Warm Welcome Week 2026

Gloucestershire Libraries offer free, warm, and welcoming spaces across the county. While individual libraries across the county may vary, we consistently provide:

- Welcoming spaces to sit, relax, and stay warm.
- Free internet access, including Wi-Fi and bookable computers.
- Charging points for your devices.
- Signposting to advice and support such as housing, free data sims or health services.
- Free activities such as homework help, knit and natter groups, library clubs and more.

Events
Discover What's On in January!

Knitting Designs from Around the World with Sue Bradley
Stroud Library | Tuesday 20 January and Wednesday 28 January
Due to the high demand for Sue's talk on 20th January, we have now added an additional session on 28th January.

Energy Advice Drop In with Severn Wye
Stroud Library | Wednesday 21 January, 10:00-13:00

Plan Your Year of Reading 📚

This January, we're inviting you to plan your year of reading and join us as we embark on the National Year of Reading. Whether you're a big reader already, determined to read more, or haven’t yet found the book for you, we hope you’ll come along for the ride!
Find out more here.

Library Groups and Activities

💜 Looking for something new to do this winter? Alongside our programme of events, there are lots of groups that meet at the library all year round and are completely free to join.

✨It’s the perfect way to meet new people and warm up during the winter months.

👉 Visit gloslibraries.uk/events or speak to staff at your local library to find out what’s on near you, or have a look at the groups listed below.

🧵 Craft and Chat 🧵
- Cinderford Library
- Coleford Library
- Newent Library
- Tetbury Library (Paper Crafters Group)

📖 Book Clubs 📖
- Matson Library
- Newent Library
- Tuffley Library
- Stow-on-the-Wold Library 

🧡 Over 60s Groups 🧡
- Cheltenham Library 
- Chipping Campden Library
- Quedgeley Library 
- Stroud Library
- Stonehouse Library
- Tuffley Library

🧶 Knit & Natter 🧶
- Cirencester Library
- Dursley Library
- Longlevens Library
- Prestbury Library 
- Stroud Library
- Tetbury Library
- Up Hatherley Library

🎲 Board Games Group 🎲
- Charlton Kings Library
- Cirencester Library
- Matson and Quedgeley Library Adventure's League
- Tetbury Library (Scrabble Club)
- Up Hatherley Library

📝 Share a Poem 📝
- Chipping Campden Library
- Cirencester Library
- Quedgeley Library

📚 Library Club 📚
- Charlton Kings Library
- Cinderford Library
- Hucclecote Library
- Tetbury Library
- Tewkesbury Library

☕ Social and Other Groups ☕
- Fairford Library Coffee Morning
- Matson Library Social
- Nailsworth Library Climate Corner
- Nailsworth Library Book Social
- Stow Library Tuesday Club

Click here to see all events taking place at Gloucestershire Libraries.