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Halloween window display
31 October 2023

A successful Halloween at Brown Books!

Massive thanks to Jo, Babs, William, Jude and Alan for dressing up and helping out with the events, to Mary for Creepy Crafts and to Aaron (A Children’s Story) for Spooky Stories. And to all our volunteers for their help with the Halloween Trail, encouraging guess how many sweets are […]
Opening hours
16 October 2023

Winter opening hours

We are changing our opening hours from Wednesday 1 November. The winter opening hours are: Tuesday 12-6pm (change from 11-5) Wednesday 12-6pm (change from 11-5) Thursday 12-7pm (change from 11-5) Friday 12-5pm (change from 11-5) Saturday 11am-5pm (change from 10am-4pm) We will be open on Christmas Eve 11am-5pm We will […]
Hairy Tales books by Trish Cooke
1 October 2023

Free books for Black History Month

We received a very generous donation of books earlier in the year by Trish Cooke, which we are giving to children for free to mark Black History Month. There are three books from the Hairy Tales series: Zel: Let Out Your Hair Jackson And The Hairstalk The Puppet Who Wanted […]
Halloween scene with silhouette of children trick or treating, and a spooky castle in the background.
16 September 2023

Halloween at Brown Books

 Hidden Horrors – 24-31 Oct Bring your little ones in, grab a creepy checklist and search the shop for the spooky characters that will be hidden in various locations. Find them all and win a prize of chocolate, fruit or sweets.  Creepy Crafts – Thursday 26 Oct Come and create […]
Desk with writing materials and sign with Clod Magazine written on it.
19 August 2023

Return of the Author and Illustrator Fair

Luton Literature is pleased to announce the return of the Author and Illustrator Fair to Luton Central Library. Open from 11am to 2pm on Saturday 9 September, those attending will be able to see the work of local authors and illustrators at all levels, from hobbyist and self published, to […]
Patrick Gale
4 August 2023

Patrick Gale is coming to Luton Central Library

Luton Libraries are excited to welcome Patrick Gale to the Central Library on Saturday 9 September. The bestselling author will discuss his writing, including his latest novel, Mother’s Boy. Luton Literature are supporting the event with the return of the local author and illustrator fair, showcasing local artists and authors, and those […]
1 July 2023

Strange Bedsfellows 2! An evening of poetry

Strange Bedsfellows is back! This intimate poetry evening will showcase readings by Clive Gresswell, Keith Jebb, Eddie Heaton, Juliet Troy and C-Weed, all of whom studied at the University of Bedfordshire. Places are very limited as we’re a small venue, so book fast. The event is free, but donations are […]
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