As part of this year’s Oxford Pride celebrations, we will be running a day of activities at the library with inspiration from our collection of LGBTQAI+ poets past and present. … Continue reading Poems for Queer Euphoria
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
Join us in the library on the first Tuesday of every month to enjoy all manner of word-weaving, story-sharing and spell-casting. We welcome poets, storytellers, and writers of all kinds to share their work (or the work of others) in a safe, supportive, and inclusive space. Slots are 5 minutes long, and performers sign up … Continue reading This Is Just To Say – spoken word open mic night
Whether you’ve never written a poem before, have just started to write, or aren’t sure if what you’re writing is poetry, this monthly workshop is a chance to carve out … Continue reading Getting Started with Poetry: ‘The Everyday’
Join us in the library on the first Tuesday of every month to enjoy all manner of word-weaving, story-sharing and spell-casting. We welcome poets, storytellers, and writers of all kinds to share their work (or the work of others) in a safe, supportive, and inclusive space. Slots are 5 minutes long, and performers sign up … Continue reading This Is Just To Say: Spoken word open mic night
Whether you’ve never written a poem before, have just started to write, or aren’t sure if what you’re writing is poetry, this monthly workshop is a chance to carve out … Continue reading Getting Started With Poetry: “Home”
