Earlsdon Carnegie Community Library is a welcoming community space run entirely by volunteers, hosting a wide range of brilliant events and workshops!

What's On at Earlsdon Carnegie Community Library

Upcoming Events at Earlsdon Library

• Saturday 18th October - Live music at the library with Daisybell 7pm
• Saturday 1st November - Live Music with Lost Highway and Boat Rats 7pm
• Friday 7th November - Cork Poets at Earlsdon Library 7pm
• Saturday 15th November - Charity Quiz Night 7pm
• Saturday 22nd November - Gala Ball to support Earlsdon Carnegie Community Library 7pm
• Saturday 29th November - Earlsdon Library Christmas Fair 12pm - 4pm
• Saturday 6th December - Live Music with Chris and Nick Johnson 7pm
• Saturday 20th December - Christmas in the library with Daisybell 7pm

Regular Events & Workshops at Earlsdon Library:

• Mindfulness & Meditation - Fridays from 19th September 11am till midday. Join Nick Jones for a series of Mindfulness sessions in the library. Whether you're a pro at mindfulness or a beginner, there's something for everyone! £5 a session per person but there's no need to book 
• Cuppa with a Copper - These are regular events which are in collaboration with West Midlands Police. Our next events are Monday 3rd November 3pm till 5pm and Monday 8th December 11am till 12 noon. These are free to attend and give you a chance to raise any concerns with local officers. 
• Bookwormery - Every first Monday of the month 2pm till 3:30pm. This is an informal meet for all book lovers to chat about your favourite reads, authors and more! Enjoy a hot drink and make new friends. There's no need to book, just pop in and join in! A free event but donations are appreciated.
• Memory Cafe - Every first Tuesday of the month 2pm till 4pm. If you're looking after someone with memory loss, come along for a friendly chat, cup of tea and some friendship. A free event but donations are appreciated. 

You can find a full line up of upcoming events on the Facebook Page

About Earlsdon Carnegie Community Library 

As a registered charity, the library relies on public donations to keep its doors open. But it is more than just a home for books. The library provides free hot drinks as part of the Warm Welcome Scheme for those who are vulnerable, hosts regular sessions such as the Memory Café, and on most Saturday nights transforms into a music venue showcasing talented local musicians.

The story of the library began in 2018 when the council threatened to close its doors. The community refused to let that happen and took the library on. Years later, it is still going strong and remains a source of local pride. What started as a fight to keep the library open has become a thriving hub, offering a safe, supportive, and vibrant place for so many people.

The shelves are well stocked with books, with frequent new additions available for anyone to borrow free of charge with a library card. On fine days, preloved bookshop trolleys are placed outside, offering books for as little as 50p, with all proceeds going directly back into the library.

The library’s events are as varied as ever. Alongside free family favourites such as Bookwormery and Lego Club, the library offers much more than most. Monthly music nights with well-known local musicians, theatre performances, author talks, and other cultural events keep the programme exciting and diverse. There is always something happening at Earlsdon Carnegie Community Library, and the community is warmly invited to get involved and show their support.