Beyond the Book
Barnet libraries have some fantastic events as part of their Barnet Libraries Festival*
Monday 2 February - Sunday 15 February
- Girls Night In. Meet author Lulu Taylor and pamper yourself after hours at Chipping Barnet library
- Join in the fortnight-long Twitter story with Mark Haddon, author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
- Coffee and crime with Erin Kelly. Meet the author of The Ties That Bind andBroadchurch novelisation
- Meet Victorian London expert Lee Jackson and find out about 'Dirty Old London'
- For movie fans, Steven Peacock talks Swedish Noir and Sim Branaghan talks British film poster history
- Visit your library on National Libraries Day - Saturday 7 February! Dress up as a character from a book and get a free DVD loan!
- Fun for kids with Barefoot Books at Hendon and North Finchley libraries
- More fun for kids with a Harry Potter book night and Wimpy Kid events at Childs Hill and East Barnet libraries
- Special event for under fives
- Find out about the winners of the teenage writing competition on Thursday 12 February
- Digital drop-ins and demonstrations
- Digital camera workshop at Edgware library
- E-reader purchasing advice from John Lewis
- 'Every Picture Tells A Story' - Photography Exhibition by the Barnet and Finchley Photographic Society at Church End Library. Runs from February 2 to February 15.
- Giancarlo Gemin - 'Cowgirl' children's author event
For booking details click the links provided above, ask at your local library or email libraryevents@barnet.gov.uk.
Check here regularly for updates, and follow Barnet Libraries on Facebook and Twitter using #BarnetLibFest.
*Coming soon: details of the Finchley Literary Festival - our theme this year is supporting Barnet Libraries.
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