An evening with Author Kamila Shamsie
To celebrate her internationally acclaimed novel ‘Home Fire’
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Memory Lounge
Starts on Monday 11th June. A weekly session of useful information & support for people living with Dementia -Carers & anyone wanting to improve their memory.
Expert talk on The Castles of Spain
A talk by Dr Edward Cooper former Lecurer in the history of Art & Design at Liverpool School of Art & Design, and Sir John Cass, City of London.
Film Saturday 21st April
‘Winstanley’ our second Kevin Brownlow film shown on April 21st. Oscar and BAFTA winning director addressed us last week for screening of ‘It Happened Here’. Tonight we were entertained by celebrated Leon Rosselson (Children’s author and songwriter) and Introduction by Historian Professor Ann Hughes (co-editor of Winstanley’s writings.)
Expert talk on The Castles of Spain
A talk by Dr Edward Cooper former Lecurer in the history of Art & Design at Liverpool School of Art & Design, and Sir John Cass, City of London.
Film: It Happened Here Certificate PG Saturday 14th April- Doors open at 7.15pm for 7.30pm start.
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Study at Preston Community Library
From Easter to the end of June, there will be additional quiet study space available in the Library on Mondays and Fridays, from 5-7pm . We hope this will help local school students – especially those preparing for summer exams.
Coding Class
For ages 6-12 years.
Bring your own laptop, tablet, or smart phone.
Children under 8 years must be accompanied.
Children’s Spring Crafts 9th April
Free event for ages 4-11 years.
All welcome children must be accompanied.
Police Surgeries at the Library
Police Surgeries at the Library
The Preston Safer Neighbourhood Team have organised weekly contact sessions at the library. Residents can report crime in person to a Police Officer of seek general help and advice. A Police Offer will drop in at the dates and times below. Their contact details are: prestonwardsnt@gmail.com or 07920 233 753.
Dates they will attend:
| Friday | February 23 | 5-6pm |
| Saturday | March 3 | 3-4pm |
| Friday | March 9 | 2-3pm |
| Friday | March 16 | 4-5pm |
| Saturday | March 24 | 12-1pm |
| Saturday | March 31 | 12-1pm |
| Friday | April 6 | 5.30-6.30pm |
| Friday | April 13 | 2-3pm |
| Friday | April 20 | 5-6pm |
| Saturday | April 28 | 12-1pm |
Last Chance to See – Alice in the Cuckoo’s Nest Play at Preston Library Tue 19 Dec 2017, 7:30 pm
Last Chance to See – Alice in the Cuckoo’s Nest Play at Preston Library Tue 19 Dec 2017, 7:30 pm. [Age 12+]
Live music from ‘The Silvertones’ @ ‘The Windermere’
Another great night promised on Sunday 10th December 7.30pm
Once again our generous host Noel Hehir at the Windermere Pub in South Kenton has agreed to hold our live-music event by The (fabulous) Silvertones.
Don’t miss it, always a full house!
An evening with the Author 10th November 7.00pm
On the eve of the commemoration of the Armistice, Irish Author Alan Monaghan reads from and discusses, his highly-praised trilogy ‘The Soldier’s Song’.
On Saturday 7th October 2017 Documentary: ‘The Night Cleaners – The Story of a Hidden Strike 1970 – 72 at the Ministry of Defence Which Defined an Era’ – to be Shown At Preston Community Library
On Saturday 7th October 2017 Documentary: ‘The Night Cleaners – The Story of a Hidden Strike 1970 – 72 at the Ministry of Defence Which Defined an Era’ – to be Shown At Preston Community Library
DOORS OPEN AT 7:15PM. SCREENING STARTS AT 7:30PM.
Tickets are free at: thenightcleaners.eventbrite.co.uk or from the library.
Our film this week is a documentary ‘The Night Cleaners’. The producer,
Humphry Treveyan, will introduce this film made 1970-72, about the campaign to unionise women who cleaned office blocks at night and who were being victimised and underpaid by their employers.
More information here: https://lux.org.uk/work/nightcleaners
1960s Film Night – Saturday 30th September
On Saturday 30th September 2017
Join us at Preston Community Library for celebration of 1960’s Films.
DOORS OPEN AT 7:15PM. SCREENING STARTS AT 7:30PM.
Tickets are free at: sixtiesfilmnight.eventbrite.co.uk or from the library.
Do you remember what it was like going to the cinema in the 1960s? Did you go to the ABC or into the West End to see the latest film? Was it a big occasion or did you go every week? What stands out from the experience – the films, the cinemas, the atmosphere, the advertisements?
Over the last 4 years, University College London has run a research project on 1960s cinema. They collected memories from almost 1000 people of ‘going to the pictures’ half a century ago. Come to the Library on Saturday, September 30 at 7.15 and the team will tell us about the fascinating results of this project. We will also watch a film from the period and discuss our own memories of going to the cinema in the 1960s.
Saturday 23rd September 2017 -free screening of: THAT’S A WRAP! THE STORY OF WEMBLEY PARK STUDIOS
On Saturday 23rd September 2017
Join us at Preston Community Library for a special free screening of:
THAT’S A WRAP!
THE STORY OF WEMBLEY PARK STUDIOS
followed by a Q & A with the film’s director, James Smith,
DOORS OPEN AT 7PM. SCREENING STARTS AT 7:30PM.
The event is free, but please book a ticket on Eventbrite
https://wembleystudiosfilm.eventbrite.co.uk
Presented by Ray Turner “The Story of Wembley Park Studios” tells the fascinating history from the 1920s onwards of the film and television studios located in Wembley Park, North West London. Recorded before the studio’s closure the film hears from celebrities and crew who were involved in the early days of film and television right through to modern day shows. Hear about shows including On The Buses, Ready, Steady, Go!, The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent which were all recorded at Wembley during it’s near-100 year history.
Friends of Preston Library QUIZ NIGHT Monday 14th Aug 2017 at The Preston
Come as a team or come on your own and join a team on the evening.
Everyone is welcome. There is also a raffle.
Donation: £5.00 (£3.00 concessions).
Doors: 7.30 for a 8.00 pm start.
Proceeds to the Library campaign.
The Preston, (opp. the Preston Library building)
161 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8NG.
Only food and drinks purchased from the bar may be
consumed on the premises.
Summer 2017 Event at Preston Community Library
We had a great summer event at Preston Community Library. There were yoga taster sessions, stalls, music from Leon Rosselson – and the Bake-Off competition produced a wonderful selection of delicious cakes. The winner of the PCL Bake-Off award was Brigitte, seen here with runners-up Frances and Jessica.
There are more photos on our Facebook pages at https://www.facebook.com/pg/Preston-Community-Library-Hub-142892935766252/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1386635011392032
Summer Fair and Bake Off – Sun Aug 6th
See below for the bake off entry form!
Bake off form download from here
Final date for entry forms extended to August 2nd
Final date for entry forms extended to August 2nd
Unseen Voices – Film Screening With a Speaker. Saturday 1st July 2017
Unseen Voices
Saturday 1st July 2017
A film by Louise Chandler and Allen Jennings
(2014) Running time 30 mins
Unseen Voices is a film about ordinary people during the war and in particular, their lives in the run up to D-Day. In listening to their personal accounts your own memories may also be rekindled.
There will be a talk about the film project afterwards and an opportunity to share in the discussions. A book about the film will also be on display at the event.
Friends of Preston Library QUIZ NIGHT Monday 5th June 2017 at The Preston
Come as a team or come on your own and join a team on the
evening. Everyone is welcome. There is also a raffle.
Donation: £5.00 (£3.00 concessions).
Doors: 7.30 for a 8.00 pm start.
Proceeds to the Library campaign.
The Preston, (opp. the Preston Library building)
161 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8NG.
(Only food and drinks purchased from the bar may be
consumed on the premises.)
Pub Quiz, Monday March 20th at The Preston pub – come at 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Monday, March 20, sees the return of our ever-popular Pub Quiz at The Preston pub – come at 7.30 for an 8pm start. Bring a team or join one of the other tables – we are a friendly bunch!
Preston Community Library will be Screening Silent Movies on Saturday, Jan 28 from 7.15pm
Preston Community Library will be screening two Buster Keaton silent movies this Saturday. A rare opportunity to see two comedy classics of early cinema.
Richard Ross will be introducing the films. Do come along to Preston Community Library on Saturday, Jan 28 from 7.15 pm.
As always, films are free to our members, [join at the door] but a donation is requested to finance future films.
New novel by Karola Gajda: Are my roots showing?
On November 18, Karola Gajda visited the library to talk about her new novel Are my roots showing? Karola was born in Yorkshire, to Polish parents, who came to Britain as refugees after the Second World War. Her novel tells the story of Magda, with a similar background to the author, who sets off to Warsaw to teach English – but also to explore her roots and see how her parents’ homeland has changed. You can see part of Karola’s talk in the Library in this 360* film made by Tim Woolford of Trekwireless www.trekwireless.co.uk .
Ever wondered… how does a baby learn language? …what effect does bilingualism have on brain development? …what happens to the brain from 0-5 years?
Ever wondered……how does a baby learn language?…what effect does bilingualism have on brain development?…what happens to the brain from 0-5 years?
if you are interested in finding out the answers to these questions then come along to:
Preston Library
Monday 5th December
1:30pm-2:30pm
Speech Therapist Kate Palmer, from Brent Children’s Centres will be discussing brain and language development in young children and the benefits of being bilingual.
Followed by a short Q & A session.
FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME
Quiz Night, Mon 28th November at The Preston
Friends of Preston Library present:
Quiz Night, Mon 28th November at The Preston
On your own and want to come? Join a team on the night for brain teasing fun. There will also be a raffle.
Donation: £5.00 (£3.00 concessions)
Doors: 7.30 for a 8.00 pm start.
Proceeds for the Library campaign.
Location:The Preston, (opp. the Preston Library building) 161 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8NG.
Only food and drinks purchased from the bar may be consumed on the premises.
Brent SOS Libraries Organised it’s Fifth Light of Learning Relay
On Sunday October 16, Brent SOS Libraries organised its fifth light of learning relay to celebrate our steadfast commitment to our libraries. A torch was carried in relay from Kensal to Cricklewood to Tokyngton to Barham and finishing at Preston, with readings at each stop. This year the theme was celebrating community libraries across Brent.
Since the library closures five years ago, community libraries have opened in Barham and Preston, and will soon open in Cricklewood and Kensal Rise. These photos show the torch arriving at Preston Community Library.
New film about Preston Community Library – Now available on YouTube
An English teacher at a local secondary school has made a film to encourage her students to visit their local library. Check out the film at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mgu0X5-tFJY
