Lauren the Librarian 📚

📚 Children’s Librarian

[Northcote Library @NorthcoteLibra1]

Throughout January @NorthcoteLibra1 Children’s Library will be celebrating the @64M_Artists Challenge. Join us from midday tomorrow to create your very own abstract masterpiece using collage techniques.

[Charlotte Feather @MissFeather_]

Please be reminded that this guidance is non-statutory.

IMO, the framing and phrasing of this document undermines current legislation and is an attempt to inflict further harm on one of our most vulnerable groups.

Trans kids are being failed & the government is responsible 🏳️‍⚧️

[Battersea Park Library @Better_BP]

A Tale of Two Trees. Which of our Christmas 🎄 Trees do you prefer? #Christmas #ChristmasTrees

[Northcote Library @NorthcoteLibra1]

How adorable are these little decorations?! Make your own Christmas decoration and tree ornament from pinecones @NorthcoteLibra1 Children’s Library tomorrow from 12pm.

[Balham Library @Better_Balham]

Children can get involved in this year's #WinterMiniChallenge at a special event at Balham Children’s Library. Thurs 28 Dec, from 2pm. Just drop in #FamilyFun #ReadySetRead! @readingagency @YouthSportTrust

[Balham Library @Better_Balham]

Expect a special visit from Santa on Thurs 21 Dec at Balham Library! From 4pm, children can sit and hear a special, festive story and meet Santa. Best for ages 4-7 but all welcome.

[Balham Library @Better_Balham]

Wandsworth school children were excited to meet author @ldlapinski at Balham Library today! LD Lapinski spoke about their new book Step Father Christmas & children enjoyed a drawing challenge & wrapped up balloons! @wandbc @wandsworthlibs

[Balham Library @Better_Balham]

Thank you to amazing children’s author @ldlapinski for meeting Wandsworth school children at Balham Library today, and leading a fun arts session! You can browse & request LD Lapinski’s books on the @wandsworthlibrs catalogue online: https://t.co/24B4XkxYIY

[Heather Parry @HeatherParryUK]

"My obsession is about the future and the political rights of all people. Benjamin Zephaniah OBE - no way Mr Blair, no way Mrs Queen. I am profoundly anti-empire."

Gutted to hear of the passing of one of the greats far, far too young.

[Balham Library @Better_Balham]

Expect a special visit from Santa on Thurs 21 Dec at Balham Library! From 4pm, children can sit and hear a special, festive story and meet Santa. Best for ages 4-7 but all welcome.

[Balham Library @Better_Balham]

Balham Library is hosting a special Dementia Café with Christmas crafts - on Thurs 7 Dec. Running from 11am-1pm on a drop-in basis.

[Balham Library @Better_Balham]

Tonight at Balham Library! Explore arts for #Wellbeing with Cathartism, 6-8pm. Theme is Self Affirmation. Art materials supplied. Call the library to check if we still have places left: 0208 6731129.

[Balham Library @Better_Balham]

On Thurs 7 Dec at 4pm + Fri 8 Dec at 10.30am, Storytimes at Balham Library will be held upstairs in the Children’s Library as usual. We are hosting a step-free access Rhyme Time on Mon 4 Dec. Please note that the lift is currently out of order.

[Balham Library @Better_Balham]

On Mon 4 Dec, Rhyme Time at Balham Library will be held in the hall – for step-free access. On Thurs 7 Dec, Rhyme Time will be held in the Children’s Library upstairs. 9.30am start for both. Please note that the lift is currently out of order.

[Balham Library @Better_Balham]

Families are invited to get festive at Battersea Library next Sat 25 Nov – Meet Santa, Christmas #Storytime, Craft fair, baby #RhymeTime for dads, face painting and more! Get along between 10am-4pm. Enquire at Battersea Library for timings or call: 0207 223 2334.

[Balham Library @Better_Balham]

Children’s author Julie K Wilson is reading a special #Storytime at Balham Library next Thurs 23 Nov! Hear about how the Chocolate Bubble teaches Krumpled Kirsty to be courageous when she experiences bullying. 4-4.30pm. Followed by fun activities @BraveTheRage

[Balham Library @Better_Balham]

Celebrate World #NurseryRhymeWeek this week with Balham Library. Why not come along to this morning’s #BabyRhymeTimes ! 9.30-10am + every Mon + Thurs. Parents, Grandparents, guardians, nannies/caregivers can all drop in with under 5s @worldrhymeweek #EarlyLiteracy #RhymeTime

[Wandsworth Libraries @wandsworthlibs]

...and we're open. Stop by today and have a look* at the new Wandsworth Town Library at 9 Courthouse Way.
There's Baby Rhyme Time at 2.15pm and the building is open until 7pm this evening.
*and borrow some books!

[Wandsworth Council @wandbc]

Wandsworth's new bigger and better town centre library will be opening its doors for the first time tomorrow (Tuesday 14 Nov). Come and browse books, papers, magazines and its full range of library services between 9am and 7pm
https://t.co/a6dta3z34a