Libraries news
Perivale and Hanwell libraries to reopen
Published on 17 June 2013
Perivale and Hanwell libraries will reopen their doors this summer, following major refurbishment and upgrade works.
Plans for new joint library and leisure contracts
Published on 22 May 2013
Ealing Council is set to improve library and leisure services as well as save almost £500,000 a year if plans to join forces with neighbouring boroughs get approved.
Work gets underway at Perivale Library
Published on 14 November 2012
Perivale Library will close its doors from this Saturday, 17 November, as work begins on a £400,000 refurbishment.
Event marks new beginning
Published on 10 October 2012
Residents are invited to an event to mark Hanwell Library’s last day of opening next weekend, before it undergoes a £900,000 refurbishment.
Black History Month events in Ealing
Published on 1 October 2012
Ealing Council is celebrating Black History Month this October with a programme of activities that promises something for everyone.
Changes to Ealing library opening hours
Published on 24 May 2012
Most libraries in Ealing will be operating different opening hours from Monday, 2 July 2012.
Council plans to share leisure and library services
Published on 25 January 2012
Ealing Council’s cabinet has agreed to work with Harrow and Brent councils to try to find new ways of reducing the costs of delivering library and leisure services.
Library to temporarily close during building work
Published on 3 August 2011
Northfields Library will temporarily close for two and a half weeks at the end of this month to allow building work to take place.
Council buildings struck by lightning
Published on 28 June 2011
Southall Library, Acton Town Hall and Acton Swimming Baths were hit by lightning on Tuesday (28 June).
First sight of council’s libraries report
Published on 21 June 2011
Residents are being invited to discuss the council’s report on the future of the borough’s library services.
The next chapter for Wood End Library
Published on 20 May 2011
The doors have re-opened on the new-look Wood End Library and Children's Centre in Greenford.
Don't miss the chance to have your say on libraries
Published on 26 April 2011
Ealing Council is urging residents and library members to share their views on the future of the borough’s library services before Tuesday, 3 May.
Meetings to discuss future of Ealing’s libraries
Published on 30 March 2011
Residents will get the chance to have their say on proposed changes to the library service at a series of meetings being held across the borough.
Have your say on the future of Ealing’s libraries
Published on 23 March 2011
Community groups and an army of volunteers could be at the heart of running and managing Ealing’s libraries.
Fairtrade flags will fly for Ealing
Published on 18 February 2011
Ealing residents are being invited to be a part of Fairtrade Foundation's attempt to sew the world’s longest stretch of hand-decorated bunting.
Council's free gift for bookworms
Published on 4 January 2011
With thousands of eBook readers and MP3 players sold at Christmas, Ealing residents are being reminded they can download eBooks and audio books free of charge from the council’s virtual library.
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