News & events
Westminster libraries have much to offer you every day!
You can find out more about us by watching our video, or if you'd like to get regular updates about forthcoming events and news from libraries, follow us on Twitter. We're also on Facebook, and blog about all kinds of stuff on Books & the City.
See below for forthcoming special events, or look at the events page of your local library (links on the left) for details of regular activities such as book groups and sessions for children.
Paddington Library
has a visit from Dr Bike on 15 June - free bike 'health' checks!
Queen's Park Library
Bring your children to a Family Learning workshop, 'Puppets Tell Summer Stories' (15 June), a Wii Gaming Tournament (22 June), and African Drumming taster sessions (27 June, 4 July).
St John's Wood Library
invites you to meet author William Sieghart ('Winning Words' and Poetry on Prescription) on 18 June.
Church Street Library
hosts 'Starting your own business: the essential guide' with Ian McPhail (20 June)
Maida Vale Library
has a free Family Learning workshop, 'Puppets Tell Summer Stories' on 22 June.
Charing Cross Library
welcomes Jane Peyton talking about 'Brilliant Britain' on 23 June and hosts a one-day street photography workshop with Andrew Pegram on 11 July.
National Bookstart Week
runs from 24-30 June, and all the Under 5s' groups will be celebrating with Ugly Duckling giveaways and themed stories!
Victoria Library
hosts a talk by archivist Alison Kenney on the history of Belgravia and Pimlico (24 June). Author and former NHS dietician Mary Farmer visits on 1 July to talk about 'Cold Tea and Tears'.
Exhibition
at Westminster Reference Library - 'Unending' by East London Printmakers, 24 June - 13 July.
Westminster Music Library
invites you to a free performance by Fumi Otsuki (violin) and Ruth Young (piano) on 27 June.
Mayfair Library
will be present at the Mount Street Gardens Summer Fair on 30 June - all welcome!
Pimlico Library
has a free 'Leadership in Businesses' workshop (27 June)
Westminster Reference Library
hosts Salon no 6: 'London Under - London Over' on 27 June, and Popcorn Saturday!' - five 10-15 minute plays on the theme of the movies, with RealDeal Theatre on 29 June.
Marylebone Library & Information Service
has a free, drop-in laptop surgery on 29 June.
Health events
All the forthcoming health events in Westminster Libraries, listed in one place.
Text Tribe
An online reading group for the boroughs of Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham - join in, discuss, get recommendations from other members!
Mobile app & site
Get the library catalogue and library details on your phone with the LibAnywhere app for iPhone, Android, Blackberry and more.
Books & the City
Our blog, telling the stories about what's happening in Westminster Libraries with book lists, event reports, new services etc.
The Cookbook of Unknown Ladies
is the latest online project from Westminster Archives - a year's worth of extraordinary recipes from a handwritten book in their collection.
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