What's On June 2012

Events for adults, young people, children and families

Adult events

Ben Anderson - No Worse EnemyBen Anderson Author

Thursday 7 June, 6.30 to 8pm
Kensington Central Library

Author and documentary maker Ben Anderson will talk about his latest book, No Worse Enemy, which covers his time spent with British Forces and US Marines in Afghanistan.

As well as presenting clips from his films, Ben will discuss the past, present and future in regards to the conflict in Afghanistan. Has the government been telling us the truth? What will happen once UK and US forces pull out of the country? Ask questions and join in the debate. 

How To Get Published with Juliet PickeringPhoto of Juliet Pickering

Tuesday 19 June, 6.30 to 8pm
Kensington Central Library

Juliet Pickering is a literary agent with A P Watt, the oldest literary agency in the world. She will be discussing the publishing process and current publishing trends in the UK. Juliet will also talk about the role of a literary agent: why an agent is necessary and how to go about getting one yourself. The talk will be followed by a question and answer session.

 

Ticket and booking details:

Tickets are £5 (£3 concessions) per adult event.

Tickets for adult events are on sale at all Kensington and Chelsea libraries.
Payments in person or by post should be made in cash or by cheque only. Please make cheques payable to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Payments by credit or debit card can be made via Librariesline on 020 7361 3010.

Events for young people, children and families

Storytelling sessions for The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with Diana OlutunmoganDiana Olutunmogan professional storyteller

Wednesday 6 June
Kensington Central Library: 11.00 to 11.30am
North Kensington Library: 2.00 to 2.30pm
Age: five to ten

Diana Olutunmogan is a professional storyteller with over a decade of experience. She has written an informative and enjoyable story about the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee which she will perform in two of our libraries. There’s no need to book a place - just drop into Kensington Central or North Kensington Library to hear this wonderful story!

There will also be free Jubilee themed face painting available before and after these sessions.

Customise a T-shirt Workshop with Eithne Farry

Thursday 7 June, 2.00 to 4.30pm
Kensington Central Library
Age: 11 to 15 Eithne Farry

Are you passionate about clothes and accessories? Would you like to create something of your own? Do you have an old t-shirt that you would like to customise?

Then come along to our workshop and let Eithne Farry help you transform your t-shirt! Eithne has made and customised her own clothes for years and she believes she can easily teach people to make or customise their clothes in a few hours.

There’s no need to book a place - just drop into Kensington Central Library with a t-shirt that you would like to customise.

Events for children, young people and families are free of charge but booking in advance may be required - see individual events for details. Contact us libraries@rbkc.gov.uk and Librariesline 020 7361 3010.