Woolwich Centre Library

We're Woolwich Library, 35 Wellington Street SE18 6HQ of Royal Greenwich Libraries. A haven for books, eBooks, PCs, free wifi & activities! #WoolwichLibrary

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This October #WoolwichLibrary is excited to share our #BlackHistoryMonth programme! We have some incredible authors joining us, crafts, dancing, music and more! Please join us for lots of amazing fun + free activities to celebrate history, culture and community. #LoveYourLibrary

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Huge thank you to @Letsalldance1 for sharing their beautiful Alice in Wonderland Ballet with 5 different classes from St Peter's, Notre Dame, Cardwell & Greenslade School at #WoolwichLibrary! The students really enjoyed every minute 🩰 #LoveYourLibrary

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Join us for an evening in conversation with author Amelia Kyazze at #WoolwichLibrary! Hear all about her latest book, ‘The Cinema on Josef Boulevard’, her writing inspiration and process on Friday 6 November at 1.30-2.30pm. 📚 #LoveYourLibrary

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We were joined by author Kieron Blake for a #BlackHistoryMonth talk at #WoolwichLibrary last week. The author of Silent Sentinels, which explores the history and stories behind railway station statues and sculptures across Scotland and Northern England. 📚 #LoveYourLibrary

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In celebration of The Ankara -Kente & Adire Festival @WoolwichLibrary October has been so creatively colourful with #Africa Craft Tapestry as community & schools create their design @greenwich_clib @Royal_Greenwich @MyWoolwich @bhmuk @adel_khaireh @HeritageFundL_S @BlacAwards

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Pleasure to mark Black History Month at Woolwich Library yesterday, highlighting the black presence in the borough of Greenwich since the 18th century & “Honouring Our Communities”. Thanks to librarians. @BeeNubian @BBMBMC @SE_Londoner_ @bhmuk @WoolwichLibrary @TheVoiceNews

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Join @BFEGreenwich Africa Popup Market @WoolwichLibrary 29th Oct & Africa Fashion Show @Tramshed__ 30th Oct , #ShopNCatwalk @Royal_Greenwich @bhmuk @MayorofLondon @HeritageFundL_S @TAOBQ @BlacAwards @wlwchnews @sandrabauer @adel_khaireh @Plmstd

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Thanks to the @NHSuk , for visiting ESOL Learners last week. They explained the benefits of the NHS App, showed learners how to use it and answered all their questions. (Bringing an Interpreter was cool too).
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We hosted an enlightening talk with Dr Sandie Bourne this #BlackHistoryMonth at #WoolwichLibrary! Titled ‘Talk Into the Light: Pioneers of Black British Ballet’, attendees heard about the stories, achievements and the legacy of people of colour within ballet 🩰 #LoveYourLibrary

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We love being creative at the #WoolwichLibrary RASCALS After School Club! This week, we learnt weaving techniques using traditional kente patterns inspired by #BlackHistoryMonth! 🎨✂️📚 Join the fun on Thursdays from 4.30-5.30pm! 📚 #LoveYourLibrary

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We have a fantastic new display at #WoolwichLibrary with thanks to pupils from Nightingale School! All about safe crossing of roads, with advice about staying bright to be seen as winter is on the way. Head to the gallery wall to see it! 🖼️ #LoveYourLibrary

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We had visit from the NHS at #WoolwichLibrary to help our users access their health data online: ‘Tap the NHS App’. How-to leaflets are available in the library 📚 #LoveYourLibrary

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Nightingale School, Year 3 visited #WoolwichLibrary in celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth and learnt about Kente and Ankara fabrics. The overall project will be displayed in the library for voting on "which school did it best". 📚

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Thank you to Barbara Ellis for her interesting talk on Black British Veterans and what their lives looked like post-WWI and WWII. We have lots of events still to come for #BlackHistoryMonth at #WoolwichLibrary so visit us to find out more! #LoveYourLibrary

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During October Half Term we will have a a free teen workshop at #WoolwichLibrary! Learn about all things hair, beauty and jewellery making - please call on the number below to register. #LoveYourLibrary

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This November at #WoolwichLibrary we have an exciting paper flower crafting course! Aimed at all skill levels, make paper flowers as part of a relaxing and fun workshop. Sign up at the library desk to get involved. #LoveYourLibrary

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We had an incredible time at #WoolwichLibrary with Loanhood on Saturday! As part of Circular Economy week, people were able to bring clothes to swap to give items a second life and take home a preloved treasure. Thank you to everyone who came along! #LoveYourLibrary

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Meet author Christy Theodoulou at #WoolwichLibrary on Saturday 31 October at 2-3pm for a Halloween book event! Explore her humorous gothic fantasy book with a reading, conversation and refreshments! 🎃 #LoveYourLibrary

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As part of Circular Economy Week, #WoolwichLibrary is teaming up with LOANHOOD for a fantastic Clothes Swap on Saturday 17 October! Bring in some clothes, swap them for tokens and then choose a new outfit - a sustainable alternative to buying new! Sign up below! #LoveYourLibrary

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Children from Nightingale School visited #WoolwichLibrary this week, to enjoy an engaging storytelling session all about Black British Ballet through the book ‘Onisere and the Ballet Queen’ for #BlackHistoryMonth 📚 🩰 #LoveYourLibrary

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We enjoyed a visit from author Efua Mills-Robertson at #WoolwichLibrary this week! Celebrating inclusion, Ghanaian culture through craft and story for #BlackHistoryMonth it was a lovely session. Thank you Efua! 📚 #LoveYourLibrary