Libraries
Public Lending Right (PLR)
Did you know that authors have the right to receive payment for loans of their books from public libraries? It's called Public Lending Right (PLR) and this year marks its 30th birthday.
Public libraries are joining the PLR office in celebrating 30 years of support for authors.
Find out more at
www.plr.uk.com
Chelsea Library now open on Sundays
The full range of library services is now available from 1pm to 5pm on Sundays at Chelsea Library, on the King's Road.
We hope that you will find this extension of our services useful and valuable and we welcome your comments.
For further information please contact Librariesline on tel: 020 7361 3010 or to comment on the service please e mail information.services@rbkc.gov.uk
Transforming your library service
We are developing Kensington Central Library to make it more accessible and easier to use. Read more about our new services and the planned changes.
Bibliotherapy
Reading can help people deal with all sorts personal problems, or even illnesses. This is called Bibliotherapy.
Visit the new Bibliotherapy section by selecting Bibliotherapy from the list in the left-hand column.
Notting Hill Library
Notting Hill Gate Library has now re-opened following the recent water damage to the ceiling.
A reduced service is in operation as building work is still being carried out on the damaged areas. The library will be open the usual hours. However, some areas of the library and some of the stock are not available at present.
The weekly Baby Rhyme Time sessions have had to be temporarily suspended.
Please check the website and you will be notified as soon as sessions are re-started.
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Below are some highlights of events going on in our libraries. For a full list of all our events, please see our events page
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
- Imaginery Geometries, 29 June 2009 to 11 July 2009
Abstract: Imagination is more important than knowledge.
- Notting Hill Gate Library Reading Group, 6 July 2009
Abstract: This month we will be discussing "Heart of Darkness" by Joseph Conrad
- The State of Africa Panel Discussion, 7 July 2009
Abstract: Alec Russell ,Stephen Robinson and Colin Freeman will be talking about Africa's past ,present and future.They will tackle the topics of aid,debt and poverty in what promises to be a fascinating debate.Come and have your say.
Colin Freeman,Chief Foreign Correspondent of the Sunday Telegraph who was kidnapped in Somalia last year will be replacing Dambisa Moyo who is unable to take part in this event.
- Brompton Library Reading Group Meeting, 14 July 2009
Abstract: This month we well be discussing "On Chesil Beach" by Ian McEwan.
- 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.
- 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.
- Burying London-Touring Exhibition, 27 July 2009 to 18 September 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.
- North Kensington Library Reading Group Meeting, 27 July 2009
Abstract: Reading Group
- Goalden Goals, 28 July 2009
Abstract: Table football event.
- 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?
- Summer Reading Challenge Celebration, 1 September 2009
Abstract: Special day at the Central Library.
- Burying London-Touring Exhibition, 21 September 2009 to 13 November 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.
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