Category Archives: Cityread London

Cops…Cameras…Action!

Posted on May 12, 2016 by LBHF Libraries

Hammersmith Library has been celebrating the fictional world of cops and robbers. Continue reading →

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Pub Rock, Punk & Sex Pistols in Hammersmith

Posted on April 25, 2016 by LBHF Libraries

To tie in with this year’s Cityread London, Hammersmith Library has been celebrating rebellion through our local musical heritage. Legendary rock venue Hammersmith Odeon (now Apollo) has hosted just about everyone, including such superstars as the Beatles, Neil Young, Bruce … Continue reading →

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London’s Biggest Book Group: “Rivers of London”

Posted on April 20, 2015 by LBHF Libraries

“Good afternoon. My name’s Peter Grant, I’m from the police and this is my colleague Beverley Brook, who’s a river in south London.” Rivers of London, p146 In the world of libraries April means City Read, London’s biggest book club, … Continue reading →

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Tommy the soldier bear!

Posted on May 1, 2014 by LBHF Libraries

To brighten up your week- here are some photos of the recent City Reads Art event for children at Hammersmith Library on Wednesday 23rd April. Children aged 7 to 10 years were invited to design and put together “Tommy the Soldier … Continue reading →

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Poppies and medals for Cityread 2014…and a few jesters for April 1!

Posted on April 17, 2014 by LBHF Libraries

To celebrate City Reads 2014, the children at Shepherds Bush Library created pictures of poppy fields and medals of valour from World War I. Over 30 children participated in these sessions and here is a selection of images created. We also had … Continue reading →

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