Go mad in March at your local library
by Hammersmith and Fulham Press Office
05/03/2008
Exciting times at borough libraries
Lovers of a good read, film buffs and music fans should rush down to their local library to make the most of a new Council initiative.
‘Go Mad in March’ will see all six libraries in the borough issuing all DVDs, CDs and videos free of charge for the whole of the month.
In addition, anyone who joins one of the libraries during March for the first time will be entered into a weekly prize draw giving them a chance to win £50 in vouchers. The winners will be able to choose if they want Marks and Spencer or HMV vouchers.
Entry forms for the draw are available in all the libraries, though members of the public may also spot them being given out in various public venues throughout the month.
In a separate event, famous author John Harvey will be making a personal appearance at Fulham Library on Thursday 27 March.
John Harvey is the author of the richly praised Charlie Resnick novels, and has won many awards including the CWA Silver Dagger, a Barry award for the best British crime novel published in the US, and, in 2007, the CWA Cartier Diamond Dagger for sustained excellence in the genre.
Cllr Paul Bristow, Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services, said: "I hope that as many people as possible will take advantage of these excellent schemes and visit their local libraries. We are privileged to have John Harvey coming to Fulham Library and I’m sure that it will be a most interesting evening."
Attendance to the John Harvey event is by ticket only but tickets are free to anyone who wishes to apply. Tickets can be obtained from any of the six borough libraries or by phoning 020 8753 3877. The event starts at 7.30pm with doors opening at 7pm
