Events in Ealing's libraries
Reading groups
Black history month
Diwali
Music
Doctor Who day
Local history talks
Author talks
Floral workshop
Children's events
Black History month half-term
events (27-31 October)
Baby bounce 'n' rhyme
Toddler's storytime
Black
History
Month
100 years of Black Journalism
Wednesday 15 October at 6.30pm, Central Library
A talk by Lionel Morrison
The first Black president of the NUJ talks about the history of
Black journalists and the Black press in Britain. Lionel Morrison
is the author of
A Century of Black Journalism – a kaleidoscopic view of race and
the media 1893-2003
Tickets £2 from Central Library, Tel: (020) 8567 3670
The Art of Color
Wednesday 22 October 6.30pm, Central Library
Writer and artist Raimi Gbadamosi discusses his reworking of
Johannes Itten’s classic text for artists.
Tracing your Caribbean Roots
Saturday 25 October 2.30pm, Central Library
A talk by Guy Grannum, author of
Tracing Your West Indian Ancestors, followed by question and
answer session
. The talk is a general introduction to Caribbean genealogy
aimed predominantly at new researchers. Guy will cover the first
steps to starting your research and then describe the most
important sources especially those available in the UK or over the
Internet.
www.caribbeanroots.co.uk
Tickets £2 from Central Library, Tel: (020) 8567 3670
Windrush
60
Wednesday 29 October 6.30pm, Central Library
Marking the 60th anniversary of the arrival of SS Empire
Windrush, Trinidadian Calypso singer/songwriter Alexander D’Great
presents
Windrush
60, an evening of storytelling and Calypso song, taking the
audience on a Caribbean journey of the last 60 years. As well as a
new workforce, Britain also gained access to a new culture of
Caribbean literature, food, music and fashion.
Tickets £2 from Central Library, Tel: (020) 8567 3670
Diwali
Saturday
18 October 2pm-4.30pm, Wood End
Library
Celebrate Diwali with an afternoon of family entertainment
including Indian dance, music, crafts and find out more about
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.
Programme for Diwali celebration:
Welcome speech, Carole Day, Strategic Manager
Resources
(West)
Talk on the significance of Diwali, Janet Lord
Indian classical dance - Saayija Kumarachandran, Brentside
High
School
Guitar, Laura McCaffery, Horsenden Primary School
Violin, Saishankar Manoharan, Queen Elizabeth
School
Bolly Wood dance, Sai Vijayan, Berrymede Junior
School
Miruthangam(Indian drum), Vithurjan Vickramarajah, Cannon
High School
Keyboard, Sangeeth Vaseekaran, Greenwood Primary School
For further information please contact Wood End Library, Tel:
(020) 8422 3965 or Shanthi Ahilathirunayagam,
Tel: (020) 8810 7664
Music
Composer Sir Hubert Parry
Thursday 23 October 6.30pm, Central Library
Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry 1848-1918: Personal
reflections.
An illustrated talk given by the composer’s great
grand-daughter Lady Laura Ponsonby. Hubert Parry was probably best
known for his setting of Blake’s poem,
Jerusalem, the coronation anthem
I was glad and the hymn tune
Repton set to
Dear Lord and Father of Mankind.
Tickets £2 from Central Library, Tel:(020) 8567 3670
Desert Island Discs
Thursday 20th November 6.30pm, Central Library
An evening of musical reminiscences: guest Dr Hugh Mather,
consultant physician, pianist, and organiser of concerts at St.
Mary’s Perivale. Tickets £2 from Central Library, Tel: (020) 8567
3670
Doctor
Who Day
Saturday 22 November, Central Library
Come along and join in all the Doctor Who fun. Meet a dalek
10am-12 and 2pm-4pm. Games, quizzes, competitions and more.
Includes at 2pm a talk by Nick Griffiths, author of
Dalek I Loved You. Free for library members.
Local history
talks
Mapping the 1930's - Ealing
Tuesday 21 October 6.30pm
Central Library
A talk by Peter Hounsell
The fourth in a series of local history talks linked to new
Alan Godfrey maps, reprints of local maps from 1934-1935.
Tickets £2 from Central Library Tel: (020) 8567 3670
Ghosts of Ealing
Thursday 30 October 6.30pm
Central Library
A local history Halloween talk by borough archivist Jonathan
Oates.
Tickets £2 from Central Library Tel: (020) 8567 3670
How old is your home?
Saturday 6 December 10am-1pm and 2pm-4pm
Central Library
When was your street built? Who has lived in your house?
Find out how to use the wealth of local history records
including census returns, directories, maps, photographs, electoral
registers, bomb damage records and building inspection books, and
discover the history of your house or street.
Half hour slots.
Please book in advance. Central Library Tel: (020) 8567 3670
Free to library members
Author
talks
Hajj and Umrah
Wednesday 29 October 6pm-7.30pm, Southall Library
An evening to explore and discuss practical issues and
problems and their solution during performing Hajj and Umrah, with
a talk by Muhammad A. Hassan, author of "Guide for Hajj and Umrah",
who has completed 5 Hajj and Umrah, followed with a question and
answer session in Urdu or English. The Hajj is the Islamic
pilgrimage to Makkah, and Umrah is an Islamic act of worship.
Free but places limited. Please book. Tickets available from
Southall Library,
Tel: (020) 8574 3412.
Sandra Hempel
Tuesday 25 November 6.30pm, Central Library
Sandra Hempel talks about her award-winning book, The
Medical Detective. Written in the style of a Victorian
thriller and based on first-hand accounts, it tells the story
of the fight against the deadly disease cholera, which swept across
Britain in the 19th century. John Snow, a reclusive doctor, worked
out how the disease was spreading and how to prevent it, but his
ideas were so revolutionary for his time that he was ridiculed and
100,000 people died.
“Riveting” Sunday Times. ‘Beautifully documented, highly informative....a pleasure to read’ (TLS). The talk is interspersed with readings by a professional actor.
Tickets £2 from Central Library, Tel: (020) 8567 3670
Floral
workshop
Festive Flowers
Wednesday 3 December 6.30pm, Central Library
Floral workshop led by Ealing florist Lucy Mabilia. Create
your own festive flower arrangement to take home.
20 places.Tickets £7 (includes cost of materials) from
Central Library, Tel: (020) 8567 3670
Children's
events
Saturday 11 October 2pm-4pm, Central Library
Come along and celebrate Paddington’s birthday at Central
Library
Bring your favourite bear. Story telling, books, colouring,
games and snacks - marmalade sandwiches optional. Free
Black History Month half-term events 27-31 October
Catherine Johnson
Thursday 16 October 1pm Book signing
Central Library
Catherine Johnson is a novelist and screenwriter. She has
written eleven novels for young adults including
Stella,
Landlocked and
Face Value. Her latest book, A
Nest of Vipers, was published in April 2008. She was
co-writer on the hugely acclaimed award winning British film Bullet
Boy. Invited classes 1.30pm-2.30pm
Malaika Rose Stanley
Tuesday 28 October 2pm-4pm, Central Library
Meet children’s writer Malaika Rose Stanley, author of Man
Hunt, Operation X, Dad Alert, A Different Drum, and Getting Bigger.
2pm-2.45pm Tap ’n’ Rap (Infants)
Come and hear Malaika Rose Stanley’s brand-new story Baby
Ruby Bawled Then help to make another one. Join-in-the-fun
story-telling for 5–7 year-olds and accompanied, participating
adults.
3pm-4pm Tap ’n’ Rap (Juniors)
Come along and listen to an exclusive preview of Malaika
Rose Stanley’s first new book Ms Bubble’s Troubles. Then tap ’n
’ rap your way to a possible starring role in her next one. A join
in the fun story telling event for 8–10 year-olds. Free.
Look out for children’s half-term activities linked to Black
History Month in your local library
Baby
bounce ‘n’ rhyme
An opportunity for little ones to enjoy rhymes and
songs in the library each week.
Ealing Central Library, 103 Broadway Centre, W5 5JY
Friday 10am-10.30am,
Hanwell Library, Cherington Road, London W7
Thursday 10.30am-11am
Southall Library, Osterley Park Road, Southall, UB2
4BL
Wednesday 11.30am-12pm
Wood End Library, Whitton Avenue West, Greenford, Middlesex
UB6
Friday 10.30am-11am
Toddler's
storytime
Time for children to enjoy sharing stories each week.
Suitable for children aged two and over.
Acton Library, High Street W3 6NA
Friday 10am-10.30am
Ealing Central Library, 103 Broadway Centre, W5 5JY
Wednesday 10am-10.30am, starting 30 July
Greenford Library, Oldfield Lane South, UB6 9LG
Tuesday 2.30pm-3pm
Jubilee Gardens Library, Jubilee Gardens, UB1 2TJ
Thursday 2.15pm-2.45pm
Northfields Library, Northfields Avenue, W5 4UA
Saturday 11am-11.30am
Perivale Library, Horsenden Lane South, UB6 7NT
Thursday 10.30am-11am
Pitshanger Library, 143-145 Pitshanger Lane W5 1RH
Thursday 2.30pm-3pm
Southall Library, Osterley Park Road UB2 4BL
Monday 11.30am-12pm
West Ealing Library, Melbourne Avenue W13 9BT
Tuesday 10.30am-11am