Woolwich Centre Library@WoolwichLibrary

We're Woolwich Library, 35 Wellington Street SE18 6HQ of Royal Greenwich Libraries. A haven for books, eBooks, PCs, free wifi & activities! #WoolwichLibrary

Joined May 2022
Join us at #WoolwichLibrary on Wednesday 4 November at 10am-12noon for the SEND Information Fair with thanks to Greenwich SEND Voice. Meet a range of organisations and services supporting children + young people with SEND 📚 #LoveYourLibrary
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We love being creative at the #WoolwichLibrary RASCALS After School Club! This week, made traditional African Maasai necklaces inspired by #BlackHistoryMonth using different materials! 🎨✂️📚 Join the fun on Thursdays from 4.30-5.30pm! 📚 #LoveYourLibrary
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This Saturday, 31st October at #WoolwichLibrary with thanks to @BFEGreenwich + South East London Cancer Alliance we’re hosting a Bowel Cancer Screening and awareness session from 11am-2pm. Health matters, learn the facts, the risk and prevention from professionals 📖
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Children at #WoolwichLibrary enjoyed a family author event with Lorna Liverpool this week! All about her book ‘A Dance to Remember’, alongside a cultural #BlackHistoryMonth themed craft. Thank you for sharing your talents with us Lorna 📚 #LoveYourLibrary
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Meet author Christy Theodoulou at #WoolwichLibrary on Saturday 31 October at 2-3pm for a Halloween book event! Explore her humorous gothic fantasy book with a reading, conversation and refreshments! 🎃 #LoveYourLibrary
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Thanks to Elite Teens Network CIC we have a #BlackHistoryMonth themed poetry night for young people aged 11-19! Join us at #WoolwichLibrary tomorrow, Thursday 29 October at 3-7pm. Refreshments provided ❤️💚💛 #LoveYourLibrary
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Join us at #WoolwichLibrary tomorrow, Thursday 29 October at 11am-6pm for an Africa Pop-Up marketplace with thanks to @BFEGreenwich! Support local people and businesses this #BlackHistoryMonth ❤️💚💛 #LoveYourLibrary
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Huge thank you to @Letsalldance1 for sharing their beautiful Alice in Wonderland Ballet with 5 different classes from St Peter's, Notre Dame, Cardwell & Greenslade School at #WoolwichLibrary! The students really enjoyed every minute 🩰 #LoveYourLibrary
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Join us for an evening in conversation with author Amelia Kyazze at #WoolwichLibrary! Hear all about her latest book, ‘The Cinema on Josef Boulevard’, her writing inspiration and process on Friday 6 November at 1.30-2.30pm. 📚 #LoveYourLibrary
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We were joined by author Kieron Blake for a #BlackHistoryMonth talk at #WoolwichLibrary last week. The author of Silent Sentinels, which explores the history and stories behind railway station statues and sculptures across Scotland and Northern England. 📚 #LoveYourLibrary
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We hosted an enlightening talk with Dr Sandie Bourne this #BlackHistoryMonth at #WoolwichLibrary! Titled ‘Talk Into the Light: Pioneers of Black British Ballet’, attendees heard about the stories, achievements and the legacy of people of colour within ballet 🩰 #LoveYourLibrary
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We love being creative at the #WoolwichLibrary RASCALS After School Club! This week, we learnt weaving techniques using traditional kente patterns inspired by #BlackHistoryMonth! 🎨✂️📚 Join the fun on Thursdays from 4.30-5.30pm! 📚 #LoveYourLibrary
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We have a fantastic new display at #WoolwichLibrary with thanks to pupils from Nightingale School! All about safe crossing of roads, with advice about staying bright to be seen as winter is on the way. Head to the gallery wall to see it! 🖼️ #LoveYourLibrary
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We had visit from the NHS at #WoolwichLibrary to help our users access their health data online: ‘Tap the NHS App’. How-to leaflets are available in the library 📚 #LoveYourLibrary
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Nightingale School, Year 3 visited #WoolwichLibrary in celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth and learnt about Kente and Ankara fabrics. The overall project will be displayed in the library for voting on "which school did it best". 📚
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Thank you to Barbara Ellis for her interesting talk on Black British Veterans and what their lives looked like post-WWI and WWII. We have lots of events still to come for #BlackHistoryMonth at #WoolwichLibrary so visit us to find out more! #LoveYourLibrary
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During October Half Term we will have a a free teen workshop at #WoolwichLibrary! Learn about all things hair, beauty and jewellery making - please call on the number below to register. #LoveYourLibrary
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This November at #WoolwichLibrary we have an exciting paper flower crafting course! Aimed at all skill levels, make paper flowers as part of a relaxing and fun workshop. Sign up at the library desk to get involved. #LoveYourLibrary
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We had an incredible time at #WoolwichLibrary with Loanhood on Saturday! As part of Circular Economy week, people were able to bring clothes to swap to give items a second life and take home a preloved treasure. Thank you to everyone who came along! #LoveYourLibrary
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Meet author Christy Theodoulou at #WoolwichLibrary on Saturday 31 October at 2-3pm for a Halloween book event! Explore her humorous gothic fantasy book with a reading, conversation and refreshments! 🎃 #LoveYourLibrary
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Children from Nightingale School visited #WoolwichLibrary this week, to enjoy an engaging storytelling session all about Black British Ballet through the book ‘Onisere and the Ballet Queen’ for #BlackHistoryMonth 📚 🩰 #LoveYourLibrary
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We enjoyed a visit from author Efua Mills-Robertson at #WoolwichLibrary this week! Celebrating inclusion, Ghanaian culture through craft and story for #BlackHistoryMonth it was a lovely session. Thank you Efua! 📚 #LoveYourLibrary
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Pamela from the Caribbean Social Forum hosted a talk at #WoolwichLibrary this week. Titled ‘History of Black History in the Royal Borough of Greenwich’, it was an engaging and informative session for #BlackHistoryMonth 📚 Thank you to the @Caribbean_Forum! #LoveYourLibrary
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Thinking about returning to education? Join us for our FREE adult learning fair at #WoolwichLibrary! Speak to local colleges and universities and find out what options are available to you. Sign up here: bit.ly/4iiasBg #LoveYourLibrary
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Last week we made our own placemats inspired by Kente patterns for our #RASCALS after school club at #WoolwichLibrary! You can join in every Thursday from 4.30-5.30pm! #LoveYourLibrary
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As part of Circular Economy Week, #WoolwichLibrary is teaming up with LOANHOOD for a fantastic Clothes Swap on Saturday 17 October! Bring in some clothes, swap them for tokens and then choose a new outfit - a sustainable alternative to buying new! Sign up below! #LoveYourLibrary
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We a had an educational and insightful evening with Stella Dadzie at #WoolwichLibrary, kicking off #BlackHistoryMonth! Sharing her new book, ‘A Whole Heap of Mix Up,’ with us - talking about how her writing is influenced by her own experiences, identity + more📚 #LoveYourLibrary
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Our Community #CoffeeMorning enjoyed kente + Ankara crafts with Suzie at #WoolwichLibrary yesterday! Join us every Thursday this month at 10am-12noon for more #BlackHistoryMonth crafts, coffee and chat! ☕️ #LoveYourLibrary
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We enjoyed anAnkara & Kente community tapestry workshop for #BlackHistoryMonth at #WoolwichLibrary with Lucy from @BFEGreenwich! The session was attended by two classes of Mulgrave Primary, Year 2. 📚 #LoveYourLibrary
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Mulgrave Year 2 visited #WoolwichLibrary for a historical talk for #BlackHistoryMonth! Elizanne shared her story of meeting Prince Phillip + we learnt lots about history and culture. Thank you to everyone who got involved! 📚 #LoveYourLibrary
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Join us for an evening with Stella Dadzie at #WoolwichLibrary on Thursday 8 October at 5.45pm! She will be sharing her new book, ‘A Whole Heap of Mix Up,’ with us - talking about how her writing is influenced by her own experiences, identity and more. 📚 #LoveYourLibrary
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October is #BlackHistoryMonth and at #WoolwichLibrary we have lots of displays with materials for all ages to celebrate history, culture and community! Come and find your new read this month! 📚 #LoveYourLibrary
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Every Wednesday until the end of October, Mile Rainbow CIC are running Wellbeing and Creativity sessions at #WoolwichLibrary! Discover East Asia through creativity and connection in these free workshops - sign up here: eventbrite.co.uk/o/mile-rain… 🐯 #LoveYourLibrary
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We have a range of amazing authors, historians and more visiting #WoolwichLibrary for #BlackHistoryMonth! No booking needed - just pop in to listen to history, crime, identity and pioneers of black British art! 📚 #LoveYourLibrary
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This October #WoolwichLibrary is excited to share our #BlackHistoryMonth programme! We have some incredible authors joining us, crafts, dancing, music and more! Please join us for lots of amazing fun + free activities to celebrate history, culture and community. #LoveYourLibrary
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Next Thursday join us for an evening with Stella Dadzie at #WoolwichLibrary! She will be sharing her new book, ‘A Whole Heap of Mix Up,’ with us - talking about how her writing is influenced by her own experiences, identity and more. 📚 #LoveYourLibrary
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This October author Christy Theodoulou will be visiting #WoolwichLibrary for a Halloween book event! Explore her humorous gothic fantasy book with a reading, conversation and refreshments! 🎃 #LoveYourLibrary
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Author @stevetongue joined us for an evening in conversation at #WoolwichLibrary! He shared snippets and insights from his book ‘London Turf Wars: A Football History’ with a Q+A and book signing, alongside a general discussion all things football with the audience ⚽️
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#WoolwichLibrary hosted our annual MacMillan coffee morning today raising over £30! We're here every Thursday morning with quizzes Lego and games. In October we'll be exploring the history food kente crafts and having a go. It's free to join. See you next week! #LoveYourLibrary
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Author Ollie George Clark visited #WoolwichLibrary to share his book, Search for a Sorcerer! Students from St Peter’s school worked with him to build a story from beginning to end with our very own made up creatures! Thank you to everyone who got involved 📚 #LoveYourLibrary
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We had an amazing first session with mile.rainbow cic! We learnt lots about calligraphy, languages and K-Pop dancing! Our next session is at 10am on Wednesday, pick up a ticket here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/discover-…
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Our clothes swap with Loanhood is next month! Bring in some of your good condition loved clothes, collect some tokens and swap for a brand new outfit! Please book your ticket here! bit.ly/4i8DJyK #LoveYourLibrary
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This week author @stevetongue will be speaking at #WoolwichLibrary! Join us on Thursday 24 September from 6.45pm 📖 He will be sharing his book London Turf Wars: A Football History with us + followed by Q&A and book signing. #LoveYourLibrary @royal_greenwich @better_uk
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Discover East Asia through culture, creativity and wellbeing at #WoolwichLibrary! Seven FREE, fun and interactive sessions to learn, create, connect and boost your wellbeing. Everyone is welcome! Limited spaces, book your free ticket now at eventbrite.co.uk/o/mile-rain…
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The #WoolwichLibrary team had an amazing time at #WoolwichSummerLates last weekend. We brought some books, library crafts and shared some of our favourite things about the library and local community! Thank you to everyone who visited #LoveYourLibrary
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We had an amazing time at #RASCALS last week making music themed bunting and talking about our favourite songs! Every Thursday from 4:30pm, join us at #WoolwichLibrary for more after school fun. 🎶 #LoveYourLibrary
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Last week poet Paul Cree visited #WoolwichLibrary for his poetry takeaway! Everyone had an amazing time talking about and sharing poetry, with their own personalised poetry performed and given to them. Thank you to all who joined in! #LoveYourLibrary
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Greenwich YouthFest is a one-day takeover by young people, for young people. On the 26th September, Woolwich turns into an outdoor youth party! Music. Sports. Gaming. Street culture. Creative vibes. All in one place. #GreenwichYouthFest #YoungGreenwich #RGF26 #LoveYourLibrary
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Music Academy London are running guitar and ukulele classes every Sunday at #WoolwichLibrary! Scan the QR code or sign up here: musicacademylondon.com Please note: this is a paid class with limited spaces! 🎶 #LoveYourLibrary
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Our book club brings us out of our comfort zones, but also into perspectives that span different cultures + experiences. It's a rich way to read - there is something in coming together that makes a book that much more meaningful. Lydia, Woolwich Library Thursday Book Club Lead
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This morning Greenwich SEND Voice held their coffee morning at #WoolwichLibrary! A local community led group for those supporting children and young people with SEND - thank you for visiting #LoveYourLibrary
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Today at #WoolwichLibrary we had a pop up of information about advice and support for dementia in the borough of Greenwich! #LoveYourLibrary
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In partnership with #WoolwichWaves, healthwise are at #WoolwichLibrary offering free blood pressure tests and health advice! #LoveYourLibrary
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