Year long library events
2008 is the National Year of Reading
This is a year-long celebration of reading in all its forms helping to build a greater national passion for reading - for children, families and adult learners alike. Building on from the successful Metrowords festival of previous years, Hammersmith & Fulham libraries will launch its own festival of the written and spoken word in October. We aim to bring together an eclectic mix of up and coming and established authors as well as many opportunities for you to read or develop your own written work.
Creative writing
Shepherds Bush Writers Junction
Writers’ block, finding the mood to write, building creative stamina, and staying disciplined are just some of the problems most writers face. In these sessions led by Anjan Saha and Dzifa Benson, you will work within a supportive environment to strengthen your writing muscle and explore all forms of writing from poetry to script writing.
Tuesday evenings from 6.00 to 8.00pm
Shepherds Bush Library, meeting room
£2 per session
Come along or contact Anjan Saha, email: thisisanjan@googlemail.com or phone 07973 709 315
Saturday Kids' Club
Two hours of free, fun time with crafts, computers, games, music, books and more for all ages! Come along and be creative, chill out or use the computers. Text books not required!
Hammersmith Library
2.00 to 4.00pm alternate Saturdays
Please contact Hammersmith Library for more details.
Chatterbooks Book Club
A lively discussion and activity group for children aged 8-11. We explore stories, books and poems using computers, games, activities and more! All welcome.
Sands End Library
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month 3.45 to 4.45pm
Please contact Sands End Library for more details
For more information about children's activities in libraries, please contact Rachel Levy on 020 8753 3829 or rachel.levy@lbhf.gov.uk
Under fives story and rhyme time session
Free story and rhyme time sessions for children under five and their parents/carers. These fun sessions are designed to help improve your child’s language and literacy skills.
Barons Court Library
Mondays 10.30 to 11.30am
Shepherds Bush Library
Tuesdays 10.30 to 11.30am (tickets required)
Fulham Library
Tuesdays 2.15 to 3.15pm
Hammersmith Library
Wednesdays and Thursdays (repeated)
10.30 to 11.30am (tickets required)
Sands End Library
Thursdays 10.30 to 11.30am
Askew Road Library
Thursdays 10.30 to 11.30am
For more information, please contact your local library or Rachel Levy on 020 8753 3829 or rachel.levy@lbhf.gov.uk
Reading groups
There are four reading groups across the borough and we are expanding our provision. Admission is free. Groups are facilitated by library staff and meet monthly as follows:
Hammersmith Central Library
Saturdays 10.30am
(waiting list but new group to be formed)
Barons Court Reading Group
Mondays 1.00pm
Sands End Library
Thursdays 6.00pm
For more information contact Debby Wale, telephone 020 8753 3812 or email: debby.wale@lbhf.gov.uk
Shepherds Bush Library Booktalk
Thursday 6.00 to 8.00pm
Cost: £2 (towards refreshments and running of group)
Come along or contact Anjan Saha, email: thisisanjan@googlemail.com or phone 07973 709 315
