Libraries across ÇÑ×ÓÊÓÆµ are set to host an exciting season of FREE literary events this autumn. From spine-chilling crime fiction to groundbreaking history and immersive fantasy worlds, the programme offers something for every reader.
Upcoming events
Saturday 11 October at 11:00am – Redditch Library
Dr Joseph Yannielli: Doing Black History in 2025
Aston University’s Dr Joseph Yannielli, a leading historian of slavery and abolition, will discuss Black history in America and beyond, alongside his groundbreaking VR project on World War I in South Africa. Please book in Redditch Library.
Wednesday 15 October at 6:30pm – The Hive, Worcester
An Evening of Spooky Fiction
As night falls over The Hive, three masterful storytellers - Olivia Isaac-Newton, Caz Frear, and Charley Barnes—will share spine-tingling tales and insights into the art of suspense.
Saturday 18 October at 11:00am – Kidderminster Library
In Conversation with Sue Watson
Psychological thriller writer Sue Watson, author of Wife.Mother.Liar and Wanting Daisy Dead, shares what lies beneath her successful psychological thrillers with big twists and explore her writing process.
Thursday 6 November at 7:00pm – Bromsgrove Library
Murder in the Air with Tom Hindle
Bestselling crime novelist Tom Hindle (A Fatal Crossing) the modern master of the whodunnit. From locked-room mysteries to high-stakes investigations, Tom’s novels have captivated readers across the UK—and now he’s coming to Bromsgrove Library to share the secrets behind his suspenseful storytelling.
Saturday 22 November at 12:00pm – Redditch Library
Worlds of Science Fiction and Fantasy
A panel with Gareth L. Powell, Anna Stephens, and Mike Brooks explores the craft of world-building and speculative storytelling. Please book in Redditch Library.