Get Involved
Welcome to our Learning and Participation programme! Here you’ll find information about a variety of courses and classes that take place at our Old Library and beyond. There is activity for everyone, whether you are a toddler exploring your senses, a young person developing creative skills, or an adult looking to pursue a passion or find connection. We also have a growing schools engagement programme, as well as a programme of work specifically for those aged 55+ - Ageing Creatively.
We are very proud that our work also takes place outside of the walls of the main buildings, with projects happening across West Berkshire, in schools, care settings, family hubs, community centres and libraries, to name a few. We are also committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our local community through the arts, collaborating with local partners, social prescribers and family support workers.
Enjoy exploring our activity below. We hope to see you soon!
Adults Courses & Classes team
Film Club
Calling all film fans!
Sunday Tai Chi - Summer 2026
Join us for this relaxing Sunday morning Tai Chi session.
Singing for Recovery - Summer 2026
With a focus on wellbeing, these sessions use vocal warm ups and group singing to promote relaxation and help build the confidence needed for recovery.
Restorative Yoga & Sound Healing - Summer 2026
Guided by Laura Penneycard and Maura Barber-Oosterhuis, this session will involve gentle Somatic movements, Restorative Yoga and a beautiful Sound Bath using Tibetan singing bowls, wind gongs and percussive instruments.
Immersive Sound Bath - Summer 2026
Lay down and relax to the soothing tones of quartz crystal bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, Wind Chimes, Native American Flute, Guitar, Percussion instruments blended together with digital effects to create a truly unique and immersive experience.
Introduction to Storytelling
Ahead of her performance of Comb, Charlotte Mooney leads an introduction to the art and craft of storytelling.
Ballroom and Latin Beginners - Autumn 2026
Work with Emma Mayo to learn the basics in Waltz, Cha-Cha-Cha, Slow Rhythm, Rumba, and Quickstep.
Ballroom and Latin Improvers - Autumn 2026
Work with Emma Mayo to continue developing steps and variations in Waltz, Cha-Cha-Cha, Slow Rhythm, Rumba, and Quickstep as well as introduce new dances and rhythms.
Yoga - Autumn 2026
Join Yoga Therapist Katt Garde for this gentle and relaxing yoga course.
Adult Theatre Skills - Autumn 2026
Join actor Joe Evans for our popular Adult Theatre Skills sessions for adults of all ages and experience levels.
Yoga Nidra and Crystal Bowl Sound Healing - Autumn 2026
Led by Veronika from Nourish by V. ease into your Sunday with a deeply restorative Yoga Nidra, followed by the soothing sounds of pure quartz crystal singing bowls.
Musical Theatre Dance: Taster
Led by musical theatre performer Amber Answen-Fraser, this taster blends choreography and expressive storytelling in a fun, welcoming environment for all levels.
Tai Chi: Taster
Improve your mood and reduce anxiety and stress while building better balance, strength and flexibility with this low impact Chinese exercise.
Aerial Sling Stretch: Taster
Led by Claire of Tone & Poise this taster uses a loop of silk fabric suspended in the air.
Post-Natal Singing
Join Katie for Postnatal Singing - a welcoming space for new parents navigating those precious, exhausting, joy-filled first six months.
Post-Natal Pilates - Autumn 2026
Join Fi from Fitter Mother, a qualified postnatal specialist, for this gentle and low-impact post-natal Pilates class where you will work on body alignment, posture, restoring core strength and mobility.
Musical Theatre Dance - Autumn 2026
This class blends choreography and expressive storytelling in a fun, welcoming environment for all levels.
Aerial Sling Stretch
Led by Claire of Tone & Poise this class uses a loop of silk fabric suspended in the air.
Mobility and Balance - Autumn 2026
Get ready to feel strong, steady, and free in your movement.
Sunday Tai Chi - Autumn 2026
Join us for this relaxing Sunday morning Tai Chi session.
Immersive Sound Bath - Autumn 2026
Lay down and relax to the soothing tones of quartz crystal bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, Wind Chimes, Native American Flute, Guitar, Percussion instruments blended together with digital effects to create a truly unique and immersive experience.
Restorative Yoga & Sound Healing - Autumn 2026
Guided by Laura Penneycard and Maura Barber-Oosterhuis, this session will involve gentle Somatic movements, Restorative Yoga and a beautiful Sound Bath using Tibetan singing bowls, wind gongs and percussive instruments.
Singing for Recovery - Autumn 2026
With a focus on wellbeing, these sessions use vocal warm ups and group singing to promote relaxation and help build the confidence needed for recovery.
Christmas Community Carols
Sing and socialise as part of a festive community sing-a-long.
Coffee Companions
Join us for Coffee Companions, every Monday morning in the Old Library Café Bar and every Thursday morning in the Corn Exchange Café Bar!