Libraries news
East Finchley Library opens its doors to the Bravanese Community Centre.
Published on Monday 17 June 2013
Barnet Council has confirmed that from Monday 17th June, the Bravanese Community Centre will be using East Finchley Library as their temporary administrative office space.
Summer Book Challenge
Published on Tuesday 7 May 2013
Barnet Council is encouraging teenagers, aged 14 to 18 years, to volunteer at a local library during the summer holidays.
Just one month left to complete the Six Book Challenge
Published on Thursday 2 May 2013
With just a month to go, residents in Barnet are being encouraged to make that final push to complete the Six Book Challenge.
Council grants £50,000 to fund Friern Barnet Community Library.
Published on Friday 19 April 2013
Barnet Council’s Cabinet Resource Committee last night (18th April) agreed a grant to support the establishment of Friern Barnet Community Library.
Residents invited to dive into a book
Published on Tuesday 2 April 2013
Following on from the great success of last year’s campaign, Cityread returns to Barnet on 2 April 2013.
Plans unveiled for new Barnet Library
Published on Monday 25 March 2013
Initial proposals have been revealed for an exciting new library building at Finchley Church End.
Hidden paintings put on display for public to enjoy
Published on Thursday 7 March 2013
A hidden hoard of paintings is to be put on public display at Hendon Library.
Conversation Café offers enjoyable English lessons
Published on Monday 4 March 2013
Looking for a chance to practise your spoken skills somewhere local? Head to the Barnfield Children's Centre’s Conversation Café to practise talking with fluent speakers and English students.
New Library opening times from 01 April 2013
Published on Thursday 21 February 2013
Barnet's libraries will have new opening times as of 1st April 2013
Libraries due to receive £250,000 technology upgrade
Published on Tuesday 19 February 2013
Barnet’s libraries are set to benefit from the investment of more than £250,000 through the introduction of self service technology and Wi-Fi.
Community Barnet asked to support local groups interested in future of former Friern Barnet Library building
Published on Tuesday 8 January 2013
Barnet Council has asked Community Barnet to support community organisations seeking to make “Right to Bid” proposals for the former Friern Barnet Library Building.
Six Book Challenge encourages readers to dive into a book
Published on Tuesday 8 January 2013
Residents are being encouraged to pick up a book in the New Year and take part in the Six Book Challenge.
Barnet family unlocks key to the first recordings of Christmas
Published on Thursday 20 December 2012
A rare collection of recordings of family life at the turn of the 20th century have been put on public release.
Barnet Council launches ‘library card for all’ scheme
Published on Thursday 29 November 2012
Barnet is set to be among 22 local authorities testing automatic library membership for children and young people.
Residents thanked for over 3,000 volunteering hours
Published on Thursday 22 November 2012
More than 100 volunteers have been thanked for supporting library staff over the last year.
Barnet Council drops artsdepot library proposal, invests instead in North Finchley Library
Published on Wednesday 31 October 2012
Barnet Council has withdrawn its proposals to develop a major library at artsdepot in Finchley and announced plans to invest in the existing North Finchley Library as an alternative.
Children to meet fairytale author
Published on Tuesday 23 October 2012
A popular children’s author will share her stories with her young fans at Chipping Barnet Library this week.
Council advises schools on use of former library building
Published on Thursday 11 October 2012
Barnet Council has written to schools in the vicinity of the former Friern Barnet library building advising them of the Council's concerns about children attending events within the premises.
Church Farmhouse Museum
Published on Monday 1 October 2012
Following comments about the disposal of Church Farmhouse Museum’s collection, Councillor Robert Rams, Cabinet Member for Customer Access and Partnerships, has said:
The Past Present: Local history goes hi tech
Published on Monday 24 September 2012
Residents will be able to travel back in time through the borough’s streets thanks to an exciting new local history project.
Children dive into an underwater world of dance at Barnet’s libraries
Published on Friday 6 July 2012
Children under four are invited to dive into a colourful underwater world full of dance and enchanting characters at five of Barnet’s libraries.
Barnet’s Olympic spirit to be captured for national record
Published on Thursday 28 June 2012
Borough residents’ thoughts and memories of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games are set to be preserved for future generations thanks to a new project run by Barnet Council’s Library Service.
Residents given the chance to lend a hand
Published on Thursday 10 May 2012
Dozens of would-be helpers have come forward to offer some of their spare time to join the borough’s library volunteers scheme.
Step back in time with Dickens this spring
Published on Thursday 19 April 2012
A month-long festival encouraging Londoners to come together over a book has been launched across the borough this spring.
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