Events at Paddington Library
[Go to Regular events] Paddington Library contact details and opening hours
Special events
Understanding Dementia - Information & advice
Wednesday 22 May, 6.00 – 7.00pm
Free Talk from the Kensington Chelsea and Westminster Memory Service. Refreshments provided.
Adult Learners' Week at Paddington Library
Step up and change your life with Second Chance Plus
Thursday 23 May, 2.30 to 4.00pm
Presentation & Information session
Thinking about taking a step up in your life? Second Chance PLUS can help you source practical, affordable, industry focused HND (Higher National Diploma) courses. Courses are open to everyone and include Business Management, Fashion & Textiles, Hospitality, Health and Social Care, Interactive Media, Photography and more, all geared to the needs of top employers.
Come along to this event to find out how Second Chance PLUS can help you achieve your success.
Admission Free. Opportunity for Networking. To book a place, email: bip@westminster.gov.uk or telephone 020 7641 1300 and ask to be put through to Paddington Library.
Over 50s English for Improvers
Friday 24 May, 11.30am to 12.30pm
Do you want to brush up your English? Open Age will be running a free drop in session.
No need to book, just turn up.
Everyone welcome
Go Online - drop-in
Friday 24 May, 2.00 - 4.00pm
Help and advice for IT beginners, covering basic email and internet use.
No need to book just turn up. Everyone welcome. Just ask at the library counter.
Make a Mobile
Tuesday 28 May, 2 to 4pm
Make a beautiful hanging nature mobile and personalise it with your name.
Free, no booking required
Suitable for children aged 5+
Naughty Peter Rabbit Workshop
Wednesday 29 May, 2.00 - 4.00pm (the workshop will start promptly)
Take home your own copy of the classic tale with ideas on how to use this and other books at home with our FREE Family Learning workshop.
Only 20 places available! Book now to reserve places for you and your family. You can book with a member of staff at the library or call 0207 641 1300 (ask for Paddington Children’s Library).
All children must be 5 or 6 years old and accompanied by an adult throughout the session. Maximum 2 children per adult. A crèche worker is available for younger children if required.
Nintendo Wii Tournament
Thursday 30 May 2 to 4pm
Test your Wii skills against your friends in this battle to be the best!
Free, no booking required
Suitable for children aged 5+
Meet author Linda Stratmann
Wednesday 12th June, 6 to 7.30pm
Linda will be talking about her new novel 'A Case of Doubtful Death'.
Free refreshments
Booking: Contact 020 7641 1300 and ask to be put through to Paddington Library or email paddingtonlibrary@westminster.gov.uk
Free bike check-up with Dr Bike
Saturday 15 June, 12.00 noon – 4.00pm
Keeping your bike running safely and smoothly is important.
At Dr Bike sessions experienced cyclists and mechanics check everything on your bike from wheels, brakes, gears and tyre pressure to lights, racks, pedals, saddles and more.
By the end, your bike will feel loved and cared for.
Free weekly IT training session for beginners
Every Friday from 2.00 to 4.00pm
Go Online is a national do it yourself course which you can do in the library. On your first session you will be registered for the online course and you can go as fast or a slow as you wish.
No booking required - just turn up. For more details call 020 7641 6200 and ask to be put through to the librarian at Paddington Library.
Regular events for children and young people
Regular events for children are run during term-time only, unless otherwise stated.
| Event | Time / date | Info |
|---|---|---|
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Baby Rhyme Time |
Wednesdays at 10.30am - 11.30am |
Songs and rhymes followed by baby play time! For more information and details of other sessions, visit the Sessions for Under 5s page. |
| Chatterbooks | Every first and third Wednesdays of the month, 4.00 - 5.00pm | We play games, tell jokes, find out about lots of different authors and new books, and just have fun! |
| Homework Club | Mondays & Fridays, 3.30 - 5.15pm | Ages 7-13. For more information and details of other sessions, visit the Homework Clubs page. |
| Nintendo Wii | Thursdays from 3:30pm - 5:20pm | Children are welcome to come and play on the Nintendo Wii. |
| Toddler time | Every Friday 10.30 - 11.30 | Songs and stories followed by simple crafts! |
| WAES family workshops | intermittently on some Saturdays | Westminster Adult Education Service family workshops take place intermittently for more information please contact the library. |
Regular events for adults
| Event | Time / date | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy Westminster | Regular information & advice sessions. | For more information, please see the Health events page. |
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ESOL Reading & Writing |
Mondays, 10.00am to 12noon | This course is run by Westminster Adult Education Service, and will help you develop your language skills. The course is free, but status restrictions may apply. For more information contact 020 7641 8665. |
| "Share a Book" Group | Mondays, 2.00 to 3.30pm | For full details, visit the Paddington Readers Group page. Please note: This reading group is currently full. Please register your interest in joining the group by passing on your contact details to a member of staff or emailing kgielgud@westminster.gov.uk. You will be contacted when a place within the group becomes available. |
|
Literacy 1 |
Tuesdays and Fridays, 1.00 to 3.00pm |
This course is run by Westminster Adult Education Service, and will help you develop your language skills. The course is free, but status restrictions may apply. For more information contact 020 7641 8665. |
| Beginners IT Class | Tuesdays, 2.15 to 4.15pm | This course is run by Open Age |
| Writers' group | 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 6.30 to 8.00pm | To find out more visit the Paddington Writers' Group page. |
| Career & CV Advice | Wednesdays, 1.30 to 3.30pm | The National Careers Service will be visiting Paddington Library to provide employment advice. (Phone 020 7487 8222 for more information) |
| Intermediate IT Class | Wednesdays, 2.00 to 4.00pm | This course is run by Open Age |
| Health Advice Surgery | Thursdays, 10.00am to 12.00 noon | |
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Advocacy surgeries |
Thursdays, 12 noon-2.00pm, starting on Thursday 18 April 2013 |
Advocacy Plus support people who are aged 60 or over and live in the Borough of Westminster. At the surgeries, an advocate will be available to talk to you about any issues that you may have. |
| Rumi Group | Last Thursday of the month, 7.00 - 8.00pm (NB The Rumi group will meet on Thursday 16 May 2013) | For more information, please see the Reading Group page. |
| Go-Online | Every Friday 2.00 to 4.00pm | Beginners' IT training. Contact Paddington for more details. |
| Readers' Group | 3rd Friday of month, 6.30 to 8.00pm | For full details, visit the Paddington Readers Group page. |
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