What’s On
Forthcoming Events Cancelled Until Further Notice
Coronavirus information
Ledbury library is now open for browsing and computer bookings in the Master’s House. The Library is also still offering Click and Collect and reservation services. Opening times are available on Herefordshire Council website on the Library opening times page
For further information and updates please visit the Library services during coronavirus page on the website.
PLEASE NOTE During the the current restrictions the Master’s House is not hosting any events, exhibitions or tours but for a flavour of the sort of event we hope to be putting on again soon see the link to the last events brochure before lockdown and the events below!
Booking and tickets
Events are free unless otherwise stated.
Please check if you need to book: you will be asked for your ticket at the event.
Tickets will be available six weeks before the event from Ledbury Library unless otherwise stated. Tickets that have not been collected the day before the event, unless otherwise advised, will be reallocated.
To book tickets for an event, phone Ledbury Library and Customer Services on 01432 383499 or visit us.
Children under 8 years old must be supervised at all times.
Hiring event and exhibition space in The Master’s House
If you would like to hire one of the event and exhibition spaces in The Master’s House for an event of your own, telephone 01432 383499 or email ledburylibrary@herefordshire.gov.uk
Explore what’s on
Creating your Sketchbook Journal with Jeanette McCulloch
Monday 23 March, Monday 30 March and Monday 6 April
10am – 1pm
Tickets £65 (for the three workshops)
Keeping a sketchbook or journal can be daunting, in these workshops Jeanette will explore practical and creative possibilities. The workshops are about ideas and how to develop them and will include sessions on colour & texture, image, and words & text . You will need an A4 ring bound sketchbook but all other materials will be supplied.
Herefordshire Life Through a Lens: The Photos
Library opening hours
Free
Following a multi-venue retrospective of Derek Evans’ photographic archive across the city of Hereford, Catcher Media now brings a ‘bite-sized’ exhibition to Ledbury. Enjoy a rare chance to get up close and personal with these fantastic photographs capturing 1940s – 1970s life.
Ledbury Poetry Salon with Jacqueline Saphra @Ledbury Books and Maps
7pm – 9pm
£5 (on the door)
Do you want to discover more about poetry? Have you been looking for a place to perform your own poetry? Why not come along to a Ledbury Poetry Salon, which includes an open mic and featured poets reading and chatting about their work. poetry-festival.co.uk
Master’s House Guided Tour
Wednesday 1 April
10am start (for 1-2 hrs)
Free tickets (donations welcome)
The Friends of the Master’s House will be hosting a detailed guided tour of this 15th century timber-frame building. This incredible Grade II* listed building in the centre of Ledbury was once part of the medieval St Katherine’s Hospital.
A Good Read? Readers’ Group
Friday 3 April
11am – 12.30pm
Free
Bring along a book you have read, share your thoughts and perhaps a short snippet from the book in this friendly and informal readers’ group.
Easter Competition
Saturday 4 April – 18 April
Library opening hours
Free
Take part in our easter egg colouring competition this Easter. The very best entry in each category will win a fabulous prize! Pop in and pick up a competition entry form.
Under 12s
Ledbury Library Readers’ Group
Tuesday 7 April
4.45pm – 5.45pm
Free
A friendly book group held in Ledbury Library for enthusiastic readers. Read one selected title a month then meet in the library to discuss it. Books are provided.
Young Writer’s Group
Saturday 18 April
10am – 12 noon
£7 per session
Fun and creative writing workshops for young people, led by professional writer Sara-Jane Arbury. Advance booking is essential, to reserve a place go to: writingwestmidlands.org
8-13 years
Get to Know Your Tablet
Tuesday 21 April
4pm – 6pm
Free tickets
Learn the basics of how to use your tablet, including learning about apps, using the internet and how to connect to the free Wi-Fi at the library. Bring your own tablet.
16+ years
Should We Be Worried About Video Games? @John Masefield High School
Monday 27 April
7pm – 9pm
Tickets £7
The media often claims that video games are bad for us, but what does scientific research actually say about this issue? Dr Pete Etchells is a reader in psychology and science communication at Bath Spa University. He will explore the science behind the headlines, revealing that playing, studying and living through games can show us what it means to be human. A Ledbury Library Development Group event.
Ledbury Poetry Salon with Philip Gross and Lesley Saunders @Ledbury Books and Maps
7pm – 9pm
£5 (on the door)
Do you want to discover more about poetry? Have you been looking for a place to perform your own poetry? Why not come along to a Ledbury Poetry Salon, which includes an open mic and featured poets reading and chatting about their work. poetry-festival.co.uk
Ledbury Library Readers’ Group
Tuesday 5 May
4.45pm – 5.45pm
Free
A friendly book group held in Ledbury Library for enthusiastic readers. Read one selected title a month then meet in the library to discuss it. Books are provided.
Master’s House Guided Tour
Wednesday 6 May
10am – 12 noon
Free tickets (donations welcome)
The Friends of the Master’s House will be hosting a detailed guided tour of this 15th century timber-frame building. This incredible Grade II* listed building in the centre of Ledbury was once part of the medieval St Katherine’s Hospital.
Ledbury Poetry Salon with Richard O’Brien @Ledbury Books and Maps
7pm – 9pm
£5 (on the door)
Do you want to discover more about poetry? Have you been looking for a place to perform your own poetry? Why not come along to a Ledbury Poetry Salon, which includes an open mic and featured poets reading and chatting about their work. poetry-festival.co.uk
A Good Read? Readers’ Group
Friday 15 May
11am – 12.30pm
Free
Bring along a book you have read, share your thoughts and perhaps a short snippet from the book in this friendly and informal readers’ group.
Young Writer’s Group
Saturday 16 May
10am – 12 noon
£7 per session
Fun and creative writing workshops for young people, led by professional writer Sara-Jane Arbury. Advance booking is essential, to reserve a place go to: writingwestmidlands.org
8-13 years
Introduction to the Internet
Tuesday 19 May
4pm – 6pm
Free tickets
Learn how to look around websites and have a go at searching for information. Laptops will be provided for the workshop.
16+ years