What's On Autumn 2017 Edition

What’s On Autumn 2017

Find out what’s happening in Brent libraries, heritage, arts and leisure

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That Brent Libraries offers FREE

• Wi-Fi • Latest best sellers • After school homework support • Online learning courses including Citizenship and Driving Theory mock tests • Conversation classes and courses for people learning English • Access to a wide range of e-magazines, e-books and e-audio • Employment advice and support Libraries are open seven days a week, come and see what they can offer you!

It’s Libraries Week 9-15 October

Help us celebrate by coming along to one of our special events. Or just make sure you visit your local library that week and borrow some books to show your love for libraries!

Code Clubs

for children aged 8+ will be starting in selected libraries from this October. Ask in your local library for times and dates.

Stem Club A fortnightly STEM club is coming to Ealing Road library from 5 October! Fun learning activities for children aged 8+ in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

BACK THE BID! Brent are bidding to become the 2020 London Borough of Culture. Find out more and see how you can back the bid at www.brentculture2020.co.uk

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Black History Month.

We will be holding many black history themed events, look out for the Black History Month symbol

Brent Civic Centre

Brent Civic Centre 21 Sept- “ This is me”, Headway 30 Nov North West London Portrait

Project 2017 Tuesday 21 SeptemberThursday 30 November Display Wall An exhibition of self-portraiture by brain injury survivors. Members of Headway North West London, Brent’s local brain injury charity,

embarked on a creative project using art and poetry to explore who they are now post brain injury.

26 Oct Celebrating the

30th Anniversary of Black History Month Save the date!

Thursday 26 October Grand Hall

10 Oct Bath, Book, Bed with the

Bookstart Bear!

Tuesday 10 October 11.15am-12noon

26 Oct Tales from a Curious

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Event for under 5s. We’ll be singing rhymes and telling stories around the theme of the bedtime routine.

24 Oct Imagination Hub Tuesday 24 October 12noon-4pm

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Drop in, family friendly sessions with the Institute of Imagination.

Come and play, experiment and learn how to code. Suitable for ages 5-12.

Curator – Brilliant Barnacles and Cool Crustaceans Thursday 26 October 2.30-3.30pm

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Science workshop for children.

Miranda Lowe from the Natural History Museum will be telling stories about Charles Darwin’s beloved barnacles; find out fun facts about crabs, shrimps and lobsters, learn how to classify them, discover what the largest land crab in the world is and make your very own woodlouse model to take home!

29 Oct Ealing Road Film Club:

Zootropolis Sunday 29 October 1-3pm

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Film screening for children.

12 Dec Festive fairies and

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What’s On Ealing Road Library

Ealing Road Library

Tuesday 12 December 11.15am-12noon Christmas fun for under-fives!

What’s On Harlesden Library

Harlesden Library Plus 12 Oct Bath, Book,

Bed with the Bookstart Bear!

Thursday 12 October 10.30-11am

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25 Oct Big Draw: Behind the Lines

Singing, rhymes and stories around the theme of the bedtime routine.

Part of the National Libraries Week celebration. Suitable for under 5s.

Fun and fabulous family art activity.

Your drawing will form part of the Back from the Western Front exhibition at Brent Museum. Suitable for ages 3+

17 Oct Romance Book Readings

from Across Africa Tuesday 17 October 6.30-7.30pm

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Focusing on passionate romance and sensual erotica featuring African and multicultural characters. Meet the authors and enjoy selected short story readings with a hint of spice! Free but advanced booking essential.

Book at www.brent. gov.uk/events 24 Oct Family

Sewing Class Tuesday 24 October 2.30-4.30pm

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Wednesday 25 October 2.30-4pm

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Have a go at sewing inspired by African designs and traditions.

Part of our Black History Month celebration. Free but advanced booking essential, book at www.brent.gov.uk/events

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27 Oct Create a

Tweet Owl Friday 27 October 2.30-3.30pm Craft for children 1 Nov

No More Secrets

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Wednesday 1 November 6.30-7.45pm Author of No More Secrets, Malakh Zebulun, discusses her journey from child abuse and domestic violence to self-healing in an interactive and engaging presentation.

(Please note this is an adult only event due to the subject matter.)

14 Dec Festive fairies and sparkling

stars: make your Christmas tree wand Thursday 14 December 10.30-11am Christmas fun for under-fives!

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What’s On Kilburn Library

Kilburn Library 9 Oct

ath, Book, Bed with the B Bookstart Bear!

Monday 9 October 10.30-11am

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Event for under 5s and their parents/carers. Singing, rhymes and stories around the theme of the bedtime routine.

25 Oct Create a Tweet Owl Wednesday 25 October 2.30-3.30pm

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Craft for children 7 Dec

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Thursday 7 December 6.30-7.30pm

12 Oct Crime Author Visit:

Simon Michael Thursday 12 October 6.30-7.30pm

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Simon Michael, crime fiction writer and creator of the Charles Holborne London gangster series, joins us to talk about his work and writing career.

Jamie Allenby wakes, alone, and realises her fever has broken.

But could everyone she knows be dead? Months earlier, Jamie had left her partner Daniel, mourning the miscarriage of their baby. She’d just had to get away, so took a job on a distant planet.

Then the virus hit.

Anne Corlett joins us to discuss her latest book, The Space between the Stars; a genre defying, moving and emotional literary sci-fi adventure. Free but advanced booking essential. Book at www.brent.gov.uk/events 11 Dec Festive fairies and sparkling

stars: make your Christmas tree wand Monday 11 December 10.30-11am

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Christmas fun for under-fives!

Until Wednesday 29 November Photos, maps and fascinating facts exploring how Kingsbury played an essential role in World War One through innovative aircraft industries.

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What’s On Kingsbury Library

Kingsbury Library

16 Oct Bath, Book, Bed with the

Bookstart Bear!

Monday 16 October 10.30-11am Singing, rhymes and stories around the theme of the bedtime routine. Part of the National Libraries Week celebration. For under 5s.

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23 Oct Creative Science:

Infographic Workshop

C Monday 23 October 2.30-4pm It’s time to get creative in the name of science! Infographics are taking social media and the internet by storm! They are a fantastic way to communicate complex information in a simple and eye-catching way. In this workshop you will use an iPad to design your own infographic which will take a look at endangered or extinct animals.

For children aged 8-13 Creations made during the workshops can be entered into our BioMedia Meltdown competition – great prizes to be won!

What’s On Kingsbury Library

Kingsbury Library 28 Nov Home Safety and First Aid Tuesday 28 November A 11am-12noon Workshop aimed at older people about how to deal with accidents in the home. We’ll be looking at common accidents and useful First Aid tips.

18 Dec Festive fairies and sparkling

stars: make your Christmas tree wand 25 Oct Create a Tweet Owl Wednesday 25 October 2.30-3.30pm Craft for children

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27 Oct Robotics: construct and

program working machines!

Friday 27 October C 2-4pm During this fun and engaging workshop, children will learn how to build and program robots from scratch! Ages 8-11. Free but advanced booking essential. Book at www.brent.gov.uk/events 31 Oct The Women’s Army Auxiliary

Corps in France 1917-1921

A Tuesday 31 October 12noon-1pm In March 1917, the first women to enrol in the British Army joined the newly formed WAAC. This talk follows the women from enrolment to the camps and workplaces overseas, through to the Spring Offensive, Armistice and de-mobilisation.

Monday 18 December 10.30-11am Christmas fun for under-fives!

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What’s On The Library at Willesden Green

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Memories of Cities Tuesday 10- Saturday 21 October Collection of art work from Syrian artists on the theme of urban living.

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Tuesday 3 October 6.30-7.30pm Stand aside Scandinavian crime fiction and behold the new kid on the block! Yes, African crime fiction takes centre stage with an explosion of exciting new authors exploring the nature of evil. Dare you join us for some short readings by some amazing new African crime authors? Free but advanced booking essential. Book at www.brent.gov.uk/events

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Tuesday 3 October-Monday 8 January Exhibition exploring the legacy of African soldiers in the First World War. A partnership between Brent Museum & Archives and Learning through the Arts, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

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3 Oct - Back from the Western Front: African 8 Jan Soldiers of the Great War in Britain

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26 Sep Circadian - 7 Oct Tuesday 26 SeptemberSaturday 7 October Photography exhibition.

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What’s On The Library at Willesden Green

The Library at Willesden Green 7,8 Oct

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Fun Palaces Weekend

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Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 October, 11am-4pm Help ActionSpace transform the Reading Room into a Fun Palace, inspired by the art-making of Pardip Kapil and Linda Bell. Drop in over the weekend to add your own creations to the growing installation.

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A Monday 9 October 6.30-7.30pm Reading Room Join Anna-Marie Defontaine from Veolia with ideas and suggestions to help you as well as the environment.

For ages 12+ 10 Oct Lost Libraries

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Tuesday 10 October A 6.30-7.30pm Talk about some of the greatest libraries of history that have been lost or destroyed.

Part of the National Libraries Week celebrations. Free but advanced booking essential. Book at www. brent.gov.uk/events 11 Oct Bath, Book, Bed with the

Bookstart Bear!

Wednesday 11 October 10-10.30am Singing, rhymes and stories around the theme of the bedtime routine.

Part of the National Libraries Week celebration. For under 5s.

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11 Oct ’The trees wave, the clouds

pass’ – Virginia Woolf on life, art and the buying of suspenders

A Wednesday 11 October 6.30-7.30pm An illustrated presentation by Karin Fernald from letters, diaries and novels of Virginia Woolf and those who knew her. With paintings by Vanessa Bell, Walter Sickert, Spencer Gore, Robert Bevan, Malcolm Drummond. Tickets £2, book at www.brent.gov.uk/events

13 Oct Comedy with

‘Come Mek We Larf’

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Friday 13 October Doors open 7.30pm.

Show starts at 8pm Comedy returns to Willesden during Black History Month!

Join us along with, Slim – The Heavyweight Champion of Comedy Kevin J – The Oyibo Prince Of Comedy Darran Griffiths – 2017 Comedy X Factor Winner Stephen K Amos – as seen on TV including BBC Two’s ‘Live at the Apollo’ And of course we can’t leave out our host of hosts Mr Cee! Book your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment as this event will sell out! £12 in advance. More on the door. Book tickets at: www. willesdencomedy.eventbrite. co.uk Not Suitable for Under 18s #lovewillesdencomedy

What’s On The Library at Willesden Green

The Library at Willesden Green 14 Oct Representing

Remembrance of the SS Mendi

Saturday 14 October A 2-4pm Dr Shawn Sobers will talk about the making of his film which uses different methods to remember the tragedy of the SS Mendi. The film is in tribute to the 646 South African troops who died in 1917, fighting for the British Army in World War 1.

19 Oct An African

Journey - The Americas and Africa Before and After Columbus to 1838

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Thursday 19 October 6.30-7.30pm This interactive session allows the audience to reflect on what they already know about ‘The Americas and Africa Before and After Columbus’, as well as the events that took place from 1492 to 1838 when the enslaved Africans liberated themselves from slavery.

The session will include discussion, readings and book signing.

18 Oct Back from the

Front Launch

Wednesday A 18 October 6-7.30pm Join us for the launch of this fascinating exhibition exploring the legacy of African soldiers in the First World War. The exhibition was entirely researched by volunteers from the local community.

23 Oct Big Draw: Behind the Lines Monday 23 October C 2.30-4pm This is a fun and fabulous Big Draw family art activity. Your drawing will form part of the Back from the Western Front exhibition at Brent Museum. Suitable for ages 3+

What’s On The Library at Willesden Green

The Library at Willesden Green 24 Oct Create a Tweet Owl Tuesday 24 October 2.30-3.30pm Craft for children 25 Oct Little Angel Theatre

presents ‘Me’

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Thursday 2 November A 2-3pm Workshop aimed at older people about how to deal with accidents in the home. We will share some First Aid tips to help you deal with the most common injuries.

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Wednesday 25 October performances at 12noon and 2.30pm Theatre show suitable for under 5s. This early years favourite is a lovely and touching story about a parent and their love for their child by much loved children’s author Emma Dodd.Tickets: £5 in advance £7 on the door. Adults and children both need a valid ticket.

Tickets at: www.willesdenme. eventbrite.co.uk

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Tuesday 31 October 6.30-7.30pm Prepare to be excited and delighted, intrigued and tickled, seduced and hooked in with some beautifully written and charming readings celebrating African and Caribbean culture. All that’s needed now is a little tropical breeze and some cool, cool juice. Come on down!

Free but advanced booking essential.

Book at www.brent. gov.uk/events

Indian Caste System

A Friday 3 November 6.30-7.30pm Talk for adults looking at the cultural, religious and social history of the caste system. ritish West Africans in the B Great War

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Saturday 4 November 2-4pm Join Dr Nigel Browne-Davies to uncover the significant contribution British Africans made to the First World War effort.

31 Oct Short Stories: Readings

from Africa and the Caribbean

Home Safety and First Aid

7 Nov

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Tuesday 7 November 6.30-7.45pm A demo and chat by local food writer and supper club pioneer Kerstin Rodgers aka Msmarmitelover. Increase your vegetable intake, use up leftovers, decrease your meat eating. You might even lose weight! Free but advanced booking essential. Book at www.brent.gov.uk/events

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What’s On The Library at Willesden Green

The Library at Willesden Green 9 Nov

lan Monaghan: A Soldier’s Farewell

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Thursday 9 November 6.30-7.30pm Author talk from Irish author Alan Monaghan.

Monaghan discusses his epic trilogy of novels that explores the most tumultuous period of Irish history, from the Great War through the War of Independence to the Irish Civil War. Free but advanced booking essential.

Book at www.brent. gov.uk/events 13 Nov Using Museums to support

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Monday 13 November 6.30-7.30pm Join Leanne Chorekdijan from Kingsbury Green Primary School to learn about how museum displays can enhance and support learning.

This talk is of particular interest to teachers but open to members of the public.

14 Nov What They Never Talk

About in History Class

Tuesday 14 November A 6.15-7.45pm The study of history is not just a collection of dates and facts.

It is a guide we can use today, to help us navigate through life and change tomorrow. We can learn lessons from the mistakes of the past, so we do not repeat them. But also it becomes difficult to deny humanity, take away a person’s culture or call one person an ‘immigrant’ and the other ‘native,’ if we know about history. Ignorance is a fertile ground for injustice and prejudice.

Join Onyeka and Narrative Eye as we champion knowledge and historical research to find the missing pages of history.

Tickets £2. Book at www.brent.gov.uk/events 15 Nov City of Stories Celebration Wednesday 15 November A 6-7.30pm A look back at the work created in our summer writing workshops and a celebration of the achievements of the participants.

16 Nov Slave Owning and

British Society

Thursday 16 November A 6.30-7.30pm A talk on how slave-owning in the British Empire influenced British society in the 18th and 19th centuries and how the cultural influences can still be felt today.

What’s On The Library at Willesden Green

The Library at Willesden Green 22 Nov Pepys and the Playhouse –

“God forgive me, music and women I cannot but give way to”

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23 Nov Explore Your Archives

12 Dec Laurel and Hardy: From

Soup to Nuts

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Tuesday 12 December 6.30-7.30pm Laurel and Hardy’s first film as a double act was made exactly 90 years ago. 107 movies later they’d become the world’s bestloved comedy team, influencing generations of performers. This talk and film screening will explore the secrets behind their comic genius and give fans a chance to share their memories of Stan and Ollie.

Tickets £2, book at www.brent. gov.uk/events

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Thursday 23 November 5.30-7.30pm Archive handling session to coincide with the Back From the Western Front: African Soldiers of the Great War in Britain exhibition. Drop-in 29 Nov Healthy Eating

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Saturday 9 December 3-3.30pm ‘Soul of a Child (Suflet de copil)’ Romanian children’s choir will sing traditional Christmas carols. The traditional costumes and the joyful carols will bring our communities together. Join us for a merry event!

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Wednesday 22 November 6.30-7.30pm In his own words Pepys gives a frank picture of the intrigues and affairs (including his own) of the 1660’s, wrestling with his conscience – and sometimes his wife – as he follows the drama, on and offstage, of the Restoration playhouse in the age of plague, fire‚...and Nell Gwyn! A lively and informative performance in costume, devised and presented

by Colin Pinney. Tickets £2 book at www.brent.gov.uk/events

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Wednesday 29 November 6.30-7.30pm Class on how to eat more healthily delivered by Brent Start with a focus on smoothies and building your immunity.

13 Dec Festive fairies and

sparkling stars: make your Christmas tree wand

Wednesday 13 December 10-10.30am Christmas fun for under-fives!

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What’s On Wembley Green

Wembley Library

13 Oct Bath, Book, Bed with the

Bookstart Bear!

Friday 13 October 10.30-11.30am

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Event for under 5s and their parents/carers. Singing, rhymes and stories around the theme of the bedtime routine.

23 Oct The Unusual Adventures

of Robin Hood

Monday 23 October

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2.30-4pm Will Robin Hood and his band of hapless nitwits be able to outwit the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham? Will the Maid Marian be cunning enough to save the day? Who will triumph and who will fail? Comedy theatre performance for children!

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During this workshop you will use stencils, spray paint and markers to design a street mural that will show why bees and other pollinators are needed for human survival. For children aged 8-13.

Win Prizes! Creations made during the workshops can be entered into our BioMedia Meltdown competition – great prizes to be won! Find out more www. linnean.org/biomedia.

Email:elisa@linnean.org. #BioMediaMeltdown

26 Oct Create a Tweet Owl

Thursday 26 October 2.30-3.30pm

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Craft event. Make a cute baby owl!

25 Oct Love Food Hate Waste: Make Smoothies on the

smoothie bike!

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Wednesday 25 October 2.30-4.30pm Workshop on how to make the most of your food, save money and avoid waste. This session focuses on smoothie making for all the family so grab the kids and come down to our free event and pedal our smoothie bike to create your own second chance smoothie.

22 Nov Explore Your Archives

Wednesday 22 November 5-7pm

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Archive handling session to coincide with the Back From the Western Front: African Soldiers of the Great War in Britain exhibition.

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15 Dec Festive fairies and sparkling stars: make your Christmas

tree wand

Friday 15 December 10.30-11.30am Christmas fun for under-fives!

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