Enjoying the written word
Book awards
We follow a number of book awards within the libraries. This ensures we have copies of the winners, and we also discuss them at reading group meetings.
Awards we highlight are:
Reading groups
We run a number of reading groups for adults and children. Please visit our Reading groups pages for more information and dates of meetings.
Are you looking for something new to read? Then visit these website to get some ideas:
Contact us
If you have any ideas for the library service regarding ways to encourage reading, then please contact us by email on enjoyreading@rbkc.gov.uk.
Meetings, Events and Exhibitions
- Book Break at Brompton, 10 March 2009 to 10 March 2010
Abstract: Book Break is a reading group with a difference, we read to you. We meet every week at the same time to listen to good literature read aloud. We share a cup of tea and biscuits as well as our responses to what is being read.
- Book Break at Kensal, 1 April 2009 to 3 March 2010
Abstract: Book Break is a reading group with a difference, we read to you. We meet every week at the same time to listen to good literature read aloud. We share a cup of tea and biscuits as well as our responses to what is being read.
- Book Break at The Latymer Centre, 23 April 2009 to 3 March 2010
Abstract: Book Break is a reading group with a difference, we read to you. We meet every week at the same time to listen to good literature read aloud. We share a cup of tea and biscuits as well as our responses to what is being read
- 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.
- Notting Hill Gate Library Reading Group, 6 July 2009
Abstract: This month we will be discussing "Heart of Darkness" by Joseph Conrad
- 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.
- Chelsea Library Reading Group, 16 July 2009
Abstract: This month we will be discussing "Things fall apart" by Chinua Achebe
- Meet Jack Llewellyn, 21 July 2009
Abstract: Jack Llewellyn is the
author of Surviving
Addictions: Confessions
of a Recovered Addict.
He will be talking about
his book which describes,
with great
candour, his slippery
descent into addiction
to sex as well as alcohol and drugs,
and his subsequent liberation from
total dependency and looming death.
At your service
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