Refurbishment Work not Disrupting Events Schedule at Putney Library

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Highlights include a talk by local historian Phil Evison on local graves


Putney Library. Picture: Google Streetview

April 21, 2023

Although refurbishment work continues at Putney Library it is remaining open for the duration.

While the works are being carried out, a study room is available on the ground floor: the entrance is by the enquiry desk. Ask staff for directions.

Phase 2 of the project, the refurbishment of the children’s library, has begun this week and will take about six weeks. During this time a selection of children’s stock will be available on the ground floor, and Baby Rhyme Times and Story Times will also continue.

Meanwhile a full programme of events at the library continues:

3– 28 April Putney Library Art space
PhotoDoc Lifetime: exhibition of photos+writing by Nicholas Mackey
Exhibition celebrates a creative journey of over 50 years where imagery and words come together. “As a kid, I was over the moon when my beloved Scottish grandmother gave me my first camera: a 1913 Kodak with an extendable leather bellows. It proved to be my passport into a magical universe of making pictures which I’ve been exploring with gusto ever since.“

Thursday 27 April from 6pm
Talk by Phil Evison, “Notable Graves at Putney Vale Cemetery” Who lies in Putney Vale Cemetery?
Archaeologists / Sculptors / Music Hall celebrities / Broadcasters / Businessmen and many others.

Refreshments from 6pm, talk at 6.30pm This is a free event from the Friends of Putney Library but advance booking essential. Call Putney Library on 020 8780 3085 or email charlene.coleman@gll.org to reserve your place.

Sat 6 May 11 – 2.30 Putney Library

The CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III

Putney library will be hosting free tea, coffee and cakes from 11-2.30 on Saturday 6 May

in honour of the King’s coronation. You can also watch the coverage on our big TV.

1-31 May Putney Library Art space

The Mugs of Putney on display throughout May. From the collection of Hugh Thomas.

Exhibition: Wandsworth Libraries - a home from home

Organised by Wandsworth Libraries & Heritage Service

Explore our changing and evolving buildings through our archival photographic collection.

Mon 15 May at 5.30 Putney Library

FILM CLUB: THE BLIND SIDE

Based on the true story of American football star Michael Oher. The homeless son of a crack addict,

over-sized black teenager Michael is taken in by the wealthy white Tuohy family. His presence in the Tuohys' lives leads them to valuable self-discoveries of their own.

REFURBISHMENT WORKS AT PUTNEY LIBRARY: UPDATE

Phase 3 is due to start in May. The ground floor windows are all being repaired and repainted, the front doors replaced and a new café/study area created. The toilets will also be refurbished. There will be a reduction in the number of public computers available, if all our computers are busy then your nearest libraries are Roehampton, Wandsworth Town or Battersea.

Phase 2, the refurbishment of the children’s library, is progressing well and is due to re-open by the end of May. Meanwhile a selection of children’s stock is available on the ground floor, and Baby Rhyme Times and Story Times will also continue.

The main library will remain OPEN throughout the redevelopment, but there will be some disruption.

Staff will do everything possible to ensure availability of services. For more information pick up a leaflet at the library.

 

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