Friends of Marsden Library

Volunteer Information Afternoon
2025-11-26 14:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Marsden Library, Marsden Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden, West Yorkshire, HD7 6BW, United Kingdom
Volunteers are an essential part of keeping Marsden Library open and new volunteers are always welcome. You would work alongside a member of staff, and you would receive full training. If you would like to find out more, drop in to the Information Afternoon on 26th November. If you’re interested, but can’t make it, just drop us a line – info@friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk.

NEW DATE The Blue of You with Amanda Huggins
2026-01-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Marsden Library, Marsden Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden, West Yorkshire, HD7 6BW, United Kingdom

Cycling Legends with Chris Sidwells
2026-02-08 14:30 - 16:00 | West Yorkshire
Presented with thanks to our sponsor, Wood’s Bicycle Service and Repair, and supported with grant funding from the Cuckoo’s Nest, Marsden
Love riding your bike – it’s a Sunday afternoon – why not do a social ride to join us (plenty of space for bike parking on the Cobbles outside the Mechanics)?
Booking Link:

Brian Groom: These Isles, a People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales
2026-03-05 19:30 - 20:30 | Marsden Mechanics, HD7 6BW
Book Here, just £3

Crazy Chemicals at Marsden Library
2026-03-19 16:00 - 17:15 | Marsden Library, Marsden Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden, West Yorkshire, HD7 6BW, United Kingdom

An Evening of Poetry with John McAuliffe
2026-04-02 19:30 - 20:30 | Marsden Library, Marsden Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden, West Yorkshire, HD7 6BW, United Kingdom
Get Your Ticket Here
John McAuliffe grew up in County Kerry, Ireland. The Gallery Press has published his five collections: A Better Life (2002), which was shortlisted for a Forward Prize in 2002; Next Door (2007); Of All Places (2011), which was a Poetry Book Society Recommendation; The Way In (2015), which was joint winner of the Michael Hartnett Award; and The Kabul Olympics (forthcoming).
He teaches poetry at the University of Manchester’s Centre for New Writing.

Story Trail: True or Poo
2026-04-10 13:30 - 16:30 | Marsden Library, Marsden Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden, West Yorkshire, HD7 6BW, United Kingdom
Come into the Library to pick up a Story Trail sheet, and seek out the answers in Marsden Park.

Author Event: Normally Weird & Weirdly Normal - Robin Ince
2026-04-17 19:30 - 20:30 | Marsden Mechanics, HD7 6BW
Get Tickets (£10/£8)
It’s a HUGE pleasure once again to welcome Robin Ince to Marsden, with his latest book, ‘Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal’.
Join us in the Mechanics for what’s sure to be a fast-paced, humorous and insightful conversation about Robin’s own experience of neurodiversity. There’ll be time to buy books, and chat to Robin – and you’ll be able to get a copy of the paperback ahead of its official publication date of 30 April – EXCLUSIVE!
A powerful, personal exploration of anxiety, ADHD and neurodiversity, Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal reminds us all – no matter how weird we feel – that it’s okay to be a little different. We all are.
What if being a bit weird is actually entirely normal? What if sharing our internal struggles wasn’t a sign of weakness, but strength?
For over thirty years, award-winning broadcaster and comedian Robin Ince has entertained thousands in person and on air. But underneath the surface, a whirlwind was at play – a struggle with sadness, concentration, self-doubt and near-constant anxiety. But then he discovered he had all the hallmarks of ADHD and his stumbling blocks became stepping stones.
In Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal, Robin uses his own experiences to explore the neurodivergent experience and to ask what the point of “being normal” really is. Packed with personal insights, intimate anecdotes and interviews with psychologists, neuroscientists and many neurodivergent people he has met along the way, this is a quirky and witty dive into the world of human behaviour.
£10/£8
17th April
Doors: 7pm
Event: 7.30pm – 8.30pm
On sale now – book online

Neighbourhood Police Team Drop in - 23 April, 11.00 - 12.00
2026-04-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Marsden Library, Marsden Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden, West Yorkshire, HD7 6BW, United Kingdom

The Lost Art of Letter Writing
2026-05-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Marsden Library, Marsden Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden, West Yorkshire, HD7 6BW, United Kingdom

HLF 2026: Ancient: Reviving the Woods That Made Britain, with Luke Barley
2026-05-10 14:30 - 16:30 | Marsden Mechanics, HD7 6BW

Manga Comic Workshop - Marsden Library
2026-05-28 10:30 - 12:00 | Marsden Library, Marsden Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden, West Yorkshire, HD7 6BW, United Kingdom
Comics, Manga, Kawaii, Comic Strips, Superheroes we’re drawing them all.
Join illustrator Guy who’ll guide you through the art of illustrating your comics.
All materials provided.
Children 7+
Book Here: Free, spaces limited

Scraptastic Storytime
2026-05-29 14:00 - 15:00 | West Yorkshire
Scraptastic Storytime
Marsden Library, 29th May, 2 – 3pm
Suitable for ages 3-12
Free! Booking Essential.
Read ‘Tidy’ by Emily Gravett and create animal masks inspired by the story.
Call in to the Library to book, or phone Sally – 01484 414868. Places are limited.

DecoupageWorkshop
2026-06-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Marsden Library, Marsden Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden, West Yorkshire, HD7 6BW, United Kingdom

Women's Prize for Fiction Shortlisted - The Mercy Step with Marcia Hutchinson
2026-06-18 19:30 - 20:30 | Marsden Library, Marsden Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden, West Yorkshire, HD7 6BW, United Kingdom
Book Online Here

Women's Prize for Fiction Longlisted - The Others, Sheena Kalayil
2026-09-10 19:30 - 20:30 | Marsden Library, Marsden Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden, West Yorkshire, HD7 6BW, United Kingdom
