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Libraries in Hammersmith & Fulham hold regular events for children, with sessions on reading, languages, arts and crafts, Lego, coding and more. There are also special sessions for the under fives.
Here's what's on offer in 2020:
School visits to the library
Did you know that you can arrange to bring your class to the library?
H&F's libraries offer a range of fun, free sessions for schools. Ranging from an introductory visit to the library, to reading for pleasure by exploring favourite authors, to looking at online resources for homework help.
Your class visit can also be tailored, so please contact your local library to discuss what is possible.
What the libraries offer:
enthusiastic staff
a chance to promote and encourage a love of reading access to online resources
an opportunity for children to borrow books
support for language and literacy development
a chance to find out about activities and events going on at your local library.
If you would like to book a visit, or for further information please contact your nearest library.
Art and Science Club
Come and join this new club for children aged five years and older Mondays, 4.15pm to 5.15pm at Hammersmith Library.
Places are limited to 10 children so please book at the library or email hammersmithlibrary@lbhf.gov.uk
What is Chatterbooks?
Love reading? Enjoy talking about books? Then Chatterbooks is for you.
Fun, free activities and discussions about books; Chatterbooks are reading groups for children aiming to inspire you to read and develop confidence in expressing your opinions as well as talk about books.
Chatterbooks are open to library members aged five to 12 years old. Please speak to a member of staff for more details.
Askew Road Library
- One Saturday a month, 10.45am to 12 noon
- Second and fourth Friday of the month, 2pm to 3.30pm - This group is for home educated children
Hammersmith Library
- Third Monday of the month, 3.45pm to 4.30pm
Children's arts and crafts clubs
Suitable for Children aged five and older. Children under the age of eight must be supervised at all times. There is a charge of 50p per child per session to cover the cost of materials.
Hammersmith Library
- Wednesdays, 3.30pm to 4.30pm
- Thursdays, 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Shepherd's Bush
- Tuesdays, 3.45pm to 4.45pm. Term time only
- Sundays, 1pm to 3pm. This is an art club for children eight to 12 years old. £2 suggested donation per child to cover the cost of materials.
Children and families' games club
For children aged five and older. Children under the age of eight must be supervised at all times.
Askew Road Library
- Thursdays, 4pm to 5.30 pm
- Saturdays, 10.30am to 12 noon
Code club
Suitable for children aged seven and older who are interested in coding or want to develop their coding skills. Limited places available, contact Hammersmith Library to book.
Hammersmith Library
- Mondays, 6pm to 7pm
- Thursdays, 5pm to 6pm
Shepherd's Bush Library
- Thursdays, 3.45pm to 4.45pm
Homework clubs
Homework clubs across the borough run during term time only.
Fulham Library
- Wednesday, 6pm to 7pm - starts 30 October 2019
- Thursdays, 3.45pm to 5.45pm
Hammersmith Library
- Thursday, 4.30pm to 5.30pm
- Mondays, 4.30pm to 5.30pm
- Sundays, 3pm to 4pm
Shepherd's Bush Library
- Monday, 4pm to 6pm - Maths homework club
- Wednesday, 4pm to 6pm - English homework club
- Saturday, 10am to 11am - English and maths homework help for children aged 7 to 11 years old
IXL club
Using the IXL online learning experience, students from Phoenix Academy will help children practise their maths and English. Sessions run term time only.
Shepherds Bush Library, Tuesday, 5pm to 6pm
Italian conversation club
For children up to 11 years old.
Hammersmith Library, Fortnightly on Sundays, 1pm, from 21 July 2019.
Italian story, play and rhyme time
Playgroup with stories and rhymes in Italian. £5 donation per session. No need to book, just come along. These sessions run term time only.
Shepherd's Bush Library, Thursdays, 11am to 12 noon.
Lego club
Askew Road Library
For children aged five and older. Children under the age of 8 must be supervised by an adult. These sessions run term time only.
- Thursdays, 4pm to 5.30pm
- Saturdays, 3pm to 4pm
Shepherd's Bush Library
For children aged six to 11 years old. These sessions run term time only.
- Saturdays, 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Reading support with a therapy dog
Hammersmith Library has a special visitor every Friday between 4pm and 5pm.
Starlett the therapy dog helps children to read aloud. No need to book, just turn up.
Under fives and story and rhyme sessions
Please arrive before the advertised time and be aware that some sessions can become busy and full very quickly. At times, staff will need to limit the number of participants in each session to ensure the safety of the children, parents and other library users.
Baby Bounce
Askew Road Library - sessions are term time only. Fridays, 11am to 11.30am
Fulham Library - sessions are term time only. Mondays, 10.45am to 11.15am
Under fives
Askew Road Library - sessions are term time only
- Tuesdays, 10.45am to 11.30am
- Thursdays, 10.45am to 11.30am
Fulham Library - sessions are term time only
- Tuesdays, 10.45am to 11.15am
- Thursdays, 10.45am to 11.15am (This session will be replaced with Dancing Books from Spring 2020)
- Fridays, 10.45am to 11.15 am
Shepherd's Bush Library - sessions are term time only
- Tuesdays, 10.30am to 11.15am
- Wednesdays, 10.30am to 11.15am
Rhyme time for under fives
Hammersmith Library
- Tuesdays, 10.30am to 11.15am
- Thursdays, 10.30am to 11.15am
- Fridays, 10.30am to 11.15am
Shepherds Bush Library - term time only
- Mondays, 2.15pm to 2.45pm
- Saturdays, 11am to 11.30am
Spanish under fives
Hammersmith Library, Wednesdays, 10.30am to 11am
January 26, 2020