We aim to bring people together to read, share stories and have fun. We use reading – whether books, magazines, newspapers, or anything else – to start everyone chatting. Our Reading Friends group meets on the 3rd Wednesday every month at Northampton Central Library to talk about reading and anything else that interests them. You don’t have to read anything before the session and everyone is welcome so come along, meet new people and share stories together. No booking is required and you don’t have to be a library member to take part. If you have any questions about Reading Friends then please email readingfriends.libraryplus@westnorthants.gov.uk.

Get ready to taste some out-of-the-box flavors of mulled wine at our event - it's going to be a quirky and cozy evening!

Jazzetry, the fusion of Jazz and Poetry. Come catch a vibe and drink, whilst we create a warm,cozy and celebrative atmosphere for this art. Jazzetry - Festive Jazz, poetry & cozy vibes Come and join us at Granbies Coffee house & boutique for an evening of soul-soothing Jazz and captivating poetry on December 19th, 2025 at 7:00 PM. Get ready to witness artists both experienced and amateur whilst enjoying Grandbies drinks and treats. Jazzetry is perfect for friends & family and those looking for a night of relaxation, pure joy and vibes. This exclusive Festive Jazz event, is one you dont want to miss !

This session is perfect for those new to portraiture or those looking to improve. Portrait Taster Session This session is perfect for those new to portraiture or those looking to improve. Through the guidance of portrait tutor Matt Waruszynski, it is a chance to see explore some of the fundamental basics of portraiture. These include Placing features Tonal values The structure of the head Working from a live model, this taster session will offer opportunity to develop a series of tonal portrait studies. This session has been designed to be a relaxed and friendly open to everyone. Please bring along some paper, charcoal, eraser and any other drawing materials you may wish to use. Host Information Matt Waruszynski is an oil painter based in Northamptonshire specialising in figurative work and portraits. He is interested in exploring how the body and face tell the story of our lives. Our body keeps the score of all of our traumas, joys, struggles and triumphs and he seeks to use painting and drawing as a way to understand and tell these stories. He was won the Sir Philip Trousdell Prize for Portraiture and was a recent finalist in Raw Umber Studio Image Prize. Matt...

A sound healing experience giving you a chance to breathe, slow down, and enjoy our beautiful space in a whole new way.