Welcome to Southwark LibrariesTell us your favourite book and you could win an iPod Nano!
 Vote for your favourite book and you could win an iPod Nano. This competition is open to all ages, you just have to be a library member to take part. If you're not already a member we have now made it really easy to join. Just fill in our online membership form and you'll receive your library card in the post within a few days.
At the end of the year all of the votes will be counted up and Southwark's favourite book will be revealed.
National Year of Reading author events and promotions
To see the books that library staff love visit our National Year of Reading page. The books form the "We love these books" collection which can be found in all Southwark Libraries and was launched by Children's Laureate Michael Rosen (pictured left).
April 21 2008 sees Mimi Khalvati (pictured right) - one of Britain's foremost contemporary poets - coming to Newington Library. For more information please visit our National Year of Reading page.
Kingswood Library
Library of the month for April
Situated in the southern part of the borough and located within the spectacular Kingswood House, Southwark's Kingswood Library has to be seen to be believed. With its Minstrel's Gallery and wood panelled walls, visitors will feel like they are stepping inside a stately home. As well as all the latest bestselling titles Kingswood offers a lively programme of regular events every week, including Baby and Toddler sessions, Bookstart Plus sessions and Baby Rhymetime.
In addition to these we have a whole host of events throughout the April school holidays - please come along, join in the fun and meet our friendly staff!
Special Events for Young People
- Baby and Toddler session, suitable for ages nought to five Monday April 7 2008, 10.30am to 12pm
- Mask making, suitable for ages five to twelve Tuesday April 8 2008, 3.30pm to 4.30pm
- Baby Rhymetime, suitable for ages nought to five Thursday April 10 2008, 11am to 11.30am
- Craft and storytelling, suitable for all ages Saturday April 12 2008, 2.30pm to 3.30pm
- Baby and Toddler session, suitable for ages nought to five Monday April 14 2008, 10.30am to 12pm
- Making Puppets and Clothes, suitable for ages five to twelve Tuesday April 15 2008, 2pm to 3pm
- Baby Rhymetime, suitable for ages nought to five Thursday April 17 2008, 11am to 11.30am
- Craft and storytelling, suitable for all ages Saturday April 19 2008, 2.30pm to 3.30pm
All of these events are free, but please arrive early to ensure your place!
Email Sue Burlace or call 020 7525 6227 for more information about Kingswood Library's young people's services.
Free demonstration of online resources
 Southwark Libraries offer free access to a wide range of online resources which we subscribe to on your behalf. In April at Kingswood one of our information specialists will be offering guidance in how to use these resources.
From Encyclopedia Britannica to 300 years full text of the Times newspaper, we can help you with home reference, projects, business and even preparing your next quiz. Whatever your need we have free online information you can trust. You can use these sources at the library or in the comfort of your own home - 24 hours a day!
Come along to a free online reference taster session at Kingswood Library on any of the days below
- Friday April 18 2008, 3.30pm to 4.30pm
- Saturday April 19 2008, 1pm to 2pm
- Thursday April 24 2008, 11am to 12noon
For a preview of what's on offer you can look at our Online Reference Library.
Email David Watkins or call 020 7525 2110 for more information about Southwark's online resources.
Contact us
For further information or if you have any comments and suggestions about our services please contact us.
Southwark libraries
Tel: 020 7525 2000
Fax: 020 7525 1568
southwark.libraries@southwark.gov.uk
15 Spa Road
London
SE16 3QW |