Oxford is a city rich in histories beyond the university. These histories are often part of the present, and of our everyday lives. This free writing workshop is aimed at residents of Oxford who wish to put into words and images their experiences and memories of the city. We will explore local and individual memories … Continue reading Writing New Histories of Oxford
At long last, FloFest is back in Florence Park for 2022! We are so excited to be part of the return of this much-loved free family festival, which features oodles of activities for all ages all day. Keep a look out for our big purple bike where we'll have a selection of books from the … Continue reading Find us @ Flofest 2022
The flowers came out and they were on our side – Kenneth Koch The leaves are coming uncoupled from their trees – James (age 5) Poems have a special capacity to embrace dark subjects with a light touch. The ‘word machinery’ of a poem can hold such diverse feelings as joy and grief close together and harmoniously. As children we use … Continue reading Light about the Darkness
In these workshops, we will consider how poetry can be a tool for self-expression and social justice, for empathy, and empowerment. This month's workshop is on the topic "Who am I?" We will look at how to write for self-expression and think about topics like Identity, Memory and Belonging. Everyone has something valuable to express and … Continue reading The Poetry Door: Who Am I?
The Oxford Poetry Library are proud to welcome the Griot's Well writers to inspire our city. This group of award-winning writers have been selected for the Writerz & Scribez development programme for Black and ethnically diverse writers over the age of 25. This workshop will focus on how to use collage to find poetic inspiration, and will … Continue reading Griot’s Well Writers: Workshop on Collage and Poetry
In these workshops, we will consider how poetry can be a tool for self-expression and social justice, for empathy, and empowerment. Everyone has something valuable to express and poetry can help us process our own experiences and learn about the experiences of others. Through readings, interactive exercises, group writing games, and generative prompts, we will explore the … Continue reading The Poetry Door: workshops for people aged 13-18
In these workshops, we will consider how poetry can be a tool for self-expression and social justice, for empathy, and empowerment. Everyone has something valuable to express and poetry can help us process our own experiences and learn about the experiences of others. Through readings, interactive exercises, group writing games, and generative prompts, we will explore the … Continue reading The Poetry Door: “Migrations, Borders and Crossings”
Please note that this event will now be postponed to a later date! Apologies for any inconvenience or disappointment. Join us for a seasonal creative afternoon with children’s author, … Continue reading EVENT POSTPONED We the Wild Ones: A seasonal creative afternoon for families
Oxford Poetry Library are collaborating with Museum of Oxford for this family-friendly poetry workshop, drawing inspiration from the bestselling book The Lost Words by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris. Join us on May 4th from 10.30am til 1.30pm at the Museum of Oxford for this special one-off workshop! Spend time exploring the magical and sometimes … Continue reading The Lost Words at Museum of Oxford
October is Black History Month and to celebrate, the Many Voices Collection will be popping up at the library during our opening hours! The Many Voices Collection is a collection … Continue reading Many Voices Collection: books and storytelling at the library!
October is Black History Month and to celebrate, the Many Voices Collection will be popping up at the library during our opening hours! The Many Voices Collection is a collection … Continue reading Many Voices Collection: books and storytelling at the library!
Join us on the 3rd Sunday of every month, where The Community Works will be open for Family Sunday! The library will be open for browsing, borrowing, or just hanging out to read, write, and relax. Lula's Ethiopian Cuisine will be open for an affordable all-you-can-eat buffet, and we will provide a safe, inclusive space … Continue reading Family Sunday and Storytelling
