Join us for this free event to celebrate the joy of coming together with friends old and new and learning new things.

Coffee and Chat at Alcester Library

Take a break at Coffee and Chat — a relaxed and welcoming session for adults to enjoy listening to speakers on different topics or take part in an activity, followed by a warm drink.

These sessions are great for:

Learning about topics from guest speakers

Meeting new people in a friendly and informal setting

Enjoying a calm moment in your day with a cup of tea or coffee

Discovering what our libraries offer

Schedule of 2026 speakers:

August 17th: Stephen Godfrey - Turning Pages. The story of our public libraries (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1995988362924?aff=oddtdtcreator)

September 21st: Dr Val Trim - The PANORAMA: Spectacle, virtual realities, simulacra, entertainment (19th-century immersive entertainment for the masses). (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-panorama-a-talk-from-dr-val-trim-tickets-1996008464047?aff=oddtdtcreator)

October 19th: Local caricature artist - John Evans (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/caricature-art-a-talk-from-john-evans-tickets-1996013728794?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*nf7b1g*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTQzMDI1OTY2LjE3ODUzNTQ1MTg.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODUzNTQ1MTckbzEkZzAkdDE3ODUzNTQ1MTckajYwJGwwJGgw)

November 16th: Walking the Camino de Santiago - Leigh Clucas Walton (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/coffee-and-chat-speaker-event-walking-the-camino-de-santiago-tickets-1996245776856?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)

December 21st: Christmas Singalong (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/coffee-and-chat-christmas-sing-along-tickets-1996627223774?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)

Time: 10.00am

Date: 3rd Monday of the month

Age: 16+

Booking: This is a drop-in event, so booking is not required. If you do choose to book a ticket, please be aware that it does not guarantee you a space. Participation will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Refreshments: Free refreshments available

About Alcester Library & Information Service

View our opening hours (https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/alcesterlibrary)

Accessible public toilets available

Call us: 0300 555 8171

Email us: libraryenquiryteam@warwickshire.gov.uk

Disabled access features (https://www.accessable.co.uk/warwickshire-county-council/access-guides/alcester-library-and-museum)

Floor Plan (https://api.warwickshire.gov.uk/documents/WCCC-2082369270-113)

Social Story (https://api.warwickshire.gov.uk/documents/WCCC-2082369270-149)

About Warwickshire Libraries

Warwickshire Libraries offer a wide range of events and services to inspire, educate, and connect our communities. From storytimes and coding clubs to author talks and local history sessions, there’s something for everyone.

You can join the library for free in person (https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/libraries-2/join-library/2) or online (https://library.warwickshire.gov.uk/protected/join-the-library). Don’t forget that with your library membership you can access lots of physical and online resources for free!

See all of our events on Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/warwickshire-library-information-service-71495569053#collections)

Visit our website (https://library.warwickshire.gov.uk/)

Follow us on social media: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/warwickshirelibraries?locale=en_GB), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/warwickshire_libraries/) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@WarwickshireLibraries)

Email us: libraryenquiryteam@warwickshire.gov.uk

Call us: 0300 555 8171

Privacy Notice

To see how we use your personal data and what your information rights are, please read our overall Customer Privacy Notice (https://customer%20privacy%20notice/), which includes the contact details if you have a complaint about your information rights. For general enquiries, please contact Warwickshire County Council’s Customer Service Centre on 01926 410410. For information about how we process your personal data for this event, please see the Warwickshire Libraries Privacy Notice (https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/directory-record/700/library-service), the Warwickshire County Council Privacy Notice (https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/privacy) and the Eventbrite Privacy Policy (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/support/articles/en_US/Troubleshooting/eventbrite-privacy-policy?lg=en_GB).

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