Category Archives: Children

The School Year (1950s and 1960s): On little or no money

Posted on January 13, 2021 by LBHF Libraries

The post war and baby boomer years were pretty tough for many Shepherds Bush families. Money was tight and younger children would often wear hand-me-down clothes. Sometimes both parents worked, or the father would have to do extra work. Neighbours … Continue reading →

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Space Chase – Taking the Challenge in the Library!

Posted on July 20, 2019 by LBHF Libraries

LBHF Libraries are venturing into space this summer on the anniversary of the moon landing. At Hammersmith Library they are rocketing amongst the planets whilst ‘Ronnie’ the Space Chase robot meets and greets those taking the Reading Agency’s Space Chase … Continue reading →

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Health fair at Askew Road Library

Posted on March 21, 2019 by LBHF Libraries

Fun was had by all at the health and well-being fair at Askew Road Library on Saturday 16 March. Stall holders from a range of community organisations came along to speak with library customers. Organisations such as The Stoke Association, … Continue reading →

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Join in with 2018’s Summer Reading Challenge

Posted on July 13, 2018 by LBHF Libraries

This year’s Summer Reading Challenge launches in our libraries tomorrow, Saturday 14 July. The challenge is fun, free and designed for all children whatever their reading ability and it’s been designed to help children to improve their reading skills and confidence … Continue reading →

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Baby’s first library card – inspiring a lifelong love of reading

Posted on March 13, 2018 by LBHF Libraries

It’s never too early to start reading to your baby – so all newborn babies in Hammersmith & Fulham are being given their very own library card to help inspire the love of reading. This new scheme will see parents automatically … Continue reading →

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Volunteer with us this summer

Posted on July 3, 2017 by LBHF Libraries

Looking for something to do this summer? We are looking for volunteers to help deliver the Summer Reading Challenge in our libraries. Young people (14 to 25 year olds) are especially welcome to apply to volunteer. The Summer Reading Challenge … Continue reading →

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Exploring other worlds with our children – it’s National Bookstart Week 2017

Posted on June 5, 2017 by LBHF Libraries

This week (Monday 5 to Sunday 11 June 2017), is National Bookstart Week and this year is an extra special celebration as Bookstart is 25 years old! BookTrust, the organisation that administers the Bookstart programme, encourages children and families to … Continue reading →

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Dancing Books events

Posted on April 21, 2017 by LBHF Libraries

Dancing Books is an innovative project using children literature as an inspiration for creative dance classes for pre-school children and their families. Following a successful pilot project in April 2016, DanceWest in partnerships with Hammersmith and Fulham Council, won significant … Continue reading →

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Owl craft fun in Shepherds Bush Library

Posted on February 14, 2017 by LBHF Libraries

We had lots of fun creating these cute baby owl pictures at the Shepherds Bush Library Tuesday Craft Club. The children used cotton wool balls for the fluffy little baby owls and added lots of details to make a night time owl … Continue reading →

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Crocodile Craft in Shepherds Bush Library

Posted on September 5, 2016 by LBHF Libraries

For the last of the Summer Reading Challenge craft sessions we had lots of fun decorating the big library crocodile! The children painted a large piece of cardboard and created a big swamp for the crocodile to live in, with … Continue reading →

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