Craft Club at Chineham Library

Every 1st Saturday of the month
10am to midday
Charges may be applicable

Craft activity for children 3 to 8 years old.

Parents and carers must remain with their children during the session. No need to book, just come along.

Scrabble at Chineham Library

Every Tuesday
110.30am to 12.30pm

Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble every Tuesday. Hot drinks and biscuits are provided.

Basingstoke Discovery Centre

Chat About 

Mondays (except public holidays)
11am to 1pm

A weekly drop-in to meet new friends and have a chat! Puzzles, games and colouring available.

Knit and Knatter 

Mondays (except public holidays)
10am to midday

Bring your current project and have a natter in the refreshment area.

New Parent Meet and Connect

Every Monday
11:30am to 12:30pm
Starts 15/04/2024

Supportive library sessions perfect for new babies and first-time parents/carers. Connect with other parents, explore sensory activities. Free, limited spaces.

Family History 

Every 2nd Tuesday of the month (Except August and December)
10am to midday

Family History, Hampshire Genealogical Society can help you research your family history. Drop in and see what you can find! Second Tuesday of the month (except August and December). Drop in.

Intercambio 

Every Tuesday
11am to midday

Intercambio Spanish/English Language exchange. Chat and practice your language skills.

Please note this is not a Spanish language class.

Write Club - Creative Writing 

Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
2pm to 4pm

New members welcome at this supportive group for writers of all genres and abilities.

Read Aloud 

Every Thursday
12.45pm to 1:30pm

Storytime's not just for children! Relax, sit back and listen to our library staff read aloud to you for 30 mins. Enjoy classic and modern stories in our warm and welcome space.

Thursday Reading Group

Every 3rd Thursday of the month
2pm to 4pm

Thursday Reading Group, Join this friendly group who enjoy reading all genres.

Community Connections 

Every Friday
10am to midday

A free drop-in for all seekers of sanctuary for a chat, helpful information and signposting.

Colouring and Lego® bricks available for children.

Living with Loss Café 

Last Friday of the month
10:30am to midday

Drop in for a chat and a chance to connect with others dealing with grief or bereavement. Tea, coffee and a biscuit provided.

Craft and Chatter 

Every Friday
10am to 12:30pm

A friendly group for makers and handicrafters, meeting in the refreshment area. Bring along your current project, share ideas and hopefully get inspiration for future projects.

This group does not meet on bank holidays.

Crime Reading Group 

Every 3rd Saturday
2pm to 4pm

Meet others who share your enjoyment of this genre in this friendly reading group.

Family Games Club 

Every 2nd Saturday of the month
2pm to 4pm

Enjoy a selection of board games to play together.

Makers Market 

Saturday 12 October 2024
10am to 4pm

Join us for our 5th Makers Market at the Discovery Centre. Entry is free. You will have the opportunity to browse and buy a range of beautifully handmade and hand produced goods from local small businesses.

Ready to Roll? 

Last Saturday of the month
10am to 4pm

Enjoy classic games – Catan, Pandemic, Splendour and more! Free drop-in.

Dads' Rhyme time 

Every 1st Saturday of the month
10:30am to 11am

Join us for songs and rhymes for toddlers and their Dad's. Just turn up, there is no need to book in advance.