- Internet Outage and Stray newsletter
- Drawing at Shipley Library
- Live Music in Bingley Library
- Dementia Information Event, Shipley Library
- Community Action Bradford at Bingley Library
- Windrush film for Black History Month
- Invest in Bradford Business advice at Shipley Library
- Domestic Abuse Advice at Manningham Library
- Get Online Week information
- Sendiverse events for October Half Term at various libraries.
- Virtual Reality Tour heading to Ilkley, Manningham and Shipley Libraries
- Dungeons and Dragons at Bingley Library
- Charlies Woodland Wonders (Market Stall Entrepreneur Talk at Shipley Library Enterprise Hub)
- Mind Map Your Business (Shipley Library Business Hub)
- Local History Talk, Local Studies, Bradford
- Local History Talk, Local Studies, Bradford
- Project exploring relationship between Poverty and Mental Health at City Library
 Huge apologies to customers of Shipley Library this week AND those of you who receive our newsletter! We had some serious internet problems which meant we did not have access to printing etc but our system also released a stray newsletter about a Martin Impey talk that must have been trapped in our system since last year! We know you got excited (it was a great event) so we do apologise - do please bin the event. However, keep reading and you will find we have lots of fun things this month too! |
 | | Love to draw? Join Artist Dawn Hindle at Shipley Library and develop your sketching skills!
Dawn will be running a five-week Introduction to Still Life Drawing at Shipley Library. These classes continue on from the free sessions she offered in the library space. Everyone had a great time, made new friends and did some amazing work! The new sessions cost just £10 for two hours and will run on Tuesday mornings, 10.30 am-12.30 pm. Now until 3rd November. Cost: £10 per week. All materials supplied. |
 Music Lovers! Did you know that every Wednesday (apart from the third of the month) there is live music in Bingley Library? If you are a musician and want the opportunity to play, you can join in, if you just love live music, come and have a listen. The team is really talented and have great fun. And of course, there's that magic of music...and books. Browse our shelves, pull up a chair, listen, enjoy our space. All welcome. |
 Our next Dementia Information Event will be held at Shipley Library on Wednesday 14th October from 11.30am-1.30pm in partnership with the Admiral Nursing Team. There will be a short presentation about Dementia followed by an opportunity to talk to various organisations and services re information & support. Refreshments provided. All welcome - Free Event  It's Black History Month. Join us at Bradford Local Studies Library to watch the award-winning documentary “Painted” by Bradford filmmakers Faith+Bones on Saturday 24th October, with screenings at 10:30 – 11:30 and 14:00 – 15:00. This is a free event but places are limited – please book via local.studies@bradford.gov.uk or by calling 01274 433688. As a portrait artist attempts to capture their essence on canvas, four Afro-Caribbean elders in Bradford share their extraordinary Windrush stories of rebuilding Britain, confronting racism, and finding resilience, revealing the layers of identity that define a generation.  Do YOU want to start your own business, learn more about marketing, intellectual property, tax returns or expanding YOUR small business? The next Let's Talk Business session run by the Invest in Bradford team will take place at Shipley Enterprise Hub (Shipley Library) on October 22, 10.30am until 2.30pm. Feedback from the last session run by the Invest in Bradford team was very positive indeed. The service if free, friendly and supportive so don't hold back, come along, pull up a chair and have a chat. Could be the best move you've EVER made. |
  When was the last time you booked a doctor’s appointment, paid a bill, or applied for a job without using the internet? For millions of people across the UK, these everyday tasks are an impossible barrier. In fact, only 1 in 3 adults in the UK are comfortably online. . If YOU struggle to get online or need help with any aspect of the digital world, please ask at your local library for help. We can point you towards a self-led programme called Learn My Way which will guide you through the basics. |
 The Anah Project offers confidential support for girls and women suffering domestic abuse. They will be offering a drop-in service at Manningham Library on Wednesday October 14 at 11am. The team are there to support you and will ensure you are treated with respect and privacy. Telephone Manningham Library on 01274 435353 for more information. |
 Families across the Bradford district are invited to discover SENDiVERSE, a programme of free, inclusive events taking place in libraries and community hubs during October half-term. Designed for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), SENDiVERSE offers a welcoming range of creative, sensory and interactive activities, from storytelling and sensory play to poetry, dance, art and music. What's OnStory, Sign and Rhyme Time
Saturday 24 October, 11.15am
Queensbury Library
A fun family session for children aged 0-5 featuring stories, songs, rhymes and Makaton signing. Free drop-in. Sensory Play
Monday 26 October, 10am-11am
Eccleshill Library
A relaxed sensory session with toys, textures and messy play designed to encourage exploration and creativity. Booking required. Email eccleshill at eccleshill.library@bradford.gov.uk. Creative Mosaic Art Workshop
Monday 26 October, 10am-12pm
City Library
Children aged 7+ can create their own mosaic artwork in a supportive and flexible environment. Families and carers are welcome. Booking required. Email city.library@bradford.gov.uk Create Your Own Story
Monday 26 to Thursday 29 October, 1pm-2pm
Thornbury Library
Young writers aged 5-11 can create stories over a single session or return throughout the week to develop their ideas. Zen Colouring
Tuesday 27 October, 10.45am-11.45am
Manningham Library
A calming, sensory-friendly colouring session with relaxing music and a soothing atmosphere. Suitable for all ages. Email Manningham.library@bradford.gov.uk Creative Poetry Workshops with Ash Dickinson
Wednesday 28 October
• 11am-12.30pm, City Library
• 2.30pm-4pm, Shipley Library
Award-winning poet Ash Dickinson leads accessible workshops encouraging creativity, confidence and self-expression for children aged 8+. Booking required. Email city.library@bradford.gov.uk Sensory Story Session: Harry Potter
Wednesday 28 October, 2pm-3pm
Shipley Library
A magical multi-sensory storytelling experience inspired by Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Suitable for ages 6+. Booking required. Email shipley.library@bradford.gov.uk Music and Movement
Thursday 29 October, 2pm-3pm
Heaton Hub
A lively session featuring instruments, ribbons, movement and parachute games. Free drop-in. Dance for Life
Thursday 29 October
• 10am-10.30am, Keighley Library (keighley.library@bradford.gov.uk) • 1.30pm-2pm, Laisterdyke Library (laisterdyke.library@bradford.gov.uk)
A joyful sensory dance experience for under-5s and their families, featuring music, movement and colourful props. Create and Keep Stencil Graffiti Workshop with MOD ONE Graffiti
Thursday 29 October
12pm-1pm, 1pm-2pm or 2pm-3pm
Manningham Library
Children and young people aged 7+ can create and take home their own graffiti-inspired canvas or tote bag using safe, water-based paints. Drop-in. Find Out MoreAll activities are free. Some events require advance booking, while others are drop-in sessions. Selected activities are supported by The Leap. sendiverse 2026 — THE LEAP  STEP into a unique new world in your local library this autumn! For three weeks in October, Bradford Libraries will be hosting state-of-the-art VR headsets and a feast of FREE digital experiences. David Attenborough, Wallace & Gromit, Matthew Bourne, Vaughan Williams are among our top pick for YOUR local library. FREE public drop-in sessions at Ilkley Library, (October 5-8) Manningham Library (12-15), Shipley Library (19-22). (times TBC) Amongst the thrilling programme of VR offerings, the experiences on offer will include: - Hold the World with Sir David Attenbrough: Embark on a groundbreaking interactive VR tour of the Natural History Museum in London with the most iconic of guides.
- Wallace & Gromit in the Grand Getaway: Step into the shoes (and paws) of the legendary Aardman duo as they blast-off on a cracking new adventure.
- The Philharmonia Virtual Orchestra – The Lark Ascending: Experience a mesmerising 360-degree performance of Vaughan Williams’ masterpiece featuring Nicola Benedetti.
- Monoliths: Explore England’s northern landscape through the voices and spoken word of three women, in this poignant XR experience by Pilot Theatre and One to One Development Trust.
- **New** Doorstep Duets – An absorbing VR180 capture of Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures by immersive filmmakers Neon8.
Times to include Manningham Library Tuesday 13th 11.45am to 12.45pm as part of the Gents Coffee Morning. Wednesday 14th 3pm to 4.30pm a session for families and young adults. Shipley Library Tuesday October 20th, 2pm-4pm
Wednesday October 21 -9.30am -11am, 2pm -4pm.  He turned his passion for woodworking and sustainability into his own business, Charlie’s Woodland Wonders. Charlie sells products at markets and events. Along the way, he has competed in the New Market Young Trader competition, winning his local market and going on to win the Yorkshire & Humber Regional Final, earning a place in the National Finals. We have invited Charlie to speak with Young Entrepreneurs, (aged 12+) but if YOU are interested in starting your first market stall, please come along. (you can be any age) This event is FREE. We only ask that if you book a ticket, and can't make it, you let us know in advance. We pay our speakers and want them to have a good audience and there is always someone who could pick up your ticket. Tickets available here: https://www.ticketsource.com/bradfordlibraries |
 Are you an artist, maker, crafter, writer, illustrator or creative thinker with dreams of turning your passion into a career or small business? Join local artist Dawn Hindle for an inspiring hands-on workshop exploring creative careers, creative enterprise and self-employment. Through book-making, creative exercises and mind-mapping activities, you'll develop ideas for your future and create a visual plan for your creative journey. This workshop is also a chance to connect with other local creatives, artists and entrepreneurs who are interested in turning their skills, artwork, crafts or ideas into income. Feel free to bring examples of your work and share your story. Ideal for creatives aged 16+ | No experience required | Book tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.com/bradfordlibraries/t-mjrleol Shipley Business Enterprise Hub (at Shipley Library), 2 Well Croft, Shipley BD18 3QH ·, BD18 3QH Saturday 21st November 2026 1:00PM |
 Looking up in Bradford by Geoff Twentyman. Discover the hidden history of Bradford’s city centre by simply changing your perspective. Looking up in Bradford explores the spectacular 19th-century architecture that defines the city's skyline, from the towering Victorian grandeur of Little Germany to the intricate civic pride carved into Bradford Wool Exchange. This short talk delves into the visionary architects who built the world's wool capital, uncovering the original purposes of these magnificent structures and how they have adapted to modern life today. 29th of October 2026. 11:30-12:30 . Booking essential as spaces limited. Call 01274 433688 or email local.studies@bradford.gov.uk to reserve a seat. |
 A 'Changing Realities' Community Event, exploring mental health & poverty, will be held at City Library on Thursday 22nd October at 1pm. Come along and listen to the parents & carers of Changing Realities explore mental health and poverty, followed by a workshop and discussion. Please book your place via the link or scan the QR code: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999691824076?aff=oddtdtcreator The event is free, and open to members of the local community. Food and refreshments will be available. Changing Realities is a collaboration between the University of Glasgow, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Child Poverty Action Group and over 200 parents and carers living across the UK. Visit our digital zine at: https://mh.changingrealities.org/ : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999691824076?aff=oddtdtcreator  |
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