What's on in Brent libraries

There is something for people of all ages in Brent libraries; from author visits to celebrate the National Year of Reading to workshops and courses throughout the year. 

There are lots of free activities for children and young people, you can view the full 2008 Autumn brochure (.pdf, 1709Kb) for our current activities throughout Autumn winter from September to December 2008. 

Alternatively you may wish to download or print a shorter calendar of events for Autumn 2008 (.pdf, 349Kb).

Event focus 

Join Shaun Wallace (BBC Mastermind Champion) for a Christmas Black History special quiz.  You can take part as an individual or a team and there are great prizes to be won!

What:  2008 Brent Black History Quiz

When:  Saturday 6 December

Where: Willesden Green Library

Time:  7.00pm - 9pm

More information about the Christmas special and details on how to take part in Shaun's Black History online quiz before the event are here.   Enter now and you could win prizes on the night.

What's new?

Help with finding a job workshop

If you are looking for a new job and need help with writing your CV, filling application forms and interview skills then join our friendly 3 week course.

When: Every Thursday from 4 December 2008

Time: 2pm-4pm

Where: Town Hall Library, Forty Lane, Wembley, Middx, HA9 9HD

Further information: There are only eight places available on this course so hurry and book your place today by calling 020 8937 3500 or email learninginlibraries@brent.gov.uk

Ask Akin - Online writers' workshop (Oct-December 2008)

Are you a budding creative writer?  Brent has a new writer-in-residence for the next three months. Poet and short story writer Akin Oladimeji is ready and waiting to answer your literary queries in his online writers' workshop.

Online citizenship

If you are getting ready to take the citizenship test, there is a great new online product, only available in Ealing Road, Kingsbury and Willesden Green libraries, to help you prepare to pass the test.

Contact us at libraryservice@brent.gov.uk or call 020 8937 3144.