Becoming Brent Community Day
Friday 25 October, The Library at Willesden Green
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| Join Brent Museum and Archives for a day of events to celebrate a community constantly changing and growing. Part of the Becoming Brent programme. |
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9.30 – 10.30am
Becoming Brent autism-friendly early opening
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| Enjoy an early opening of the library for a limited number of children aged 3 – 15.
With quieter space to take part in a Becoming Brent themed craft activity, borrow books and explore the museum. |
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2.30 – 4.30pm
Family craft workshop – Becoming Brent
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| Learn why 27 million people visited the British Empire Exhibition one hundred years ago, at what is now Wembley Stadium.
Discover the impact of the British Empire on Brent communities past and present and create a colourful artwork.
For ages 3+. Drop in. |
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2.30 – 4.30pm
Gathering memories – Becoming Brent
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| Visit the Brent Archives search room on the 2nd floor to share your memories and experiences about how the British Empire has impacted you.
Drop in. For ages 12+, but families welcome. |
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BookTrust cosy CBeebies corner celebration
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Come and celebrate the arrival of the big yellow CBeebies chair with storytelling fun, including live readings and animated rhymes, craft workshops, plus stalls and giveaways.
Meet our librarians and find out more about how Brent Libraries and BookTrust can support your child’s reading journey.
Drop in, for children from birth to 11 years. |
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Where: The Library at Willesden Green
When: Saturday 19 October, 1 – 3pm |
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Kilburn Repair Club: Textile Upcycling Workshop
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| Join the Kilburn Repair Club to learn how to transform old clothes and textiles into unique pieces, using sewing, embroidery, and crochet techniques.
All materials provided. |
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Where: Kilburn Library
When: Saturday 12 October, 12noon – 3pm |
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Becoming Brent: Marking democratic South Africa at 30 with talk, sound and vision
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| Join Brent Museum and Archives for a powerful event marking 30 years of South African democracy and the people of Brent who supported the anti-apartheid struggle.
Part of the Becoming Brentprogramme. |
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Where: The Library at Willesden Green
When: Sunday 13 October, 3 – 6pm |
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Brent Reggae Album Covers Exhibition curator talk
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Come and celebrate the rich history of black music in Brent with curator Kwaku, with an opportunity to hear expert special guests and share your local Brent musical memories.
Bring along your own reggae albums with a Brent connection for discussion.
Drop in, all welcome. |
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Where: Harlesden Library
When: Monday 14 October, 6.30 – 8.30pm
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Let’s dance – West Africa and the Caribbean
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| Join teacher Tanya Campbell for a lively and playful exploration of movement influenced by traditional West African and Caribbean dance.
Come in light clothing, barefoot or sports shoes. |
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Where: The Library at Willesden Green
When: Thursday 17 October, 1 – 2.30pm |
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AIM Literary Festival book launch and workshop
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| Join author Steven C. Lawley for a discussion to celebrate the launch of his thrilling young adult Sci-Fi debut novel, The Catalyst.
Plus following the book launch, join us for: Workshop: Talking to kids about tough topics. Learn practical strategies to discuss difficult topics with your children, inspired by a heart-warming picture book aimed at helping families cope with adversity. |
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Where: Kilburn Library
When: Thursday 17 October, 4 – 6pm |
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Family Learning Festival: Gardening workshop
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| Learn fun garden techniques and help develop Ealing Road Library’s garden into a green space for the local community.
For children aged 5 – 11 and carers.
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Where: Ealing Road Library
When: Monday 21 October, 11.30am – 1pm |
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| Come and create a scary monster at this fun craft workshop for half term.
For ages 5 – 11. Drop in. |
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Where: Kilburn Library
When: Tuesday 22 October, 11am – 12noon
Where: Ealing Road Library
When: Tuesday 22 October, 2.30 – 3.30pm
Where: Kingsbury Library
When: Wednesday 23 October, 2.30 – 3.30pm
Where: The Library at Willesden Green and Harlesden Library
When: Thursday 24 October, 2.30 – 3.30pm
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| A ZooLab ranger will take you on safari around Africa’s varied habitats.
For ages 5 – 11. Drop in. |
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Where: The Library at Willesden Green
When: Wednesday 23 October, 11am – 12noon
Where: Ealing Road Library
When: Wednesday 23 October, 2.30 – 3.30pm
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Black History Month craft sessions
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| Craft activity delivered by Learning Through The Arts. For ages 5 – 11. Drop in. |
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Where: The Library at Willesden Green
When: Monday 21 October, 2.30 – 3.30pm
Where: Kingsbury Library
When: Tuesday 22 October, 2.30 – 3.30pm
Where: Harlesden Library
When: Wednesday 23 October, 2.30 – 3.30pm
Where: Ealing Road Library
When: Sunday 27 October, 2.30 – 3.30pm
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African flags and bunting
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| Craft activity delivered by Learning Through The Arts. For ages 5 – 11. Drop in. |
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Where: Kingsbury Library
When: Friday 25 October, 2.30 – 3.30pm
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Brent Start Family Learning Festival workshops
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| Come and get creative at these fun, simple, hands-on workshop from Brent Start. For parents/carers and children aged 5 – 11. Maximum of two children per adult. Reserve your place at the library. |
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| The Family Learning Festival is an annual celebration of the joy of learning together as a family. |
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Make a rosette using traditional fabrics
Where: The Library at Willesden Green
When: Tuesday 22 October, 10.45am -1pm
Where: Harlesden Library
When: Tuesday 22 October, 2.30 – 4.45pm |
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Textile creative mask-making fun
Where: Ealing Road Library
When: Thursday 24 October, 10.45 – 1pm
Where: Kingsbury Library
When: Thursday 24 October, 2.30 – 4.45pm
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Explore Learning workshops
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Handwriting zoo workshop – animal fun for ages 4 – 7. Drop in.
Where: The Library at Willesden Green
When: Thursday 24 October, 11.30am – 12.30pm
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Superhero shapes workshop – 2D and 3D fun for ages 4 – 6. Drop in.
Where: The Library at Willesden Green
When: Friday 25 October,11.30am – 12.30pm
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| Discover the life of Edward Tull-Warnock at this illustrated talk; from orphan to pioneering dental surgeon, champion golfer, singer and footballer player, as well as NHS campaigner and member of the Socialist Medical Association.
Edward’s life embodies the Black Atlantic history of the Caribbean diaspora in the UK. |
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Where: The Library at Willesden Green
When: Tuesday 29 October, 6.30 – 7.30pm |
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