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To celebrate the Rio de Janeiro carnival in Brazil, join Brent Libraries for an explosion of colour, music and fun for the Brazilian community and all Brent residents to enjoy!
Join us for:
- Health and wellbeing advice
- Brazilian Portuguese language storytelling
- arts and crafts fun
- face painting
- healthy snacks and smoothies
- Capoeira and Samba workshops!
Free, drop in – all welcome! |
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When: Saturday 22 February, 12noon – 6pm
Where: Harlesden Library
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Half term fun in Brent Libraries!
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Get ready for a packed half term, including drop in healthy family lifestyle taster workshops from Beezee Families, free English and maths workshops from Kumon, as well as STEM and creative workshops for children aged 5-11 – all through half term week. |
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Full half term listings
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Wembley Library weekend closure
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| Wembley Library at Brent Civic Centre will be closed on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 February to allow for essential maintenance to be carried out to the Civic Centre building.
The nearest alternative library is Ealing Road, which is open as usual over this time.
Wembley Library will be open again on Monday 24 February. |
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| Are you ready to start making healthy habits over half term?
Join Beezee Families to take part in a free, fun, family-friendly healthy lifestyle session this half term.
Drop in to a free 90 minute session to find out how Beezee can help you and your family meet your health goals, all while having fun!
- Learn about healthy eating habits and moving more,
- discover the power behind small changes,
- find support and resouces that are right for your family.
Come dressed ready to move! For all ages, drop in. |
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When: Monday 17 February
Where: The Library at Willesden Green, 2.30 – 4pm
When: Tuesday 18 February
Where: Kingsbury Library, 11.30am – 1pm
When: Wednesday 19 February
Where: Wembley Library, 11.30am – 1pm
Kilburn Library, 2.30 – 4pm
When: Thursday 20 February
Where: Harlesden Library, 11.30am – 1pm
When: Friday 21 February
Where: Ealing Road Library, 11.30am – 1pm
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Creative crafty fun workshops
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Join us for a fun-filled holiday experience! Whether you’re into arts and crafts, moulding your own clay, or decorating accessories, we have something for everyone.
For ages 10+, but younger children are welcome with parental supervision. Drop in.
Delivered by Barnardos in partnership with the Co-op |
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When: Tuesday 18 February
Where: Ealing Road Library, 11.30am to 1pm
Where: Harlesden Library, 2.30pm to 4pm
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| STEM activities all through half term week. Get hands on and creative while taking part in fun science, technology, engineering and maths learning.
For children aged aged 5-11. Drop in. |
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Where: Ealing Road Library
What: Make a drawing machine
When: Monday 17 February, 11am – 12noon
What: Spinning optical illusion
When: Thursday 20 February, 11am – 12noon
What: Bath bomb making
When: Friday 21 February, 2.30 – 3.30pm
What: Shape and pattern art
When: Sunday 23 February, 1-2pm
What: Wax resist watercolours
When: Sunday 23 February, 2.30 – 3.30pm
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Where: Wembley Library
What: Invisible ink painting
When: Tuesday 18 February, 2.30 – 3.30pm
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Where: Harlesden Library
What: Wax resist watercolours
When: Monday 17 February, 2.30 – 3.30pm
What: Balloon bounce prints
When: Tuesday 18 February, 11am – 12noon
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Where: Kingsbury Library
What: Homemade image projectors
When: Wednesday 19 February, 2.30 – 3.30pm
What: Foam marbling
When: Friday 21 February, 11am – 12noon
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Where: Kilburn Library
What: Spinning optical illusion
When: Thursday 20 February, 2.30 – 3.30pm
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Where: The Library at Willesden Green
What: Disappearing picture
When: Wednesday 19 February, 11am – 12noon
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Kumon maths and English workshops
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Join Kumon for this half term to learn the secrets of speedy maths, play maths games, improve handwriting accuracy and try out using a stylus and tablet. Prizes for all attending children!
Sessions open to all primary school age children.
Email Kumon with the session date and your child’s name to book: wembleycentral@kumoncentre.co.uk |
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When: Monday 17 February
Where: Wembley Library, 2.30 – 3.30pm
When: Wednesday, 19 February
Where: Ealing Road Library, 11.30am – 12.30pm
When: Thursday 20 February
Where: Wembley Library, 2.30 – 3.30pm
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| Go wild at the library this half term and make your own jungle animal!
For ages 5-11. Drop in. |
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When: Tuesday 18 February
Where: Kilburn Library, 11am – 12noon
The Library at Willesden Green, 2.30 – 3.30pm
Kingsbury Library, 2.30 – 3.30pm
When: Wednesday, 19 February
Where: Ealing Road Library, 2.30 – 3.30pm
Wembley Library, 2.30 – 3.30pm
When: Thursday 20 February
Where: Harlesden Library, 2.30 – 3.30pm
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Patterns and shapes along the Ealing Road
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| Create a beautiful collage using patterns and shapes seen in Ealing Road.
For ages 3+. Drop in.
This event is part of Becoming Brent. |
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Where: Ealing Road Library
When: Tuesday 18 February, 2.30 – 4.30pm
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Join us for a session aimed at children
with additional needs.Enjoy your favourite stories and rhymes in a relaxed and welcoming environment.Free, drop in |
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Where: The Library at Willesden Green
When: Wednesday 19 February, 9.30 – 10.30am
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| Come and join us for a special autism-friendly hour for children aged 3-15 years with their siblings, parents and carers.
Take part in a Becoming Brent craft activity, borrow books and explore the museum. Everyone who books tickets for this special early opening will receive a visual story a week in advance to provide an idea of what to expect on arrival.
The building opens to the general public at 10.30am.
This event is part of Becoming Brent. |
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Willesden Gallery
A Year in the Life of Gladstone Park, an exhibition of watercolours by Roy Marks
Tuesday 4 – Friday 14 February
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| Discover the works of 77 year old Brent artist Roy Marks who has returned to painting after more than 30 years as a professional musician.
Post-Covid, Roy wished to respond to the special connection he’d formed with Gladstone Park after spending so much time during lockdown walking there.
Roy’s paintings seek to draw the viewer into a world which is neither sensational nor immediately apparent. His works are small scale, with a restricted colour palette, qualities he finds at odds with the trends of today. |
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Celebrating Diverse Cultures in Kingsbury High Road
Until summer 2025, Kingsbury Library
Free, drop in
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Enjoy the beautiful clay pieces made by Year 5 children from Kingsbury Green Primary School that reflect the diverse patterns and shapes seen in shops along Kingsbury High Road.
This exhibition is part of Becoming Brent. |
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Becoming Brent and the British Empire Exhibition 1924 and 1925
Until Saturday 21 June, The Library at Willesden Green
Free, drop in
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An exhibition exploring the complex and challenging histories of Britain’s colonial past to examine how local and global influences have shaped Brent and how the borough is reconciling with the legacies of empire.
This exhibition is part of Becoming Brent.
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Pearls Meeting Centre – dementia meet-up
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| PEARLS Meeting Centre provides creative support for individuals with dementia and their families.
The team promotes participation and wellbeing through weekly workshops and a monthly event, Dementia in Dub.
A new weekly social club for 10-15 participants will feature activities designed to address dementia challenges, encourage social connections, and stimulate creativity, all while offering light refreshments. Participants can share their talents and engage at their own pace, helping to reduce feelings of isolation.
Email pearlscentre@ronaldamanze.co.uk to book a place. |
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Where: The Library at Willesden Green
When: Mondays (excluding Bank Holidays) from the 17 February, 10.30am – 12.30pm |
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Donate your pre-loved coat
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| This winter donate your once-loved adult or children’s coat at Wembley Library, Ealing Road Library and The Library at Willesden Green and help keep someone in need keep warm.
Please hand in your coats to a member of staff. |
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A warm welcome in Brent Libraries
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| This winter, Brent Libraries will again be participating in the Warm Welcome Spaces scheme.
Drop into any of our libraries for a free hot drink and a warm welcome. Please bring your own reusable cup to help support recycling. |
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National Storytelling Week – 1-9 February 2025
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Children’s Mental Health Week 3-9 February
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Valentines Day, 14 February
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| Discover a celebration of the power of sharing stories. Enjoy these offerings from some of the nation’s favourite children’s authors. |
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| This year’s theme is Know Yourself, Grow Yourself. |
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