Events

Many libraries regularly host author talks and other events and here you can see those related to An Appetite for Reading - see what's on near you or visit the complete listings calendar

Date & Time Venue Event details
07 October 2006
11:00 to 16:00
Battersea Library
(Wandsworth)
Opening hours and accessibility
Rooted in Britain
Alex Pascal and Osibisa will take you on a musical journey like no other, with their slick afro-jazz fusing the cultures of the many peoples of the African Caribbean diaspora - all to be enjoyed with a rich mix of food, melodies and rhythms Book in advance to avoid disappointment
020 8871 7466
09 October 2006
11:00 to 20:00
Harlesden Library
(Brent)
Opening hours and accessibility
Caribbean extravaganza day
Sample exotic Caribbean food and drink with Marie White and her team while discovering the real connection between the richness of the Caribbean islands and Black history
0207 965 7132
16 October 2006
13:00 to 15:00
Stratford Library
(Newham)
Opening hours and accessibility
A Taste of the sun workshop by ChicAfrica
Interactive session learning about nutrition, fruits and vegetables and practical processes, making juices and tasting them.
020 8430 6890
26 October 2006
14:00 to 19:00
Kilburn Library
(Brent)
Opening hours and accessibility
Herbs and health cultural day
Discover African and Caribbean roots and cultural foods. A truly fascinating family fun day of herbal and healthy foods and fruits, culminating in songs and performances from the community.
0208 937 3530
14 November 2006
00:00 to 00:00
Lewisham Library
(Lewisham)
Opening hours and accessibility
Bread - London Food Links exhibition
A themed photographic exhibition from Sara Hannent on Bread. Part of the London Libraries Recommend... Appetite for reading promotion. Runs till the end of November.
17 November 2006
20:00 to 21:30
Barbican Library
(City of London)
Opening hours and accessibility
Klepto
Steve Tasane explores shop-lifting, kleptomania and consumer urges in a show that is deeply funny and thought provoking. The show takes us to the heart of Tasane's childhood on a Yorkshire council estate through to his growing self-awareness, his decision to quit shoplifting and his concerted efforts to become a full-time writer.
020 7368 8891
20 November 2006
10:00 to 00:00
Central Library
(Havering)
Opening hours and accessibility
The Roots of allotments
Exhibition inspired by the "Allotments" exhibition at the Royal Horticultural Society Lindley Library, which featured items from Havering’s local studies collection. The “Roots” Of Allotments In Havering explores the history of allotments in the Borough through photographs, maps, documents, books and pamphlets from the collections of the Local Studies Library, the RHS Lindley Library and various allotment and smallholder societies in the borough. from Monday 13th November
01708 432393/4
05 December 2006
19:00 to 21:00
West Drayton Library
(Hillingdon)
Opening hours and accessibility
Fairtrade wine tasting evening
Join us for a tasting of delicious wine and find out more about Fairtrade products and the growers that supply them, followed by a fun, food quiz. Look out for ‘An Appetite for Reading’ the new collection of books inspired by food and drink. Event supported by The Co-operative membership
01895 443238
20 December 2006
00:00 to 00:00
Brompton Library
(Kensington and Chelsea)
Opening hours and accessibility
Food glorious food quiz
A quiz to support An Appetite for Reading - pick up a form in the library. The quiz runs until January 31st 2007
0207 361 3010
21 December 2006
10:30 to 12:00
Wantz Library
(Barking and Dagenham)
Opening hours and accessibility
Wantz Library Christmas Coffee Morning
Wantz Library Christmas coffee morning. Seasonal food and Fairtrade beverages Drop in session all welcome. For more information contact the library
020 8270 4169
23 December 2006
10:30 to 11:30
Fanshawe Library
(Barking and Dagenham)
Opening hours and accessibility
Fanshawe Library - Christmas Coffee Morning
Drop in coffee morning with Fairtrade products and seasonal food
020 8270 4244
14 June 2008
11:00 to 15:00
Queen's Park Library
(Westminster)
Opening hours and accessibility
Mind, Body and Spirit Festival part II
The Primary Care Trust show us all how to make fun, quick and healthy food a part of our diet. Kids' session runs from 11 am - 12 noon A hands on session for kids. Teenagers' session from 1 pm - 2 pm Adults' session from 2 pm - 3 pm
020 7641 4579