton Keynes Central Library could help residents shine some light on their family past. These consultation events are held by the family history department at the Library, with the assistance of genealogy expert John Hanson. The department has access to a huge range of […]
Join Sunday Times bestselling author Trisha Ashley as she shares the ups and downs of a writer's life and her new book. Tickets are £3 per person in advance from the Enquiry Desk on the first floor at Central Library or telephone 01908 254050. Copies of Trisha's new book 'The Little Teashop of Lost and […]
