Shared Reading
Would you like to connect with others through reading? Join us every Wednesday 2.15-3.45, no need to book. Grab a cuppa, listen to a story reading and have a laugh with others.

Hanwell Community Library Youth Group / Youth Book Club
Are you interested in helping us put together a new youth group or youth book club? Contact us, we’d love to support you to make this a reality.

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 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! restarting soon, for more information reach out!.

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!

Seeking a scrabble leader, would you like to be our scrabble volunteer, joining those who may turn up alone? Contact us.

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 10am 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. 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. 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 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.

Storytime
Join us every Wednesday at 11:00am for our Storytime session for young children and parents. The interactive session lasts for around 20-35 minutes and is a great way to introduce young children to books and spending time in the Library. No registration necessary.

Homework help at Hanwell Library
Does your child need help with their homework or support with a subject they are studying? If so, Hanwell Library can help! One to one support available every Tuesday afternoon (Term time) between 15:30-17:00. Free, just drop in- there is no need to book!

Music and Movement
Hosted by Hanwell Children’s Centre for upto 18 month year olds, this session includes music, conversation and sensory engagement for little ones. Families need to register in advance, directly with Hanwell Children’s Centre. hanwellchildrenscentre@ealing.gov.uk or 020 8825 8200.

Hanwell Library youth club
Aged 14-17 and looking to meet like-minded people? Why not come along to our youth club? Games, music, tea, coffee and biscuits! Email HCL@hanwellcommunitylibrary.org.uk to sign up.