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Our
Camden
libraries
April 2023
Activities
camden.gov.uk/libraries
Our Swiss Cottage
Library
Camden 88 Avenue Road
libraries April 2023
NW3 3HA
What’s on What’s it all about? When?
Rhyme Time Songs and rhymes for under 3s in the Children’s Every Tuesday
library. 10.30am
Baby Bounce Songs and rhymes for babies in the Children’s library. Every Friday
10.30am
Digital Advice Drop In Come and speak with a member of staff regarding Tuesdays & Thursdays
the use of PCs, tablets, online form-filling etc. 11am – 1pm
Homework Club A member of staff will be on hand in the Children’s Every Monday
library to supervise school homework and offer 4pm – 5.30pm
basic advice.
Storytime and Crafts Join us for a themed activity in conjunction with Wednesday 5 April
Easter in the Children’s library. 3pm – 4.30pm
Explore Learning Workshop for Kids Inspiring maths and English workshops to help Tuesday 4 April
children discover the magic of learning. The theme is 2 pm – 3pm
Telling the Time!
Explore Learning Workshop for Kids Inspiring maths and English workshops to help Tuesday 11 April
children discover the magic of learning. The theme is 12pm – 1pm
Fun with Phonics
Storytime and Crafts Join us for a themed activity in conjunction with Wednesday 12 April 3pm –
Spring in the Children’s library 4.30pm
Introduction to Google Apps & Cloud Gain an insight into the 'cloud', a virtual space Every Monday starting 24
Computing where you can carry out many basic functions April 2pm – 4pm
without having to save to your device.
Learn Computer Skills & Create a Learn Computer Skills & Create a Community Every Tuesday starting 25
Community Cookbook Cookbook. If you love food and cooking, and you’d April 10am - 12pm
like to improve your digital skills, this course will
provide the motivation you need!
Introduction to Podcasting This course is for anyone who is interested in creating Every Wednesday starting
and publishing their own podcast, or just wanting to 10am – 11.30am
learn more about podcasts
camden.gov.uk/libraries
Camden Town
Our Library
Camden 218 Eversholt Street
NW1 1BD
libraries April 2023
What’s on What’s it all about? When?
Lego free-play Creative, intuitive free-flowing Lego session Every Wednesday
for children and adults of all ages. 3pm-5pm
Crafternoon Fun craft sessions for all ages featuring a Every Thursday
different weekly theme. 4pm until close
Easter Holiday activities for Easter-themed crafts and Lego projects on Tuesday 4 April –
children multiple days across the holiday Saturday 15 April
Easter bunny hunt with prizes
The Three-Read Quest – mini reading
challenge to read three books in two weeks
and win a prize and certificate
Maths On Toast Fun, creative maths session for 4-11 years Second Saturday of the
with a different theme every month. month
The Virtual Reality Experience In conjunction with Camden Adult Community Wednesday 26 April
Learning, a fully interactive workshop 10am-12pm
exploring the Metaverse using virtual reality
headsets.
camden.gov.uk/libraries
Our
Camden Highgate Library
Chester Road N19 5DH
libraries April 2023
What’s on What’s it all about? When?
Rhyme Time Songs and rhymes for children under 3. Every Tuesday
10.30am - 11.00am
Knitting Group Group for adults to knit in a relaxing and friendly Every Tuesday
environment. 1pm -3pm
Writing Class Develop your writing skills. To book please email – Every Tuesday
amandable@wmcollege.ac.uk 3pm -5pm
Singing Stories Singing, Music, Movement and Storytelling for Every Wednesday
Children under 3. 10.30am - 11.15am
Positive Future Project Get financial help and support. Booking required. Please book for a date and
Please email – Justina@hncp.org.uk time.
Camden ACL Digital Skills Workshop Get help with your digital skills. Email for more Every Wednesday
information - adultlearning@camden.gov.uk 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Camden ACL Digital Photography with Email for more information – Every Wednesday
Phones and Tablets adultlearning@camden.gov.uk 10am-12pm
Highgate Toy Library Children can stay and play with toys at the library. Every Thursday
They can also borrow toys using their library card. 10am-11.30am
Chess Club Learn how to play the game of Chess. The Club is for Every Thursday
children and adults. 4.30pm - 5.30pm
Councillor Surgeries Meet Camron Aref-Adib (Second Sat of every month) Second and Third Saturday
and Sian Berry (Third Sat of every month). of every month. 11 - 12pm
Children's Games Console Club Children can play on the PlayStation 4. Every Saturday 1pm -3pm
The story of a London Art Studio for Illustrated talk. (Highgate Library Croftdown Road Tuesday 18 April
Asylum Seekers and Refugees. Entrance) Visit the webpage for more information - 7.15pm – 9pm
www.fohl.org.uk
www.camden.gov.uk/libraries
Our Holborn Library
Camden 32-38 Theobalds Road
WC1X 8PA
libraries April 2023
What’s on What’s it all about?
When?
Home work club Help with home work Every Monday 4pm
Board Games with Every Wednesday
Games
Jonathan
4pm
Tuesday 4 April
Easter Arts and Crafts under 12
3pm
Arts and Crafts under 12 Tuesday18 April
Earth Day
4pm
Bring your device Bring your phone, tablet, or laptop Every Tuesday
workshop for advice on how to use them
10am
Beginner computer Every Thursday
Beginners computer class
class
10am
camden.gov.uk/libraries
Our Kentish Town
Library
Camden 262- 266 Kentish Town Road
libraries April 2023
NW5 2AA
What’s on What’s it all about? When?
Rhyme Time – Monday and Wednesday Songs, nursery rhymes and stories for children Every Monday and
under 3 and their parent/carer. Term time only Wednesday, 10.30am.
(numbers limited).
Digital advice drop in – with Senin Help with online forms, scanning, digital library and Every Monday, 3pm to
help with your tablet or phone. Just drop in. 4pm.
Breathe – Want to Stop Smoking? Advice and help to stop smoking, with a trained Every Tuesday, 1.30pm to
adviser. To book, call 020 3633 2609. 5pm
Lego Club Fun Activity for children over 18 months. Term time Every Tuesday, at 3.30pm,
only (numbers limited – half hour slots). 4pm & 4.30pm
Job Hub – Good Work Camden Help with your CV and job search. To book an Wednesday 5 & 19 April,
appointment, call 07812 658 356. 2pm to 4.30pm,
Digital Skills drop in IT drop in for adults. Tutor from Adult and Community Every Thursday, 10am to
Learning. Term time only. 12noon.
Improve your Maths Skills – for adults One to one or small group support for adults, to suit Every Thursday, 1pm to
your needs. Just drop in. 3pm.
Kentish Town Junior Chess Club – for Discover the exciting game of chess. Sessions From 20 April, every
children aged 7 to 11 years include coaching and matches. To sign up, ask in Thursday, 4pm to 6pm
the library.
Councillor Surgeries One-to-one advice and help session with a councillor For dates and times,
for Kentish Town South ward. please ask in the library.
Citizens Advice Camden Financial well-being support and advice. Just drop in. Tuesday 25 April, 12noon
to 3pm.
Easter Science and Art Workshop – with Fun creative activity (with science) for children. Monday 3 April, 11.30am to
Victoria Booking essential: ask in the library. 1pm
Storytelling and craft, for children – with Author and illustrator Paul Watkins returns to Kentish Wednesday 5 April, 11am
Paul Watkins Town with two adventure books for children. Booking
essential: ask in the library.
Story sacks session – bringing a story to Free fun and creative session for all the family. Tuesday 11, 1pm to 3pm.
life: “We’re going on a bear hunt” BOOKING ESSENTIAL. To book, call Alison: 07876
651 950.
Digital Tech Support Fridays 14 & 28 April,
One to one technology support from Camden Age UK.
10am to 12noon.
To book, ask in the library.
camden.gov.uk/libraries
Our Kilburn Library
Camden 12-22 Kilburn High Road
NW6 5UH
libraries April 2023
What’s on What’s it all about? When?
Rhyme Time Drop-in singing session for under 5 s and Every Tuesday
their parents/guardians/carers. Term time 10.30am
only
Digital Skills Workshop Boost your computer, mobile or tablet Starting Tuesday 25
skills. Friendly drop-in. Come as often as April
you like. 3pm –5pm
Every Tuesday
Prepare for your Driving Theory This course will equip you with the digital
skills you need to take the online test. Ask 10.30am-2.30pm
Test
staff about enrolling.
One to one help from library staff to apply Every Wednesday
Help with Freedom Pass,
for your Oyster 60+ or Freedom pass. Book 10am -12pm
Oyster 60+ and email account
a time in advance
setup
Drop-in story & singing session for under Every Thursday
Story and Rhyme Time
5s and their parents/guardians/carers. 10.30am
Term time only.
Good Work Camden - Help with looking for work, changing jobs, Thursday 13 & 27 April
Employment Support Service improving skills, flexible working, CV help. 2pm –5pm
Book in advance. Camden residents only.
Advice surgery - Meet your local councillor (for residents of Saturday 1 & 15 April
Councillor Eddie Hanson the Kilburn ward in the borough of 12pm –2pm
Camden)
camden.gov.uk/libraries
Our Local Studies and
Archives
Camden
libraries April 2023
32-38 Theobalds Road
WC1X 8PA
What’s on What’s it all about? When?
“Kilburn – An Illustrated History” Illustrated talk by Tudor Allen, Archivist. At Primrose Hill 2pm on 5th April
Community Centre . For details, email:
localstudies@camden.gov.uk
“The Bombing of London 1940-41” Illustrated talk about the Blitz and its impact on the 7.30pm on 18th April
Capital. At Camden Local Studies and Archives Centre.
Admission - £2 (free to members of Camden History
Society)
“The Story of Holborn and Its Music A musical romp through Holborn’s colourful and dramatic 7pm – 8.30pm on 27th
Halls history, with rousing, singalong performances of the era’s April
In Ten Songs” classic songs. At Camden Local Studies and Archives
Centre. Free and open to all
“Stories of St James’ Burial Ground” Exhibition bringing to life the stories of five local people 27th April to 6th June
who were buried in this Camden-based burial ground. At during Centre’s
Camden Local Studies and Archives Centre. Free and opening hours
open to all.
www.camden.gov.uk/librariesOur Pancras Square
Library
Camden 5 Pancras Square
libraries April 2023
N1C 4AG
What’s on What’s it all about? When?
Rhyme Time Under 5’s activity Every Friday
11am- 11.30am
(term time only)
Storytime with Sharon Under 5’s activity Every Monday 11-11.30am
(termtime only)
Arts and Crafts Club Children’s activity Every Tuesday
3.45 – 4.45pm
(Term time only)
Chess Club Children’s activity Every Friday
5.15 – 6.45pm
Essential Digital Skills Qualification ACL teaching students how to use devices to create Every Monday
documents, search for information, shop online and 4.30- 7pm
manage your online security, leading to a recognised
qualification in July 2023
Camden Multiply Programme Free maths support sessions to improve maths skills Every Thursday
for home or work, available in either 1 to 1 sessions or 10am – 12pm
small groups. For adults 19+
Explore Learning Workshops Children’s activity.. Inspiring English and maths Tuesday 11th April
workshops to help children discover the magic of 11.30 – 1.15pm
learning.
Story sacks Children’s activity. ‘We’re going on a Bear hunt’, a Thursday 13th April
creative and fun session bringing this story to life. 1-3pm
camden.gov.uk/librariesOur Queen Crescent
Library
Camden 165 Queen's Crescent
libraries April 2023
NW5 4HH
What’s on What’s it all about? When?
Arts & Crafts Club Join us every Wednesday – seasonal themes Every Wednesday
4pm -5:30pm
Rhyme Time Join us every Monday to Sing along Nursery Every Monday
Rhymes 10:30am-11am
Story Reading Every Monday afternoon story time Every Monday
4pm -5pm
Story Sacks Easter Activity Crafts & Story Reading Thursday 6 April 11am
IT Classes Drop in Digital Skills workshop -every Monday Every Monday
Learn Computer Skills to get a job or shop online 10am-1pm
term time only
Knitting Group Knitting group every Tuesday –Beginners & Expert Every Tuesday
knitter are welcome-Material and refreshments are 1pm-3pm
provided-Open to all age groups Drop in
ESOL Classes ESOL- every Thursday-Learn & improve English Every Thursday
Book in advance term time only 11am-1pm
Universal Credit Support Sessions Every Alternative Tuesdays appointments only Alternative Tuesday
Contact Library staff 11am-3pm
camden.gov.uk/librariesOur Camden West Hampstead
Library
libraries Dennington Park Road
NW6 5AU
April 2023
What’s on? What’s it all about? When?
Knitting Club. Begin your knitting journey at West Hampstead Library. Every Monday 11am-
Come along with your friends or loved ones and learn to 1pm (Term time only).
knit together.
Junior Coding. Start coding with the stroke of a marker using Ozobot’s Every Monday 4pm-5pm
basic bot for building early STEM skills. (Age 5 and up). (Term time only).
Family Metaverse Have fun discovering new adventures, master epic Every Tuesday 4pm-5pm
challenges or revisit classic moments in history and more. (Term time only).
(Virtual Reality)
(Age 6 and over, under 13 will require parents’ consent).
Online Forms Get online support; fill in forms, register, apply for permits By appointment only
Workshop and more.(by appointment only). (Term time only).
Rhyme Time. Read, recite, and repeat nursery rhymes. Every Wednesday
11:30am-12pm
(Term time only).
Fun with Phonics The children will investigate rhyming words and why they Wednesday 12th April
rhyme. (Ages 4-6).
(Explore Learning) 12:15pm-1:15pm
Superhero Shapes Children help make the world a safer place in this Thursday 20th April
(Explore Learning) workshop, as they design our future superheroes using 2D 4pm-5pm.
and 3D shapes. (Ages 4-6).
Virtual Reality Explore the Metaverse using Thursday 27th April and
Workshop (ACL). 4th May. 1pm-3pm
Meta Quest 2
Councillors One to one advice and help sessions with West Saturday 11am-12pm
Surgeries Hampstead Ward councillors.
(1st and last Saturday of
every month).
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