North Kensington Library
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Summer fun at North Kensington Library
- Every Monday 10.30 am to 11.30 am: Rhyme time for children under four years old
- Every Tuesday 2pm to 3pm: Free stories and crafts for all the family
- Tuesday 21 July: Fee Fi Fo Fum - all about giants
- Thursday 23 July: Fee Fi Fo Fum - all about giants
- Tuesday 28 July: Buried treasure
- Tuesday 4 August: Dragon Quest
- Tuesday 11 August: Zoom Zoom Zoom - bring an empty water bottle to make a spaceship
- Tuesday 18 August: Firebirds
- Tuesday 25 August: Special games event
Please note, children under 8 years old must bring an adult to help them enjoy the event
Special events for young people aged 11-14
- 30 July, 6 August, 13 August: Fantasy photography course.
- 20 August, 2 pm to 5 pm: Cartooning workshop with John Byrne
Please note there are only 15 places available.
Important notice: North Kensington library
During June 2009 work will be carried out on the front entrance of North Kensington Library. This will involve the removal of the display window and the restoration of the original arched entrance and double doors.
While the work is being carried out the front entrance will be closed to the public. The library will remain open during normal hours for the duration of the work. Access to the building will be via the ramp to the Children’s Library and the lift to the ground and first floors.
Additionally, the Children’s Library will remain open until 8.00pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays while the work is being carried out.
Library services
Meetings, Events and Exhibitions
- Burying London-Touring Exhibition, 1 June 2009 to 24 July 2009
Abstract: The Library service,working in partnership with the Houses of Parliament Parliamentary Outreach Team, has put together a touring exhibition that combines parliamentary resources and Local Studies and archives resources.
The exhibition is called `Burying London'. It highlights the role of the local community in petitioning parliament for the creation of public cemeteries at Brompton and Kensal Green.
- Juliet Pickering - How to get published, 15 July 2009
Abstract: 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.
- Bookstart Time, 20 July 2009 to 28 August 2009
Abstract: Songs and rhymes for under fours. Join the
fun and take part in the summer BookCrawl as well.
- Fee Fi Fo Fum - Beware of Giants, 20 July 2009
Abstract: Stories and simple crafts. Look out for beanstalks,
castles and giant shoes!
- Treasure Hunt, 27 July 2009
Abstract: Follow the clues to find the buried treasure.
- North Kensington Library Reading Group Meeting, 27 July 2009
Abstract: Reading Group
- Fantasy Photography Course, 30 July 2009 to 13 August 2009
Abstract: Aged 11-14? There are 12 places for this brilliant opportunity to develop your photography skills. All equipment is provided. This has been a very popular course in the past, so sign up quickly to be sure of a place.
- Dragon Quest, 3 August 2009
Abstract: Dragon quest: Enjoy some scary dragon stories and make your own dragon.
- Zoom, Zoom, Zoom, 10 August 2009
Abstract: Library summer Quest event.
- Firebirds: Special crafts week, 17 August 2009
Abstract: Create your own firebird.
- Cartooning Workshop with John Byrne, 20 August 2009
Abstract: Do you love drawing?
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