Library events

What's happening in your library

Find out whether libraries are open and about changes to our library services during the coronavirus pandemic.

• Half term - autumn craft session 
  

  Come along to Fulham library and make some lovely autumn crafts and spooky things!

  For ages 3-10 years.

  Book  a place at our autumn craft session

• Under 5 sessions - all libraries
  

  We pleased to announce we are re-introducing a small number of Under 5 sessions within our libraries.

  Numbers are being limited to ensure social distancing is maintained.

  All sessions must be booked in advance via the Eventbrite links below.

  Under 5 session - Askew Road library

  Under 5 session - Fulham library

  Under 5 session - Hammersmith library

  Under 5 session - Shepherds Bush library

• Black History Month
  

  Apartheid and Me: Children’s author event, for ages 5+

  Tuesday 26 October, 2pm at Hammersmith Library

  Wednesday 27 October, 2:30pm at Shepherds Bush library

  Join author and storyteller Monica Clarke as she reads from her children’s book 'Apartheid and Me'.

  Fully illustrated, Apartheid and Me is written for the learning of children up to age 10, to help them recognise inequality and discrimination no matter how these are disguised.

  Copies will be available to purchase after the session.

  Register for Apartheid and Me - Tuesday 26 October

  Register for Apartheid and Me - Wednesday 27 October

  About the Author

  Monica Clarke was born in Cape Town, South Africa and moved to Europe as a political refugee from Apartheid. She now lives in London.

  When Mr Mandela Came to Town: Children’s author event, for ages 7+

  Wednesday 27 October: 2pm at Fulham Library

  When Mr Mandela Came to Town is the debut children’s book by Kemi Bamgbose.

  As a child, Kemi took the day off school to see the newly elected President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, on his historic trip to Brixton, following 27 years imprisonment for campaigning against Apartheid Rule, joining with thousands of others for this momentous occasion, in July 1996.

  Join Kemi as she explores the inspiration behind her book - which is a creative reimagining of that day reads a chapter or two and for a few creative activities for children to take part in!

  Copies will be available to purchase after the session.

  Register for Mr Mandela Came to Town

• Online groups
  

  Under 5s and book groups are available on the H&F Libraries Facebook page.

  In addition to the scheduled activities, there are book reviews, quotes, poems and quizzes.

  Craft posts:

  • Tuesday 2pm
  • Thursday 2pm
  • Saturday 2pm

  
  Under 5s:

  • Tuesday 10:30am (Live)
  • Thursday 10:30am

  
  Storytelling:

  • Monday 6pm
  • Wednesday 6pm
  • Friday 6pm

• Hammersmith Library Reading Groups
  

  Hammersmith library reading groups meet on the last Wednesday of every month from 6pm to 7pm, and on the second Saturday of every month from 10:30am to 12 noon.

  Please contact Kathleen at kathleen.earley@lbhf.gov.uk to find out more about these reading groups.