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On Saturday 13 May 2023 from 2.30pm-4pm, Barnet Libraries Literary Festival 2023 welcomes award winning author Claire Fuller talking to Lorraine Brown about her new book The Memory of Animals. The event includes a Q&A and book signing session. Claire Fuller is the author of five novels. The Memory of Animals will be published in April 2023.

On Saturday 13 May 2023 from 6.30pm to 8pm, Barnet Libraries Literary Festival welcomes award winning author Ben Aaronovitch discussing his stunning new book Amongst our Weapons. The event includes a Q&A and book signing session. Born and raised in London. Ben had the sort of unrelentingly uninteresting childhood that drives a person to drink or science fiction. The later proved useful in his early career when he wrote for Doctor Who & Casualty. His career floundered in the late 1990s and he was forced to go out and work for living.

Come and meet Libraries at artsdepot's Book Buzz, a massive celebration of all things books and reading! What wonders will you discover? You can find out about Barnet Libraries and join too.  We hope to see you there! Find out more about the event.   

On Sunday 14 May 2023 from 9.30am-11.30am. Barnet Libraries Literary Festival 2023 welcomes: A morning with award winning author Tanya Landman in conversation with Miriam Halahmy discussing her stunning books The Battle of Cable Street and Lightning Strike. Including a 15-20mins Q&A and book signing session. There will be a bookseller in attendance and Tanya & Miriam will be on hand to sign purchased books. This event is suitable for ages 9-12yrs, teenagers & adults.

On Sunday 14 May 2023 from 2.30pm to 4pm. Barnet Libraries Literary Festival 2023 welcomes Gemma Reeves and Gemma Seltzer in conversation with Francine Wolfisz discussing their stunning books Victoria Park & Ways of Living. The event includes a Q&A and book signing session. There will be a bookseller in attendance and Gemma and Gemma will be on hand to sign purchased books. Booking a ticket is essential.

On Sunday 14 May 2023 from 5.30pm-7pm. Barnet Libraries Literary Festival 2023 welcomes Jonathan Freedland, Martha Leigh and Simon May in conversation with David Herman, chief fiction reviewer for The Jewish Chronicle discussing their recent books. The event includes a Q&A and book signing session. There will be a bookseller in attendance and Jonathan, Martha and Simon will be on hand to sign purchased books. Booking a ticket is essential.

Join us in our Community Room for board games, puzzles, crafts, Lego, mindful colouring and more! Get to know people in your local community and learn a new skill! This is a FREE weekly event, term-time only, suitable for adults.  No booking required. Just turn up!

Imagine the new king on his coronation day. Draw him during the service in Westminster Abbey, surrounded by his family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, on his throne, or in a scene of your own choosing! This event is suitable for children aged 5-12. No booking is required. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. 

Sport really is an art form, so why not celebrate it through art! In this painting workshop, you'll capture your favourite sports and sporting heroes using gouache, a water-based medium that's easy and fun to use. From Wimbledon and the Gay Games to the Rugby and Men and Women's World Cup, Summer 2023 promises to be a bumper season for sport...and now, inspiration for a hugely creative season of art. Materials are included, but make sure you bring your imagination. This event is suitable for children 8+. Booking is essential.

This is the perfect opportunity for you meet our team of lovely foster carers and staff and to learn about fostering in a friendly and informal setting.