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Spooky fun at Shepherds Bush Library

Lots of spooky Halloween fun was had at Shepherds Bush Library in the half-term holidays. The children  created scary vampires and bats out of kitchen rolls and some made their own spooky houses. This was a special half-term craft club … Continue reading

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“Begin at the beginning, and go on till you come to the end: then stop.”

“And what is the use of a book,” thought Alice, “without pictures or conversation?” Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, with illustrations by John Tenniel, was published 150 years ago in 1865. Bali Gosal, a member of staff at Shepherds Bush … Continue reading

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Free Comic Book Day in Hammersmith & Fulham Libraries!

Celebrate and discover the amazing world of comics on Free Comic Book Day! Taking place annually on the first Saturday in May, Free Comic Book Day is a single day when participating comic book specialist shops around the world give away … Continue reading

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Snowmen at Shepherd’s Bush Library

It’s been lovely this half term week so far, but not long ago the snow was falling… Look what the children at the Shepherds Bush Library Art Club have been making: Art Club is a regular event suitable for children aged … Continue reading

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Happy National Libraries Day!

Today, 7 February is National Libraries Day – are you coming to the library today? We’d love to see you. If you haven’t been to the library for a while, pick your nearest one and come and find out what … Continue reading

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Celebrating Black History Month in Shepherds Bush Library

There were a number of activities for children at Shepherd’s Bush Library during Black History Month, including African Mask Making and looking at and making Caribbean Carnival Headdresses. Continue reading

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Summer Reading Challenge 2014: the results!

This year’s Summer Reading Challenge has been a great success in H&F’s libraries. Craft activities at Shepherds Bush Library saw some weird and wonderful mythical creations.  The children had lots of fun creating mazes, leprechauns, dragons, mermaids, and more! Who … Continue reading

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“You are certain to find 5 books you like if not more”- the nicest letter ever!

We just had to share our fan mail with you…this is from a young reader and happy bookworm! Dear Shepherd’s Bush Library, My mum and I have been coming to this library since it opened and hopefully we will carry … Continue reading

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

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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