Putney Library's Calendar of Events for May
Library prepares to celebrate its 125th anniversary this month
Putney Library. Picture: Google Streetview
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May 14, 2024
HAPPY 125TH BIRTHDAY PUTNEY LIBRARY - Putney Library was opened on 6 May, 1899. So It is 125 years old (and looking pretty good!) To celebrate, the library is holding two prize draws, one for children and one for adults. Pick up a form in the library for a chance to win a £20 book voucher. Closing date: 31 May, full Ts and Cs available in the library.
MEET THE AUTHOR: MARY LAWSON THURSDAY 16 May 6.30-7.30pm
Mary Lawson is the acclaimed author of “Crow Lake” and “A Town called Solace”. Fellow Canadian (and Putney Librarian) Charlene Coleman will be interviewing her about her writing process, her love of the Canadian landscape, and why success was a surprise. To book your free place email: Charlene.Coleman@gll.org or call 02087803085
Friends of Putney Library talk: RESCUING OUR LOCAL HERITAGE Wednesday 22 May Refreshments from 6 pm, Talk from 6.30 at Putney Library
Dr Nicola Stacey, Director of the Heritage of London Trust will tell us about the wide range of HOLT's past and future projects in Wandsworth Borough. Cash donations to HOLT welcomed. Reserve your place by email to Charlene.Coleman@gll.org or phone 020 8780 3085
Putney Police Safer Neighbourhood Team crime prevention stall, 2-3pm Monday 20 May at Putney Library. Please drop by and talk to us if you are concerned about a local issue or if you are after some Crime prevention advice.
NHS Digital help Fridays 9.20-11.30 at Putney Library. Do you want to enhance your digital skills and access vital NHS services online? Joindigital drop-in sessions facilitated by Digital Care Coordinator Andraya Catlyn. For more information or to book a one-to-one session, contact Andraya Catlyn, your Digital Care Coordinator: 02039239593.
DIGITAL INCLUSION PROGRAMME Are you struggling with your laptop, phone or tablet? Come along to our free help session, Wednesday 22 May 1.30-3pm
POETS & PENS
Come join a poetry group every Wednesday 5-7pm. No need to book, just turn up.
LIBRARY TALKS
Local historian Phil Evison has converted some of his most popular Putney Library talks into illustrated articles, in PDF form:
Putney’s Burial Grounds,
The Roehampton Mounting Block
Notable Graves in Putney Vale Cemetery
The Story of Putney's Cinemas
Putney's 'Great Houses'
If you’d like a copy of any of them, email Phil at: philipevison0@gmail.com
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