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To reserve a place at events, where required, you can talk to staff, call 020 8274 5789 or email: westbarnes.library@merton.gov.uk.  
 

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West Barnes Guide for April 2024

 

New West Barnes Library Easter Egg Hunt

2nd -13th  April  Solve the clues hidden in the library and win a scooter or £20 gift voucher

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NEW Art & Social Workshop 10am-11am April date tbc  (contact the library)

Suitable for ages 18-35, but all welcome.Join our relaxed art group and make new friends!

Each week there will be a spotlight on a new theme or artist.

Please bring own materials

Book at https://libraries.merton.gov.uk/events

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Mondays

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Kiddirama Storytime and Rhyme  (term time only)

Tots 10am. Babies 11am  Kiddirama.com/rock-rhyme-story-time

Emil: kiddirama@mail.com

https://mertonlibraries.eventbrite.co.uk

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Reading out loud 3:45pm - 4:45pm Term time only 20 mins per child

Book via the library 0208 274 5789

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BOOK CLUB.  The book club meet once a month in the library (and not always on the same day of the week).  For details, ask library staff.

 

West Barnes Library Writing Group 15th April 5:30-7pm

Are you a secret writer longing to share your work with others? 

Come along to our free monthly writing group, hosted by local author Joy Kluver

Book at https://libraries.merton.gov.uk/events 

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Tuesdays

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Local History Talk 16th April 10:30-12pm Scandal! The Life of Victorian Journalist W T Stead

Speaker: Richard Smart. Free just turn up

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West Barnes Councillor Drop-In  First and third Tuesdays of every month

Local issues or concerns? Come and talk to your councillors.

Hina Bokhari, Robert Page and John Oliver.

RENDEZVOUS CLUB.   1.30pm--3.30pm.  Weekly drop-in for over 60s.  Get together for tea, cake, quiz, talks, trips out and much more.  £2 a week to cover costs.  For details, talk to library staff or call Gilli on 07505-914348.​
 

Thursdays

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FREE Over 60s keep fit  Class 2-3pm  Book via Eventbrite

https://mertonlibraries.eventbrite.co.uk

 

Scrabble Group 4-5pm all abilities welcome

To join pop into the library or call staff for more information  0208 274 5789

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KNIT & NATTER GROUP Meets at 11.00am -- 1.00pm.  To join, call the library on 020-8274-5789.

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ADULT YOGA CLASS.  10.30am -- 11.30am, from 4 November to 6 December.  Bookings via Eventbrite (since numbers are limited).  

FALUN DAFA.   5.30pm -- 6.30pm.  This is a traditional Chinese qigong meditation practice.  No booking required.

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Friends of West Barnes Quiz Night  25th April 7pm £5 entry fee includes drinks and nibbles

Book via the library 0208 274 5789 Teams of 6 come along and join a table.

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Fridays

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NEW  Shared Reading at West Barnes Library 12th April 4-5pm

Bringing people together to share great literature to talk, laugh and share. Enjoy a cuppa and listen to a story or poem, no pressure to talk or read.

Book at https://libraries.merton.gov.uk/events - or just pop in. 

 

COFFEE AND CHAT.  First Friday of each month, from 11.30am.  Visit the Library for a free hot drink in a warm and welcoming environment.  No need to book.

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HOMEWORK CLUB 4-5pm   ages 5-11 Book via the library 0208 274 5789 Parental supervision is required.

WEST BARNES BRUSHSTROKES – Adult watercolour group.  Fridays, 1.00pm -- 3.00pm.  Come and enjoy!  No experience necessary, but please bring your own materials.  (Please note, this is a social group and not a teaching class.)  Book via www.mertonlibraries.eventbrite.co.uk or call library staff for more information or to book a place on 020-8274-5789. 
 

Saturdays

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Friends of West Barnes  March 23rd 2pm-4pm Easy Easter Flower arranging Please sign up at the library as places are limited.

 

 

SEND STAY AND PLAY sensory library.  Every fourth Saturday of the month, from 10.00am -- 10:45am.  Book via Eventbrite or via the library on 0208 274 5789.

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CHILDRENS' SATURDAY CRAFT.  11.00am -- 12 noom.  No need to book.  https://mertonlibraries.eventbrite.co.uk

 

 

OTHER LIBRARY NEWS

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Merton libraries have produced a new short film available on the link below.    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZgMEhEDnPA

 

Thanks to the LibraryOn grant, we were able to commission a short film showcasing just some of the great services our libraries offer.  There is so much to see and do in our Libraries, they are a colourful hive of activity, buzzing with people of all ages and backgrounds.  Everyone in the film is a real-life service user!  

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