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Tamil poetry exhibition launch
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| To celebrate Tamil Heritage Month, esteemed poet V. Ranjan Narayanasamy will be displaying several of his works in both Tamil and English including Journey of the Head, a tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II, and Earth’s Gift, a reflection on nature.
This event is being supported by the Ealing Road Library Tamil reading group.
Drop in, all welcome. |
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| When: Saturday 25 January, 2 – 3pm
Where: Ealing Road 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.
Plus Carnival comes to Harlesden Library! Join us for Carnival de Livro on Saturday 22 February, for a day of music, fun and carnival-themed learning and discovery for the Brazilian community and all Harlesden residents – all welcome. Look out for more details soon! |
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Library locations and opening hours
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| Join this creative workshop as part of the Big Garden Birdwatch.
Practice observing, drawing and painting birds in your own handmade wildlife journal, while contributing to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds yearly count.
For children, families and all ages. Drop in. |
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| Where: Ealing Road Library
When: Saturday 25 January, 11.30am – 1pm |
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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, 2.30 – 3.30pm
Where: Wembley Library
When: Wednesday, 19 February, 11.30am – 12.30pm
Where: Ealing Road Library
When: Thursday 20 February, 2.30 – 3.30pm
Where: Wembley Library |
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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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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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United around our values: 75 Years of the Council of Europe
Until Friday 31 January, Wembley Library
Free, drop in
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| An exhibition to mark the 75th anniversary of the Council of Europe Treaty, signed in London in 1949. The treaty reaffirmed the value of democracy, the rule of law, and human rights. |
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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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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.
You can also 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 warm this winter. Please hand in your coats to a member of staff. |
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2025
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Lunar New Year 2025: Year of the Wood Snake
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Luna New Year: Children’s titles
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| This year’s theme is A Better Future, focusing on the action we can all take to speak up against Holocaust and genocide denial and distortion, challenge prejudice and encourage others to learn about the Holocaust and more recent genocides. |
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| Luna New Year is celebrated on the 29 January throughout China, Korea, Vietnam and other Asian countiries. |
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| Enjoy a collection of books for teens and children celebrating The Year of The Wood Snake. |
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