Category Archives: Shepherds Bush Library

The Heritage & Black History office has been busy…

Posted on March 22, 2022 by LBHF Libraries

The Heritage & Black History office have created lots of material to help you learn about the heritage and the people of Hammersmith and Fulham. H&F history timeline Which details the occupation of Hammersmith and Fulham from 3000 BCE to … Continue reading →

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Improving the H&F Library Service

Posted on February 28, 2022 by LBHF Libraries

We are excited to tell you about work which is under way to improve our library service!  Joining The Libraries Consortium From 1 June 2022 H&F Libraries will be joining The Libraries Consortium, a group of twenty one public library authorities.  As … Continue reading →

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The Swinging Sixties

Posted on October 20, 2021 by LBHF Libraries

I dedicate this blog to my friend Colin Levy who passed away on 12 October after a short battle with cancer. May he rest in peace. On 12 April 1961 Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space and for … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Volunteer Week, 1-7 June 2020

Posted on June 3, 2020 by LBHF Libraries

Volunteers are becoming a more and more important part of public library life. They help staff to deliver many regular events and activities such as reading groups, writing groups, coffee mornings and homework clubs that enhance the library service. Volunteers … 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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Enjoying English!

Posted on January 9, 2019 by LBHF Libraries

The ESOL Conversation Class Wednesday is always a good day! It’s 10.15am and a circle of 20 green chairs stands ready in the middle of Shepherd’s Bush library. The first keen participants begin to arrive. A smiling woman from Syria, … 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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7 Deadly Dates with Jean-Paul Noel-Cephise

Posted on June 19, 2018 by LBHF Libraries

We’ve an event with Jean-Paul Noel-Cephise, author of ‘7 Deadly Dates’ on Wednesday 11 July at Shepherds Bush Library.  The book is a witty take on the realities of online dating from a male perspective. You can book a free place … Continue reading →

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Read and Relax reading groups in LBHF

Posted on April 6, 2018 by LBHF Libraries

This is guest blog post from Liz Ison. She works for The Reader and looks after the Read and Relax reading groups that run in LBHF. Over to Liz to tell us more… Do you love stories, poems and great … Continue reading →

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Shepherds Bush Library’s ESOL group celebration

Posted on December 18, 2017 by LBHF Libraries

Shepherds Bush Library’s  Wednesday ESOL conversation group decided to celebrate the holiday season with a ‘bring and share’ lunch. The group members are from all parts of the globe – Syria, China, Italy, Spain, France and more. Everyone joined in … Continue reading →

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