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  • Northern Writers Reading: Catherine Curzon

    Marsden Library Marsden Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    Author Events in Marsden Library A historian of the long-18th century, Almondbury writer Catherine Curzon will read from selections of her historical fiction and non-fiction, including 18th century thrillers, some true royal scandal, and a World War One Trench Romance. FREE EVENT Donations Welcome in Support of Friends of Marsden Library Catherine will be signing […]

  • Northern Writers Reading: Jo Stanley

    Marsden Library Marsden Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    Author Events in Marsden Library Making a welcome return after a successful reading in October 2016 when she read from her Mountbatten Prize nominated 'From Cabin 'Boys' to Captains'. Jo's latest book (out November 2017)  is Women and the Royal Navy, IB Tauris/ NMRN). It's unusual because for the first time this history covers all categories of women […]

  • Chinese New Year 2018 Celebration

    Marsden Mechanics

    Join the ‘Friends Of Marsden Library’ to celebrate ‘Chinese New Year’ in style. We have joined up with our friends at FU LIN, Michelle and Justin, who will be providing authentic Chinese food. There will be a range of dishes at affordable prices and also Tea, Coffee and Cakes. Other events will be, Chinese calligraphy […]

  • Huddersfield Literature Festival Event: Memories of Childhood Reading

    Marsden Mechanics

    Memories of Childhood Reading With Lucy Mangan, Annabel Pitcher and Emily Drabble 2.30pm (approx. running time 2hrs, includes a break for refreshments), £5 (£3 conc) Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden HD7 6BW What are your favourite memories of childhood reading? Which children’s stories have stayed with you and which books are inspiring young readers today?  In […]

    £3 – £5

  • NEW DATE: Poetry with Templar Nights and Huddersfield Literature Festival

    Marsden Library Marsden Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    We're delighted to have fixed a new date for Templar Nights, and the venue will be our newly refurbished Library. Existing tickets are still valid. Templar Nights showcase four northern based poets who have all published poetry collections with award winning independent press, Templar Poetry. Hosted by Marsden poet, David Coldwell, don’t miss this wonderful […]

    £1.50 – £3

  • Half Moon Books Poetry Showcase and Launch for National Poetry Day

    Marsden Library Marsden Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    We're continuing our collaboration with The Poetry Village to bring you a very special evening of poetry to celebrate this year's Poetry Day. Direct from the poetry town of Otley, we will be showcasing some of the most exciting new poetry published by local community interest company, Half Moon Press. The event will be hosted […]

    £2

  • Building your Family Tree on Ancestry.co.uk

    Marsden Library Marsden Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    Volunteers Hazel Seidel and Marian Casler are running a workshop using the Library computers for anyone wanting to get started researching their family tree. Research into your family history is fascinating and rewarding, and the advent of the internet has made lots of key records easily accessible from home - come along to this free […]

  • Volunteers Celebration and Information Meeting

    Marsden Library Marsden Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    If you are interested in finding out more about volunteering in the Library, or can offer clubs or activities based on your hobbies, such as scrabble, or coding, please come along to the Volunteer Celebration to find out how to get involved.

  • Author Night: Crime Fiction, Flash Fiction, Short Stories

    Marsden Library Marsden Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    Northern Writers Reading presents ... Dave Rigby and Amanda Huggins Wednesday 28th November Doors at 7pm, 7.30 - 8.30 Marsden Library Free entry, suggested donation £2 to cover room hire Refreshments available.