Coffee and Chat: Local Interest Speakers

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 Atherstone 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

Our 2026 programme

June - Live Music with Anker Ukulele Band

July - A Victorian Scandal: The Pocket Venus, The 1867 Epsom Derby, and the Chetwynds of Grendon Hall by Rob Higgins

August - Witherley in the 1950s by Dave Walker

September - The Story of the Only Woman to Have Escaped an Australian Prison by Colin King

October - Pubs of Atherstone by Rob Higgins

November - Middleton Hall and Gardens: How Volunteers Saved North Warwickshire's Gem by Jane Sutton

December - The History of Baxterley by Sheila Johnston

Time: 1:30pm -3:00pm

Date: Every first Wednesday of the month

Age: 16+

Booking: Most of these talks are drop-in events. Please find out more about booking information on each talk's indvidual listing.

Refreshments: Free coffee, tea and biscuits available

About Atherstone Library & Information Service

• View our opening hours

• There are no public toilet facilities on site

• Call us: 0300 555 8171

• Email us: libraryenquiryteam@warwickshire.gov.uk

• Disabled access features

• Floor Plan

• Social Story

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 or online. 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

• Visit our website

• Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram and YouTube

• 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, 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, the Warwickshire County Council Privacy Notice and the Eventbrite Privacy Policy.