Hanwell Library Writing Group
Working on your next great novel or short story? Starting creative writing for the first time? Join the Hanwell Writing Group for motivation and company. Anyone is welcome to sit and write on their own or trade ideas and peer edit. Every other Tuesday from 28th March 2023. Stop by anytime between 18:00 and 19:30. Email Hanwellwritinggroup@gmail.com to join.
Hanwell Community Library Youth Club- Moving to Wednesday evenings
Aged 14-17 and looking to meet like-minded people? Why not come along to our youth club? Games, music, tea, coffee and biscuits! The Youth Club will be restarting on Wednesday 4th October at 17:00 and will take place every other Wednesday from then on. Email HCL@hanwellcommunitylibrary.org.uk to sign up.
Scrabble Club
Hanwell Community Library Scrabble Club will be taking place every Friday morning in the Library at 11 am. Boards will be provided and there is no need to book, just turn up to play! All ages welcome!
Knitting Club
Our informal knitting and craft group takes place in the Library every Tuesday 11am-12pm. Bring your materials along and use the space to craft, chat and make new friends! All welcome.
Local History Exhibition
Would you like to learn more about the history of your local area? Visitors are welcomed to come and explore the history of Hanwell through word, maps and pictures led by local resident David Blackwell. David will be based in the community room on the first Saturday of every month, 10-4. No need to book, free entry.
HCL Tuesday Morning Reading Group
The Tuesday Morning Reading Group meets on the first Tuesday of each Month to talk about a book that we have all read. We read mainly fiction but also enjoy the occasional non- fiction book. Books are sometimes from stock which Ealing Libraries hold for reading groups and sometimes books chosen from recommendations within the group. We welcome new members, the only criteria is to enjoy reading and discussing books. If you are interested come along to one of our meetings. Meetings are held at 10.30am on the first Tuesday of each month at Hanwell Community Library.
Ealing Friendship Centre
‘Pep’ up your social life? Join Ealing Friendship Centre. Meet in the Library on the third Thursday of every month, 2pm-4pm. We have a varied programme. For more information, phone Chris on 02085799868
#HCLBooksEtc
#HCLBooksEtc is a diverse and informal book club led by Sara-Jade Virtue. #HCLBooksEtc meet in the Library monthly. The next meeting will be taking place on Wednesday 3rd January at 18:00. There are no set books, instead, members are encouraged to bring along a book they have read and enjoyed based on a set theme to discuss with the group. The next theme is love and marriage. If you would like to join, or would like more details, please email HCL@hanwellcommunitylibrary.org.
Rainbow Poetry Group
For everyone who enjoys poetry on a wide range of subjects, the Rainbow Poetry Group invites you to its informal meetings in the Library on the second Tuesday each month at 2.30pm. We bring, read and discuss published poems, with a specific theme each time. For further details please contact Don Kennedy – 020 8567 4397 / e-mail: donkennedy@f2s.com
Hanwell Community Library IT Support Hub
First and third Tuesday every month, (from June) 10am to 12 noon. No need to book, help provided on a first come first serve basis. Help for simple queries regarding:
- Texts
- Emails
- Using phones/tablets
- Using the internet
- Microsoft Office
- And more!
Please note: We cannot help with repairing hardware or complex IT issues
Hanwell Library Book Doctor
In a Reading Rut? Come and meet the Hanwell Community Library Book DoctorDrop in to Hanwell Community Library from 10am on the first Saturday of every month (beginning 4th March) and let local Book Doctor Sara-Jade Virtue, creator of the #HCLBooksEtc* community group, prescribe your next page-turner.
