To coincide with the British Library's exhibition Hans Christian Andersen the MagicalTales book promotion includes a programme of events in local libraries. See below for what’s happening near you.
For details of the Hans Christian Andersen exhibition click here.
Friday
May
6
Kensington and Chelsea Central Library
Puppet Show
A puppet show for local school classes based on a selection of Hans Christian Andersen’s stories. Stories and Puppets with Stephen Novy.Basement meeting room, two toilets
By invitation only
By invitation only
saturday
May
14
10:00am - 2:30pm
Barbican Library
The Snow Queen
An all day workshop for children. Make paper cuts with Birgitte Lund and create the world of The Snow Queen in the Children's Librarytel: 020 7628 9447
Book in advance to avoid disappointment
Book in advance to avoid disappointment
Friday
May
20
Exhibition 20th May - 31st August
Finsbury Library
A Celebration of Hans Christian Andersen
Creative Writing and Illustration Workshops resulting in an exhibitiontel: 0207 527 7960
Disabled access and toilets
Disabled access and toilets
Tuesday
May
31
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ham Library
Storytime
Hans Christian Andersen Storytime with craft activity. For 4-9 year oldsHam Library,
Ham Street,
Ham TW10 7HR
tel: 020 8940 8703
Wheelchair access to building but no disabled toilets
Ham Street,
Ham TW10 7HR
tel: 020 8940 8703
Wheelchair access to building but no disabled toilets
Tuesday
May
31
2:30pm
Leytonstone Public Library
The Frog Prince
Jactito Puppets. A magical show for children age 5- 8 Tickets price 60p must be purchased in advance from Leytonstone Library to avoid disappointment.Leytonstone Library
6 Church Lane
Leytonstone,
London E11 1HG
tel: 0208 496 1188
First floor Hall Lift and toilets
6 Church Lane
Leytonstone,
London E11 1HG
tel: 0208 496 1188
First floor Hall Lift and toilets
Thursday
June
2
2pm - 4pm
Shepherds bush library
Craft and story activity
for 5 - 11 years. Making a variety of puppets based on popular fairy tale characters. The children will listen to some fairy tales and then, in small groups, act out their favourites using the character puppets they have made.Shepherds Bush Library
7 Uxbridge Road
London, W12 8LJ
tel: 020-8753-3853
Library and 1 public toilet - all fully accessible.
7 Uxbridge Road
London, W12 8LJ
tel: 020-8753-3853
Library and 1 public toilet - all fully accessible.
Saturday
June
11
11:30am
Alvering Library
Storytelling and puppets with Stephen Novy
For children aged 6-11Free tickets from the library
Disabled access and toilets
Alvering Library
Allfarthing Lane
London SW18 2PQ
Tel: 020 8871 6398
Allfarthing Lane
London SW18 2PQ
Tel: 020 8871 6398
Saturday
June
11
2:30pm
Southfields Library
Storytelling and puppets with Stephen Novy
For children aged 6-11Free tickets from the library
Disabled access and toilets
Southfields Library
300 Wimbledon Park Road
SW19 6NL
Tel: 020 8871 6388
300 Wimbledon Park Road
SW19 6NL
Tel: 020 8871 6388
Monday
August
8
10:30am
Kingston Children's Library
The Ugly Duckling's New Clothes
Stories and Puppets with Stephen Novy for under fivesKingston Children’s Library
Wheatfield Way
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 2PS
tel: 020 8547 6438
Disabled access/toilets available on request
Wheatfield Way
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 2PS
tel: 020 8547 6438
Disabled access/toilets available on request
Monday
August
8
2:30pm
New Malden Library
The Ugly Duckling's New Clothes
Stories and Puppets with Stephen Novy for children aged 5 upwardsNew Malden Library
Kingston Rd.
New Malden KT3 3LY
tel: 020 8547 6540
Disabled access/toilets
Kingston Rd.
New Malden KT3 3LY
tel: 020 8547 6540
Disabled access/toilets
Friday
August
19
2.15pm
Hampton Library
The Ugly Duckling's new clothes
Pekko's puppets. For 3 -8 year olds. Free but admission by ticket only- limited placesHampton Library,
Rosehill,
Hampton,
TW12 2AB
tel: 020 8979 5110
Wheelchair access to building but no disabled toilets
Rosehill,
Hampton,
TW12 2AB
tel: 020 8979 5110
Wheelchair access to building but no disabled toilets