Get creative this spooky season with a hands-on pottery workshop at Hagarak Studio! Create your own Halloween-inspired pottery piece in a relaxed and friendly environment, perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike.
Date: 26 September
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Hagarak Studio
Cost: £40.00
For bookings and further information, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Join bestselling crime writer Sophie Hannah for an engaging evening at Rugby Library as she discusses her acclaimed Hercule Poirot novels, mystery writing, and Agatha Christie-inspired projects with Reader Development Librarian Aimee Hawkins. There will also be an audience Q&A session.
Perfect for fans of crime fiction, aspiring writers, and book lovers, this special event celebrates Warwickshire Libraries’ travelling Agatha Christie exhibition and the 2026 Book Bingo reading challenge.
Sophie Hannah is an internationally bestselling author whose books have been translated into 49 languages. She is the official continuation author of Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot series and an award-winning crime novelist, poet, and writing coach.
📅 Date: Thursday 12 November 2026
🕖 Time: 7pm to 8pm (doors open 6.30pm)
👥 Age: 16+
🎟️ Booking: Essential
☕ Refreshments: Free refreshments available
📚 Books: Available to purchase on the night courtesy of Hunt’s Bookshop.
Dungeons & Dragons at Rugby Library
Dungeons & Dragons is a facilitated role playing game run by an experienced, CRB checked volunteer who acts as Dungeon Master and leads you through a fantasy campaign, co-creating a vibrant, responsive story.
Our established group now has 3 places available.
These sessions are great for:
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Date: Saturday 5th October and monthly thereafter
Age: Adults and Children 10years and over (Under 12s must be joined by an adult)
Booking: Booking essential.
The library has a varied board and card game collection that you can use for free in the library anytime you visit. We also hold various game events throughout the year.
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African Drumming Workshop
Join us at this special workshop where you will learn traditional call and response African rhythms on djembe drums! The workshops are free, and suitable for children, families and all ages.
This event is great for:
Why not take a book home after the event? You’ll enjoy a great read, and it’s a simple way to support your library. Every loan counts.
Time: 1.00pm-3.30pm
Date: Saturday 10th October 2026
Age: All Ages (Please note: children must be accompanied by an adult at all times)
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.
Join Us for Sip and Pottery Painting!
Unleash your creativity while enjoying your favorite drink at our in-person event. Whether you’re a pottery pro or just looking to try something new, this is the perfect chance to relax, sip, and paint your own masterpiece. Bring your friends or come solo – we guarantee a fun and laid-back evening. No experience needed, just good spirits and a splash of imagination!
At this weeks event we will be painting Plates with a halloween theme.
All pottery is glazed and fired after our event and can be collected from Bacco the following week.
Please contact [email protected] to book.
Celebrate National Poetry Day with Art at the Alex
Perfect for anyone who enjoys poetry, creative writing, or simply a great evening of artistic expression.
Please note: Booking is Essential
Doors open from 7:15pm
Celebrate the timeless joy of sending postcards by creating your own personalised keepsake of Rugby. Accessible for all, including adults with additional needs. Free, no booking required.
Join Bacco Lounge for Pottery Paint and Sip, where you can get creative and a paint a design of your choice on your chosen pottery.
Tickets include a drink of your choice.
For enquiries and to book your place email: [email protected]
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