Events in libraries

Chat About at Basingstoke Discovery Centre

Mondays (except public holidays)
11am to 1pm

A weekly drop-in to meet new friends and have a chat! Hot drink and a biscuit provided.

Refreshments are funded via the Connect4Communities program by the DWP Household Support Fund.

Free Basingstoke Discovery Centre Monday Wellbeing Warm and welcome

Community Connections at Basingstoke Discovery Centre

Every Friday
10am to midday

A free drop-in for all seekers of sanctuary for a chat, helpful information and signposting.

Colouring and Lego® bricks available for children.

Friday Free Basingstoke Discovery Centre Sanctuary events Warm and welcome

Conversation Café at Basingstoke Discovery Centre

Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
Midday to 1:30pm

Come along and chat to others to improve your English in a relaxed, informal environment.

Please be aware this is not a taught class.

Basingstoke Discovery Centre Free Sanctuary events Monday

Craft and Chatter at Basingstoke Discovery Centre

Every Friday
10am to 12:30pm

A friendly group for makers and handicrafters, meeting in the refreshment area. Bring along your current project, share ideas and hopefully get inspiration for future projects.

This group does not meet on bank holidays.

Friday Free Basingstoke Discovery Centre Arts and crafts

Family Games Club at Basingstoke Discovery Centre

Every 2nd Saturday of the month
2pm to 4pm

Enjoy a selection of board games to play together.

We welcome donations to support our provision of children's activities.
Suggested donation £1.

Free Basingstoke Discovery Centre Saturday Games

Family History at Basingstoke Discovery Centre

Every 2nd Tuesday of the month (Except August and December)
10am to midday

Family History, Hampshire Genealogical Society can help you research your family history. Drop in and see what you can find! Second Tuesday of the month (except August and December). Drop in.

Free Basingstoke Discovery Centre Tuesday Local support

Hong Kong Connections at Basingstoke Discovery Centre 香港人聚會

Every 2nd Saturday of the month
11am to 1pm

A chance to meet others for a friendly chat 聊天機會
Drinks and Snacks 飲品和小食
Refreshments are funded by the UK government.
Games 遊戲活動
Find out about our library services
了解更多圖書館服務
Basingstoke Discovery Centre
Second Saturday of the Month
每⽉第⼆個星期六

Basingstoke Discovery Centre Sanctuary events Free Saturday

Intercambio at Basingstoke Discovery Centre

Every Tuesday
11am to midday

Intercambio Spanish/English Language exchange. Chat and practice your language skills.

Please note this is not a Spanish language class.

Tuesday Free Basingstoke Discovery Centre

Knit and Knatter at Basingstoke Discovery Centre

Every Monday
10am to midday

Bring your current project and have a natter in the refreshment area.

Free Basingstoke Discovery Centre Monday Arts and crafts

Living with Loss Café at Basingstoke Discovery Centre

Last Friday of the month
10:30am to midday

Drop in for a chat and a chance to connect with others dealing with grief or bereavement. Tea, coffee and a biscuit provided.

Refreshments are funded by Bereavement Care, Southern Co-op.

Free Basingstoke Discovery Centre Friday Local support Wellbeing Warm and welcome

New Parents Meet and Connect at Basingstoke Discovery Centre

Every Monday
11:30am to 12:30pm

Supportive library sessions perfect for new babies and new parents/carers. Connect with other parents, explore sensory activities. Free session. Drop-in participation, no need to book. Limited spaces available, so come early to secure your spot.

Basingstoke Discovery Centre Free Monday Parent support Local support Under 2s

Only Murders in the Library Reading Group at Basingstoke Discovery Centre

Every 1st Saturday of the month starting 4 January 2025
2pm to 4pm

If you enjoy crime and thrillers and want to join others to chat about books, come along to our new reading group.

Once a month, all welcome.

Free Basingstoke Discovery Centre Saturday Books, reading and writing

Read Aloud at Basingstoke Discovery Centre

Every Thursday
12:45pm to 1:30pm

Storytime's not just for children! Relax, sit back and listen to our library staff read aloud to you. Enjoy classic and modern stories in our warm and welcome space.

Free Basingstoke Discovery Centre Thursday Books, reading and writing

Ready to Roll? at Basingstoke Discovery Centre

Last Saturday of the month
10am to 4pm

Enjoy classic games – Catan, Pandemic, Splendour and more! Free drop-in.

Free Basingstoke Discovery Centre Saturday Games

Sketching Social at Basingstoke Discovery Centre

Every Friday
9:45am to midday

If you enjoy drawing and sketching, join us for our Sketching Social group. Share skills and tips or learn something new in this supportive and friendly group, Free, just drop in.

This group is funded via the Connect4Communities program by the DWP Household Support Fund.

Arts and crafts Free Friday Basingstoke Discovery Centre

Spring Makers Market at Basingstoke Discovery Centre

Saturday 29 March
10am to 4pm

Join us for our Spring Makers Market, you will get the opportunity to see unique gifts from local crafters and artists from in and around Basingstoke.

Free entry.

Basingstoke Discovery Centre Arts and crafts Saturday Free

Thursday Reading Group at Basingstoke Discovery Centre

Every 3rd Thursday of the month
2pm to 4pm

Thursday Reading Group, Join this friendly group who enjoy reading all genres.