What's On May to August 2024

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WHAT’S ON

May to August 2024

A seasonal programme of FREE events from Brent Libraries, Arts and Heritage

Advance booking required for some events

EXHIBITIONS

The Road to Freedom: Ending slavery in Britain

Until Sunday 1 September

Exhibition Space, Second Floor, The Library at Willesden Green Free

Inspire To Achieve

Until Sunday 2 June

Harlesden Library

Free

Presented by the Jason Roberts Foundation, this exhibition uncovers the untold stories of 18 footballers from Brent who paved the way and inspired a new generation.

Commemorating the 1833 Slavery Abolition Act and the 190th anniversary of the end of slavery, this exhibition provides insight into the nature of the slave trade, resistance and its relevance to modern day slavery.

BOOKING

A Day Out at Wembley Park, 100 Years Ago

Friday 7 June –

Wednesday 25 September

Kingsbury Library Free

In 1924 Wembley Park hosted the British Empire Exhibition. Attended by millions, it gave the chance to experience part of what was then seen as the British Empire. In its centenary year, this exhibition showcases a one-day outing to the exhibition through souvenirs and photographs.

The Brent Reggae Album Covers Exhibition

Monday 1 July –

Thursday 31 October

Harlesden Library

Free

Curated by historical musicologist Kwaku, this exhibition provides an opportunity to see a range of reggae album covers photographed at locations across Brent.

All events are free. Unless stated as drop in, all events require advance booking via the Brent Libraries, Arts and Heritage Eventbrite page. All events take place at library sites unless otherwise stated. Google or scan the QR code for more information and to book.

Here and Queer in Brent Monday 17 June –Friday 13 September

The Library at Willesden Green Free

As part of Pride month, Brent’s Heritage Team presents a brief historical timeline charting key moments of Brent’s LGBTQ+ community.

Becoming Brent Autumn 2024

This autumn, a new project to mark the 100th anniversary of the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley Stadium will give you the opportunity to share stories about your heritage and all those who have helped make Brent the thriving cultural capital it is today.

Becoming Brent will be a series of events, each exploring the impact of the British Empire in Brent, Britain’s colonial past and the harsh realities and ugliness of racism. Opportunities to get involved will include workshops, exhibitions and walking tours. Look out for more information.

UNDER 5 s BOOKTRUST STORY AND RHYME TIME

Weekly story and rhyme time sessions for children under 5.

Kilburn Library Tuesdays, 11 – 11.30am

Kingsbury Library Wednesdays, 10.45 – 11.15am

The Library at Wednesdays, 11 – 11.30am

Willesden Green

Harlesden Library Thursdays, 11 – 11.30am

Ealing Road Library Thursdays, 11 – 11.30am

Drop in Term time only unless otherwise stated.

SPECIAL BOOKTRUST STORYTIME AND RHYME TIME SESSIONS

These sessions will take place on your library’s regular under 5s session day in the weeks beginning:

Week beginning

Monday 3 June

Empathy Day 2024

Superhero Superpowers –make super-duper all-seeing super specs!

Wednesday 12 June

10.45 – 11.15am

Maggie the Dragon and friends snap happy healthy teeth under 5s workshop

Kingsbury Library

Join Maggie the Dragon, Al the Alligator and Flossie the Flossisaurus and find out how to keep your teeth happy and healthy.

Week beginning Monday 22 July

Summer Rhymes: Fun in the sun

Come and celebrate summer with stories and songs for our last session before the summer break.

Kilburn Library

Throughout the summer sessions will continue Tuesdays 11 – 11.30am

Friday 14 June

9.30 – 10am

Autism-friendly Booktrust rhyme and story time

The Library at Willesden Green Enjoy songs and stories in a relaxed environment and discover our library and heritage services including accessible stock and the Brent Museum. Aimed at children aged 0-5 years with additional needs, but older children welcome.

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S U M M E R F U N F E S T I VA L

T-Rex, Fabulous Medusa, Pegasus the winged horse, plus weird robotics!

Reading Hack: your library wants you! Volunteers aged 15-24 wanted to help run the Summer Fun Festival. Download an application at www.brent.gov.uk/libraries or email libraries@brent.gov.uk

Discover our summer fun reading festival programme featuring dinosaurs, Greek mythology in celebration of the Olympics, robotic workshops, The Jolly Lolly Sticks Show and lots of fun craft activities to get you reading this summer. Certificates and prizes for busy readers!

Children aged 4 – 12 can sign up for their Summer Fun passport from 1 July at any Brent Library. Library membership and book borrowing essential.

Greek myths craft workshops

Make a Trojan horse or design a mosaic Greek vase in honour of the Olympics!

For ages 5 – 11.

Saturday 27 July, 2.30 – 3.30pm

Ealing Road

Harlesden Kilburn

Kingsbury

Willesden Green

S U M M E R F U N F E S T I VA L CELEBRATION!

Saturday 31 August

The Library at Willesden Green 12 noon – 1pm Wembley Library 2.30 – 3.30pm

Join renowned international artist and founder of Storie Storie, Alim Kamara who will bring his passion for storytelling through rhythm to celebrate the close of the festival. Prizes for best book reviews. For ages 4 – 12.

S U M M E R F U N F E S T I VA L - CRAFT FUN !

For ages 5 – 11. All sessions are 2.30 – 3.30pm, except Kilburn library 11am – 12noon

Pegasus the winged horse: Greek myths designer workshop

Ealing Road Tuesday 30 July

Harlesden Thursday 1 August

Kilburn Wednesday 31 July

Kingsbury Wednesday 31 July

Willesden Green Thursday 1 August

Rings of Olympics: collage craft fun

Ealing Road Thursday 8 August

Harlesden Thursday 8 August

Kilburn Wednesday 7 August

Kingsbury Friday 9 August

Willesden Green Wednesday 7 August

Ealing Road Library

STEM CLUB

Wednesdays 4 – 5.30pm

Misson to space: Robotmania designer fun!

Ealing Road Tuesday 13 August

Harlesden Tuesday 13 August

Kilburn Thursday 15 August

Kingsbury Friday 16 August

Willesden Green Tuesday 13

August

Dinosaurs roar! Build a T Rex model

Ealing Road Tuesday 20 August

Harlesden Thursday 22 August

Kilburn Wednesday 21 August

Kingsbury Friday 23 August

Willesden Green Tuesday 20

August

Under the sea: favourite storybook characters

Ealing Road Tuesday 27 August

Harlesden Thursday 29 August

Kilburn Wednesday 28 August

Kingsbury Friday 30 August

Willesden Green Tuesday 27

August

Science, technology, engineering and mathematics workshops for children aged 8 – 11

Engineering creativity: Machines that fly 29 May

Build an aeroplane that does not need a motor.

A stroll down sensory lane 26 June

Fun activities to explore the senses.

STEM design fun!

Light boxes

24 July

Get creative at this last workshop for the summer term. Delivered by Learning Through The Arts. learningthroughthearts.com

Family Gardening Workshops

Saturday 13 July

11.30am – 1pm

Saturday 27 July 11.30am – 1pm

Join educator and author

Michael Holland to learn fun garden techniques and help develop Ealing Road Library’s garden into a green space for the local community.

S U M M E R F U N F E S T I VA L

The Jolly Lolly Story Sticks Show

Wednesday 31 July 2.30 – 3.30pm

Join writer and performance poet Justin Coe to rhyme, rap, recite, sing, draw, dance and act out your own creations. Plus discover the seven secret storytelling powers of the humble lolly stick. For ages 4 – 14 S

Build a dinosaur

Friday 2 August 2 – 3pm

Family craft: Make an anti-modern slavery poster

Tuesday 6 August

2.30 – 4.30pm

How did the abolitionists use posters to campaign against slavery? Find out and design your own poster. Age 5+

Flower Craft

Wednesday 7 August 11am – 12noon

Design and make your own flower art print. Hosted by the Learning Department from Gunnersbury Park and Museum. Ages 5 – 11

S U M M E R F U N F E S T I VA L Medusa!

Wednesday 14 August

2.30 – 4pm

They say her hair was made from living snakes! Learn the story of Medusa and make some of her snakes to take home. For ages 5 – 11

S U M M E R F U N F E S T I VA L

Day with Robo!

Thursday 15 August 11am – 1pm Fun learning workshop building LEGO robots. For ages 8 – 11

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AIM Literary Festival 2024: Magic of stories

Tuesday 20 August

11am – 12.30 pm

The AIM Literary Festival is a celebration of cultural diversity for all. Take part in a creative story-building workshop led by an author, where children craft their own tales and bring characters to life. For children aged 7- 12. aimlitfestival.com

AIM Literary Festival 2024:

Mindfulness and art journaling

Wednesday 21 August

4 – 6pm

Join this hands-on adult workshop led by award-winning artist and author, Ashima Kumar for an enriching evening where literature meets mindfulness and creativity. Part of the AIM Literary Festival 2024. aimlitfestival.com

Ealing Road Library

FILM CLUB

2.30- 4.30pm

Screening of animated films for children aged 5 – 12 Drop in.

The Mitchells vs The Machines

Thursday 22 August

Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget

Thursday 29 August

KUMON

Mathematics and English

Children’s handwriting competitions

For age 7+

Learn how to write in beautiful cursive script. Plus, handwriting competition, with prizes to be won!

Summer half term

Saturday 1st June 2 – 4pm

Summer holidays

Thursday 25 July 2 – 4pm

Monday 29 July 2 – 4pm

Fun maths marathon For ages 4+

Join this ‘mathathon’ day for timed challenges and and a times table quiz. Prizes to be won!

Summer half term

Wednesday 29th May, 10.30am – 12.30pm

Saturday 1 June 2 – 4pm

Saturday 15 June 2 – 4pm

Saturday 6 July 2 – 4pm

To book please call 074 2461 8724, or email: gracefulhandwriting @gmail.com

EXPLORE LEARNING

English and Mathematics workshops

Maths KS1

Saturday 3 August 3 – 4 pm

Safari shapes - 2D shapes, problem solving. Investigate the properties of the shapes and the relationships between them.

Introduction to verbal and non-verbal reasoning

Saturday 17 August 3 – 4pm

Pattern recognition and problem-solving skills. Years 4/5 – 11+

To register email wembley@ explorelearning.co.uk

Harlesden

Library

Harlesden Coffee Morning

Betwixt 2 Shores

Tuesday 18 June 11am – 12noon

To commemorate Windrush Day join Antiguan author William Henry to discuss his book Betwixt 2 Shores. This poignant reflection delves into his life journey, growing up in Antigua to relocating to the UK.

S U M M E R F U N

F E S T I VA L Medusa!

Tuesday 30 July

2.30 – 4pm

They say her hair was made from living snakes! Learn the story of Medusa and make some of her snakes to take home. For ages 5 – 11

Learning Through The Arts workshops Friday 2 August

Learning Through The Arts is devoted to creativity, imagination, arts development and educational support geared towards community development learningthroughthearts.com

Design a wonderful windmill

12noon – 1pm

Make a colourful paper fan 2.30 – 3.30pm Craft activities for ages 5-11

S U M M E R F U N F E S T I VA L

Build a dinosaur

Tuesday 6 August 2 – 3pm

Meet ZooLab’s own live animals to discover some hands-on evolutionary clues. For ages 5 – 11

Learning Through The Arts workshops Friday 9 August

Make an amazing self portrait 12noon – 1pm

Design colourful costume props

2.30 – 3.30pm Craft activities for ages 5 – 11

The Brent Reggae Album Covers Exhibition curator talks

Monday 12 August, Monday 2 September and Monday 14 October

6:30 – 8:30pm

Monthly evening talks, with an opportunity to hear expert special guests and share your local Brent musical memories. Excerpts of videos either made or compiled by the exhibition curator Kwaku will be shown. Bring along your own reggae albums with a Brent connection for discussion. All welcome.

Family workshop: Reggae music and craft

Thursday 15 August

2.30 – 4.30pm

Join music historian and The Brent Reggae Album Covers Exhibition curator Kwaku to listen and learn about some key reggae musicians linked to Harlesden and create your own album cover designs. Plus try your hand at playing some instruments! Ages 3+

Create an aquarium of fish, frogs and more!

Tuesday 20 August

2.30 – 3.30pm

Craft activity for ages 5 – 11

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Wildlife animals

creative fun

Tuesday 27 August

2.30 – 3.30pm

Craft activity for ages 5 – 11

Learning Through The Arts workshops

Friday 30 August

Design a lovely pompom bracelet 12noon – 1pm

Make a colourful kite

2.30 – 3.30pm

Craft activities for ages 5 – 11

Wembley Library

Wembley library is currently closed for refurbishment. A new library, featuring a specially designed children’s space, will be reopening at Brent Civic Centre in autumn 2024.

For more information about alternative library facilities visit our website brent.gov.uk/libraries

Kilburn Library

Kilburn Coffee Morning HS2: Building Britain’s future

Friday 7 June 11am – 12noon

Hear from a chartered civil engineer working on the scheme about the evolving nature of HS2, the first new intercity railway to be built north of London in over a century.

Kilburn Coffee Morning

Healthy living and eating in our local communities

Wednesday 10 July 11am – 12noon

Join Salma Mehar, a Consultant Dietitian specialising in global nutrition, health and wellbeing, to learn about cultural diets and staying healthy in today’s busy world.

Learning Through The Arts workshops

Thursday 1 August

Design a wonderful windmill

11.30am – 12.30pm

Craft activity for ages 5 – 11

Make a colourful paper fan

2.30 – 3.30pm

Craft activity for ages 5 – 11

Learning Through The Arts workshop

Thursday 8 August

Make an amazing self portrait 11.30am – 12.30pm

Craft activity for ages 5 – 11

Garden party

Thursday 8 August 2 – 5pm

Come and party with summer crafts, hula hooping, face painting, games, costume props and more! For ages 5 – 11. Supported by Learning Through the Arts.

Learning Through The Arts workshops

Friday 16 August

Design a fabulous headdress

11.30am – 12.30pm

Make a colourful lantern

2.30 – 3.30pm Craft activities for ages 5 – 11

Learning Through The Arts workshops

Thursday 22 August

Design an amazing carnival costume

11.30am – 12.30pm

Make a colourful carnival mask

2.30 – 3.30pm

Craft activities for ages 5 – 11

Board Games meet-up

Wednesday 14 August 11am – 12noon

Come and play Dr Eureka, Rhino Hero and Loony Quest at this board gaming meet-up. Hosted by the Learning Department from Gunnersbury Park and Museum.

Learning Through The Arts workshops

Thursday 29 August

Make lovely pompom bracelet

11.30am – 12.30pm

Design an amazing kite

2.30 – 3.30pm

Craft activities for ages 5 – 11

Kingsbury Library

Kingsbury Coffee Morning Your Sight Matters

Tuesday 4 June 11am – 12.15pm

Join the Macular Society during HiVis Fortnight for a talk about macular eye conditions with a focus on AMD (age-related macular degeneration). Brent Libraries staff will be on hand with information about our accessible library stock for people living with visual impairments.

BookTrust Under 5s

Maggie the Dragon and friends snap happy healthy teeth under 5s workshop

Wednesday 12 June

10.45 – 11.15am

See p3 for details

Kingsbury Coffee Morning

Day out at Wembley Park, 100 years ago

Tuesday 9 July 11am – 12noon

In 1924, Wembley Park hosted the British Empire Exhibition. Attended by millions, it gave the chance to experience part of what was then seen as

the British Empire. Join Philip Grant from Wembley History Society for a one-day tour of the exhibition from a 1924 guidebook.

Build a dinosaur

Friday 2 August 2 – 3pm

Meet ZooLab’s own live animals to discover some hands-on evolutionary clues. For ages 5 – 11

Flower Craft

Wednesday 7 August

2.30 – 3.30pm

Design and make your own flower art print. Hosted by the Learning Department from Gunnersbury Park and Museum. Ages 5 – 11

Medusa!

Wednesday 14 August 11am – 12.30pm

They say her hair was made from living snakes! Learn the story of Medusa and make some of her snakes to take home. For ages 5 – 11

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Family workshop: transport and journeys craft

Tuesday 20 August

2.30 – 4.30pm

How did people get about in Brent 100 years ago? Learn about some of the journeys people have made to Brent from places such as Iraq, Somalia and the Caribbean. Drop in. For ages 3+

Spider Craft

Wednesday 21 August

11am – 12noon

Have fun with pipe cleaners, pompoms and googly eyes to make your spider. Hosted by the Learning Department from Gunnersbury Park and Museum. Ages 5 – 11

The Library at Willesden Green

The Clowns’ Station

Sunday 26 May

3.30 – 4.30pm

Experience the enchanting magic of the Luceafărul Theatre from Romania. Lose yourself in laughter as the charming story unfolds, bringing the whimsical world of clowns to life. For ages 3+. Directed by Ana Craciun Lambu.

Getting back into work with Shaw Trust

Thursdays 6 June,

4 July, 1 August 11am – 12noon

Robot Craft

Wednesday 28 August

11am – 12pm

Rescue junk from the recycling to make a sci-fi robot of your own creation. Hosted by the Learning Department from Gunnersbury Park and Museum. Ages 5 – 11

Join one of our information sessions to find out how the Shaw Trust can help you join the 13,000 people they have supported back into work so far. Drop in.

Legacies of British slaveownership with UCL

Tuesday 4 June

6.30 – 7.30pm

The UCL Centre for the Study of the Legacies of British Slavery has developed an

open access digital database containing the identities of slave-owners in the British colonies at the time slavery ended. Discover more about this work at this session.

Under 5s autism-friendly Booktrust rhyme and story time

14 June

9.30 – 10am See p3 for details

The Willesden Green Library story

Thursday 18 July

6.30 – 7.30pm

Join Philip Grant from Willesden Local History Society to discover how the original Victorian public library came about.

Sophia: A screening

Thursday 25 July

6.30 – 8pm

As part of South Asian Heritage Month the film,

Sophia discovers the life of Asian suffragette, Sophia Duleep Singh and her passionate fight for the rights of all women to vote.

S U M M E R F U N

F E S T I VA L Medusa!

Tuesday 30 July 11am – 12.30pm

They say her hair was made from living snakes! Learn the story of Medusa and make some of her snakes to take home. For ages 5 – 11

S U M M E R F U N F E S T I VA L

The Jolly Lolly Story Sticks Show

Wednesday 31 July 11.30am – 12.30pm

Join writer and performance poet Justin Coe to rhyme, rap, recite, sing, draw, dance and act out your own creations. Plus discover the seven secret storytelling powers of the humble lolly stick.

Learning Through The Arts workshops

Monday 12 August

Design a fabulous headdress

11.30am – 12.30pm

Make a colourful lantern

2.30 – 3.30pm

Craft activities for ages 5 – 11

Board Games meet-up

Wednesday 14 August

2.30 – 3.30pm

Pan-Africanism by an eminent community historian, chaired by community activists

Kwaku and Nana Asante, interspersed with videos and music and community stalls.

Learning Through The Arts workshops

Monday 19 August

Design an amazing carnival costume

11.30am – 12.30pm

Come and play Dr Eureka, Rhino Hero and Loony Quest at this board gaming meet-up. Hosted by the Learning Department from Gunnersbury Park and Museum.

S U M M E R F U N F E S T I VA L

Day with Robo!

Thursday 15 August

2.30 – 4.30pm

Fun learning workshop building LEGO robots. For ages 8 – 11

For ages 4 – 14

S U M M E R F U N

F E S T I VA L

Build a dinosaur

Tuesday 6 August 11am – 12noon

Meet ZooLab’s own live animals to discover some hands-on evolutionary clues. For ages 5 – 11

The Marcus Garvey annual Pan-Africanism presentation 2024

Saturday 17 August

6 – 9pm

With the UN’s IDPAD

(International Decade for People of African Descent) 2015-24 initiative coming to an end this year, this event promises to be particularly thought-provoking. Featuring an introduction to

Make a colourful carnival mask

2.30 – 3.30pm

Craft activities for ages 5 – 11

Spider Craft

Wednesday 21 August

2.30 – 3.30pm

Have fun with pipe cleaners, pompoms and googly eyes to make your spider. Hosted by the Learning Department from Gunnersbury Park and Museum. Ages 5 - 11

Robot Craft

Wednesday 28 August

2.30 – 3.30pm

Rescue junk from the recycling to make a scifi robot of your own creation. Hosted by the Learning Department from Gunnersbury Park and Museum. Ages 5 – 11

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