Events in Ealing's libraries
West London literary festival
Author talks
Reading groups
Author
talks
A host of author talks return to the newly
refurbished Central Library
Traversa: A solo walk across Africa - Fran Sandham
Tuesday 9 September 6.30pm, Central Library
Former Rough Guide editor Fran Sandham talks about his book
Traversa, an account of his solo 3,000 mile trek across Africa from
the Skeleton Coast to the Indian Ocean at Zanzibar. The first
time in history anyone has crossed Africa solo entirely on foot by
this route (solo apart from an obstinate donkey).
“A lively and engaging speaker whose journey on foot across
Africa needs to be heard to be believed.” BBC London Radio.
“A likeable and self-deprecating narrator, ….I found myself
increasingly gripped” Observer
Tickets £2 from Central Library, Tel: (020) 8567 3670
For further details see www.traversa.co.uk
Contemporary fiction: Mark Liam Piggott and Nick Griffiths
Wednesday 10 September 6.30pm, Central Library
Legend Press. Mark Liam Piggott is the author of Fire Horses,
a novel laced with dark humour and political asides, showing
Britain over the last 25 years. Nick Griffiths is the author of In
the Footsteps of Harrison Dextrose, a novel and satire on travel
books, almost a modern day Gulliver’s Travels.
Tickets £2 from Central Library, Tel: (020) 8567 3670
The Infamous Life of Emma Hamilton - Kate Williams
Tuesday 16 September 6.30pm, Central Library
An illustrated talk by Kate Williams, author of England’s
Mistress: The Infamous Life of Emma Hamilton. It's the
remarkable rags to riches story of how Emma Hamilton ascended
through the ranks of British society, beginning as a courtesan and
a model to become wealthy and famous, an ambassadress, a fashion
icon and mistress of Lord Nelson.
After Nelson’s death she lost all her money and died in
penury. Drawing on her five years of research in archives across
the world, Dr Williams reveals Emma’s astonishing story.
Tickets £4 from Central Library, Tel: (020) 8567 3670
1908 White City Olympics
Wednesday 17 September 6.30pm, Central Library
A talk by Jane Kimber
The Olympics came to West London in 1908, only the fourth to
be held since classical times. The UK won 56 gold medals, but had
provided all the officials. Rivalry with the USA led to acrimonious
disputes, including a controversy over the marathon, where the
winner was disqualified as he had been helped across the finishing
line.
This talk reveals the full story of the first London
Olympics, its dramas, achievements and ultimate success.
Tickets £4 from Central Library, Tel: (020) 8567 3670
Kate Mosse
Thursday 18 September 6.30pm, Central Library
Author Kate Mosse speaks to reading group members about her
novel Sepulchre. Kate Mosse is the author of two non-fiction books
and four novels, including the international bestselling novels
Labyrinth and Sepulchre.
She is also the co-founder and honorary director of the
Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction. To join the reading group
please email:
reading@ealing.gov.uk or phone Central Library, Tel:
(020) 8567 3670.
Free for library members and reading group members
Freelance writing - so you want to write for magazines?
Tuesday 30 September 6.30pm, Central Library
Psychologies editor Maureen Rice, winner of the 2008 Consumer
Magazine Editor of the Year award, gives advice on how to succeed
as a freelance magazine contributor.
Tickets £2 from Central Library, Tel: (020) 8567 3670
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 10am-10.30am
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
Northolt Library, Church Road, UB5 5AS
Tuesday 2pm-2.30pm
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