Latest Library News and Events
Try our World Book Night quiz and win a copy of a Charles Dickens novel
World Book Night is a celebration of books and reading. A million copies of books are provided by publishers for volunteers to give out free to share their love of reading.
You can enter the quiz by using our Entry Form (PDF) or Entry Form (Word)
Entries can be returned by email to libraries@rutland.gov.uk or by post to: World Book Night Quiz, Oakham Library, Catmos Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6HW
Feel Good, Look Good Day
Oakham Library
Thursday 16 February 10am – 4 pm
Make the most of yourself this Spring – get inspired with our great day of taster sessions, demos and advice
10.30 am Make-up demo by Clarins
11.00 am Family walk – meet at Oakham Library. Join our Walk Leader for a 30-45 mins stroll around Oakham with something of interest for children
2.00 pm Family walk (as above)
2.30 pm Cavells’ style tips – learn how to tie a scarf and other fashion know-how from Cavells boutique
All day events
- Get fit with Catmose gym – try the Power Plate acceleration trainer for muscle toning, weight loss and other benefits!
- Stop smoking advice from Boots
- Gentle Touch hand massage by Age UK
- Find out about volunteer opportunities with Voluntary Action Rutland
- Choose from our special selection of mood-boosting books
Free entry to all events
Wintertime Stories and Crafts
Wednesday 15th February 2012
10am - 12 noon
Although it is still winter, spring is in the air so join the library and museum staff for some seasonal activities. There will be stories about rabbits and bears, and crafts inspired by nature - make windmills and wind-chimes and your own pair of binoculars!
Suitable for children 5-11years
FREE but booking essentials. Tickets available from Oakham Library (01572 722918)
Dickens 2012 Celebration 
Thursday 9th February at Rutland County Museum
A special evening to celebrate Dickens’ 200th birthday and provide an entertaining introduction to the man everyone is talking about this year!
Three readers from the Dickens Fellowship will be reading light-hearted extracts from the works interspersed with anecdotes about his life.
Following the readings there will be a screening of the musical film ‘Oliver!’. Join us for all, or part of, the evening.
- 7pm-8pm Readings followed by a break for refreshments
- 8.15pm Oliver!
Tickets £3 from Oakham Library or Live@
Festive Stories and crafts
Join the library and museum staff for some seasonal stories followed by festive crafts at Rutland County Museum on Wednesday 21st December 2011 10am-12noon.
The event is FREE but booking is essential. Tickets available from Oakham Library (01572 722918)
Warhammer Club needs new members!!
Are you aged 11-17?
Enjoy playing Warhammer at home but would like others to play with?
Why not join Oakham Gamers Club, the Library's Warhammer Club held at the Rutland County Museum. Spaces are now available. Sessions are held on the first and third Thursday of the month and cost just £1 subs (parental permission required - please fill out our club membership form before attending a session).
For more information contact Oakham Library on 01572 722918 or view the Oakham Gamers Club webpage.
Chatterbooks needs new members!
Do you enjoy reading and having fun?
If you are aged between 7 and 10 years and would like to join Oakham Chatterbooks reading group please contact Diane Wright at Oakham library (01572 722918) or e-mail libraries@rutland.gov.uk
The group meets on the last Thursday of the month at Oakham library from 3.45-4.45 pm. We discuss books, have author visits, play games and make things. At our next meeting (23rd Sept) we will be discussing Roald Dahl. Hope to see you there!
Summer Reading Scheme - Circus Stars
Roll up, Roll up!
The Summer Reading Scheme is back again with events happening in Libraries across Rutland. As usual there are gifts to collect for kids reading 6 books over the summer.
Storytime and craft for 5-9 yrs:
Ketton Library Thursday 4th August 10.30am-11.30am
Uppingham Library Thursday 4th August 2-3pm
Ryhall Library Friday 12th August 10.30-11.30am
and Rutland County Museum Wednesday 27th July 10-11.30am (tickets are required for the museum events - available from Oakham Library)
There is also a Circus Skills Workshop for 7-12year olds at Oakham Castle (Places are limited for this event tickets required - available from Oakham Library) Tuesday 9th August 10am-1pm
Learn up to 8 skills including:
Tightrope and stilts, diabolo, pedelos, juggling, plate spinning, poi, ribbons, hoops
with BOUNCY CASTLE
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED! Tickets will not be available at the door.
Business Workshops
Business Link East Midlands will be running business start-up workshops at Oakham Library:
Thursday 7th July 9.30am-4.30pm
‘Finding & Keeping Customers’
Fully Booked!
Who is it for?
This workshop is for those actively committed to
starting a business or running an early stage business
What is covered?
It is important that anyone looking to start their own business
understands their market i.e. what their customers want and who their competitors are. This workshop covers these important areas, and how you could reach your customers, the positioning and price of your offer, and how the internet could be a valuable sales tool.
- understanding your market and market research knowing what customers want and who competitors are
- USP - clarifying the offer, positioning and price
- reaching the customers and selling
- the internet and sales including e-commerce
To book a place on this workshop, contact
Business Link on 0845 058 6644
These events are free, and tea & coffee (but not lunch) will be provided.
Other recent workshop include:
Thursday 14th April 9.30am-4.30pm
‘Getting the basics right’
Now Fully Booked!
Who is it for?
This workshop is for those actively committed to starting a business and developing a business plan.
What is covered?
At the end of the workshop, attendees will have completed sections of a simple business plan and will know what their next steps and personal goals are. The workshop covers various topics including employing people, compliance, and business ideas.
Thursday 9th June 9.30am-4.30pm
‘Exploring Self-employment'
Who is it for?
Clients who have claimed Job Seekers Allowance for 3 months and who are interested in becoming self employed.
What is covered?
Explores the qualities and characteristics required in running a business, the benefits of starting a business, and the final section aims to stimulate creative thinking, how to network, and build confidence.
To book a place on these workshops, contact
Business Link on 0845 058 6644
These events are free, and tea & coffee (but not lunch) will be provided.
BookStart Birthday Storytime and play time
Bookstart story time will be at the Museum for a special story time about Transport. In the afternoon there will be a craft and play session too - all for the under 5s
8th June at Rutland County Museum 10.30-11am and 1.30-3.30pm
Free with gifts for every child.
Dinosaur Storytime
As part of National families Week, Oakham Library will be putting on a Dinosaur Storytime on Wednesday 1st June from 10.30-11.30am with fun for 5-9yrs.
No tickets required.
New Audiobook download service
A new ClipperDL audiobook download service is now available from Rutland Libraries. Just visit our Ebooks and Audio Downloads page to access over 700 audiobooks from the comfort of your own home 24 hours per day.
The Clipper DL Download service from W.F.Howes allows you to download and listen to over 700 audiobooks (MP3 or WMA formats) on your personal computer or portable media player. You can download audiobooks for a 3 week 'loan' period. After 3 weeks your options are to renew your audiobook(s) for a further 3 weeks, or delete those no longer required from your computer or portable player.
All you need to do to access this service is create a free account on a library PC at any Rutland library, after which you can login to access the service and download from your home PC.
The government is reviewing the duty to provide library services
The government is currently reviewing a number of statutory duties, one of which is the duty to provide
'a comprehensive and efficient library service'
as defined in the Public Libraries and Museum Act 1964. If you would like to have your say on this, please go to the review , and fill in the survey.
The relevant codes are:
DCMS_026
DCMS_027 (the main library one!)
DCMS_028
Easter Storytime
There will be a storytime with games and crafts for over 5s at Rutland County Museum on Wednesday 20th April from 10.30-11.30am.
The event is free but tickets must be presented at the door - tickets are available from Oakham Library tel: 01572 722918
New E-book service now available
As a Rutland Library member you can now read a selection of over 170 books from the Bloomsbury Publishing Group online, either on your own computer or Internet and Flash-enabled mobile device in the library, or remotely from home or elsewhere without the need to download!
Simply go to Public Library Online and enter your library card number on the login screen.
You will then be able to access the full text of selected titles plus additional features such as press reviews, author films and interviews and reading guides.
In the library there is no need to even enter a library card number, just click on the 'Click here to log in as Rutland Libraries' button on the login page.
Elizabeth Chadwick is coming to Oakham!
Celebrate World Book Night
Saturday 5 March 2011
Oakham Castle at 7.30pm
With special guest
Elizabeth Chadwick
bestselling author of ‘To Defy a King’, ‘Time of Singing’ and ‘Falcons of Montabard’
1st 50 arrivals receive a free book courtesy of our sponsors World Book Night!
Book Club special!
Are you in a Book Club
or interested in
joining one?
Come along at 7pm for a glass of wine and chat with other Book Club members
Tickets £3/£2 concessions
Tickets available from
Oakham Library
Tel: 01572 722918
Warhammer Club needs new members!!
Are you aged 11-17?
Enjoy playing Warhammer at home but would like others to play with?
Why not join Oakham Gamers Club, the Library's Warhammer Club held at the Rutland County Museum. Spaces are now available. Sessions are held on the first and third Thursday of the month and cost just £1 subs (parental permission required - please fill out our club membership form before attending a session).
For more information contact Oakham Library on 01572 722918 or view the Oakham Gamers Club webpage.
Chatterbooks needs new members!
Do you enjoy reading and having fun?
If you are aged between 7 and 10 years and would like to join Oakham Chatterbooks reading group please contact Diane Wright at Oakham library (01572 722918) or e-mail libraries@rutland.gov.uk
The group meets on the last Thursday of the month at Oakham library from 3.45-4.45 pm. We discuss books, have author visits, play games and make things. At our next meeting (23rd Sept) we will be discussing Roald Dahl. Hope to see you there!
