Activities coming up in February at Westbury Library

Westbury Library will be celebrating during the week leading up to National Libraries Day, which takes place on  Saturday 7th February. 

Events will include quizzes and prizes for children and adults, A Harry Potter Book Night, a Family History Online session using Ancestry.co.uk and a talk by Sally Hendry on the tragic Victorian murder in Bratton.

Join the library between Monday 2nd – Saturday 7th February, and you could win a prize.

Ever wondered how they do it on the BBC’s ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ Come along to Westbury Library on Tuesday 3rd February 10.00am-12.00pm, for this free beginner’s introduction to tracing your family history online using Ancestry.co.uk.  Places are limited.  Please contact the library staff for details and booking information.

That same evening, 3rd February, at 7.00pm, Sally Hendry will give a talk on the true tale of a tragic Victorian mother.  Rebecca Smith was hanged in 1849 for poisoning her own babies. Her tragic story made national news.  Sally Hendry will unpick Rebecca’s story and take a look at her life and the times in which she lived.  Spaces are limited so book your FREE place at the Library in advance.

Join in the celebrations for the first ever national Harry Potter Book Night on Thursday 5th February, 5.30-6.30pm.  Share the wonder of the magical stories with lots of fun and games.  Dress code will be wizarding robes, Harry Potter character fancy dress or your best Muggle attire!

This is a FREE event for children aged six to 11 years old.  Spaces are limited so please book your place in person at the library or telephone Westbury Library 01373 822294.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more details on any of the events above or to book your place telephone Westbury Library on 01373 822294.