Library events
There is always something happening in Barnet Libraries from storytimes and rhymetimes to author visits and ICT classes.
Author talks in March
- Olivia Lichtenstein
- Edgware library and Children's Centre, Tuesday 2 March - 6.30pm - 8pm
Olivia will discussing the writing of her most recent novel Things Your Mother Never Told You. She is a former editor of the BBC's Inside Story, has won a BAFTA for her documentary 'Silent Twin - Without My Shadow', and has directed numerous episodes of The Bill. Booking at Edgware library is required due to limited space.
- Susan Fifer
- Hendon library cafe, Wednesday 3 March - 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Many people assume that the turbulance of events in 19th and 20th century Europe has made it almost impossible for anyone to trace their Jewish roots back into Eastern Europe. This session will introduce you to some of the ways in which you might explore your Jewish geneological roots.
- World Book Day Reading Group
- East Barnet library, Thursday 4 March - 6.30pm - 7.30pm
To celebrate World Book Day, the library will be hosting a special event for anyone who has read A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. Join us for a lively discussion of the book in a special reading group session. Refreshments will be available and no advance booking is required.
Knit and Natter at Hendon Library 2010
Bring your latest project or find inspiration to start one! Meet other local knitters and make new friends. Knitting and craft books will be available for you to browse and borrow. From 2pm - 4 pm in the Meeting Room on the first floor of Hendon Library
- 18 March
- 15 April
- 13 May
- 10 June
- 8 July
- 5 August
- 2 September
- 30 September
- 28 October
- 25 November
Friern Barnet Library Coffee Morning Talks 2010
Coffee mornings are once a month, usually the 3rd Wednesday 10.30am – 11.30am, they are free events at Friern Barnet library, 40p coffee/tea and biscuits
- 17 March - 100 years of Hendon Aerodrome
- 21 April - History of Friary Park
- 19 May - A peep at Barnet postcards
- 16 June - 350 years of Church Farm
- No talks - July or August
- 15 September - Coppetts Wood
- 20 October - TBA
- 17 November - A Trip to Venice and Milan
- December - date to be announced
South Friern Library Coffee Morning Talks 2010
Usually first Friday in the Month, 10.30am – 12 noon. Bring a friend! At South Friern library
- 5 March - History of the Music Halls
- 2 April - Ghosts of Barnet
- 7 May - Southgate before World War One
- 4 June - History of Colney Hatch Asylum
- 2 July - 350 Years of Church Farm, Hendon
- 30 July - History of British Film Posters
- 3 September - History of pharmacy
- 8 October - History of Friary Park
- 5 November - Industries along the Edgware Road
- 3 December - 175 Years of the Welsh Harp Reservoir
East Barnet lLibrary Film Club
- Lawrence of Arabia versus District 9
- Thursday 18 March - 6.30pm
For more information please contact the individual library. To check the library catalogue for book group titles you can now follow the link from the book title directly to the library catalogue.
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