Friends of Goring Library
Friends of Goring Library
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The museum service lent The Library a collection of artefacts from Lowbury Hill. With help from local groups, library volunteers and Reading University, we hosted a series of events telling the story of the Roman occupation of this hill in the Berkshire Downs. The poster opposite is in recognition of our efforts to bring the subject alive and present it to the community at the library. Although we didn't win, we earned special recognition in this very competitive category. I would like to share a few quotes from our judges’ feedback:
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“A great project connecting communities to the heritage on their doorstep.”
“Really good engagement at a range of fun events organised with a range of partners which has developed audiences, increased the use of both the museum service and the library hosting the exhibition, better physical and mental health and a legacy of skills development.”
Books We Love
'This beautifully written book kept me up all night.. I loved the period detail and the black slave viewpoint from within a cruelly enforced white settler culture.'
Join our (free) book clubs
The Greadies meet on x Friday of the month at 10am in The Library
GLIB​ meets on x day of the month at x time in The Library
New titles purchased by FOGL for you: Benjamin, Floella Coming to England ​Charman, Katrina Car, car, truck, jeep Chatterjee, Rangan Make change that lasts: 9 simple ways to break free from the habits that hold you back Christie, Agatha The last séance: tales of the supernatural by Agatha Christie Christie, Agatha Why didn't they ask Evans? Donaldson, Julia Jonty Gentoo Elston, Ashley First lie wins Erikson, Thomas Surrounded by idiots: the four types of human behaviour (or, How to understand those who cannot be understood) Ganeshananthan, V.V. Brotherless night Grahame, Kenneth The wind in the willows Grisham, John The partner Hamel-Akre, Jessica The art of not eating: a doubtful history of appetite and desire Hannah, Kristin The nightingale Hannah, Kristin The women Harvey, Samantha Orbital Henry, Emily Funny story Hood, Louenna Your baby's first year: a day-by-day guide Jackson, Holly A good girl's guide to murder Karmel, Annabel Annabel Karmel's fun, fast & easy children's cookbook Lawrence, Patrice Orangeboy Pilkey, Dav Big Jim begins Quinn, Kate The rose code Read, Shelley Go as a river Russell,Helen How to be sad: the key to a happier life Russell,Helen How to raise a Viking: the secrets of parenting the world's happiest children Russell,Helen The year of living Danishly: uncovering the secrets of the world's happiest country Schwartz,Heather E. Go geocaching! Setterfield,Diane Once upon a river Taplin,Sam We're moving house Taylor,C.L. The island Thompson,Lisa The goldfish boy Tucci,Stanley What I ate in one year: (and related thoughts) Yanagihara,Hanya A little life Yuzuki,Asako Butter 50 walks in Oxfordshire
About Us
The Friends have supported Goring Library since 1998 when it almost closed due to council budgetary constraints.​
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It's now run by council-paid manager Kate Cheng, part time FOGL-funded assistant Jane Crowther, and a committee made up of Jacqui Gray (Chair), Sarah Chambers (Vice Chair/Secretary), Susan (Volunteer Coordinator), Sara (Membership Secretary), Andy (Treasurer) and Tina and Ed.
Our AGM is held every year in May.
Join Us
Improve, promote and support our library by becoming a member
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Individuals: £12/year
Families: £25/year*
*any family combination resident at the same address
& no limit on numbers
​Allow us to collect Gift Aid on your donation by emailing us this form
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