Putney Library's Calendar of Events for September

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Learn about the library's history and join the Italian conversation group


Putney Library. Picture: Google Streetview

August 25, 2023

Putney Library’s new ITALIAN CONVERSATION GROUP starts Friday 1 September from 11.30am-12.30pm. Then every week at the same time. Whatever your level, come along and have a go.

TALK: A SHORT HISTORY OF PUTNEY LIBRARY

Weds 27 September 6.30-7.45pm

FRANCES CRAIG has been the manager of Putney Library since 2015. In this talk she will look at the origins of the library, show some behind-the-scenes photos (you did know there was a skeleton in the basement, right?) and talk about the many changes over the years.

The talk lasts 40 minutes and will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions. To book your FREE place email: Charlene.Coleman@gll.org Or call 020 8780 3085

ART GALLERY IN SEPTEMBER: SIM HOCK NEOH

Sim was the first artist to exhibit in the Putney Library art gallery back in 1998, and will be the first to exhibit there in September following the refurbishment. He paints in both oils and watercolours, and has done some very beautiful paintings of Putney over the years.

START UP WANDSWORTH: WORKSHOP Monday 18 September 12-3pm

This interactive workshop will equip business owners with different lead generation techniques, show them how to manage/nurture leads, and increase the lifetime value of each customer through different strategies.

For more info go to: better.org.uk/start-up-wandsworth

Mon 11 September 5.30

FILM CLUB: LADIES IN LAVENDER

Heart-warming drama about unfulfilled dreams, innocence and unrequited love. Two sisters discover a castaway on the beach below their house. They nurse him back to health with the help of the local doctor and discover he has a talent as a musician.

IT HELP SESSIONS

MONDAYS 11-1 please book at the library

SUNDAYS 1-3 please book at the library

FRIDAYS 10-12 (from 15th September) no need to book just turn up

WEDNESDAY 27th September 1-2.30 no need to book just turn up

COMING SOON: PUTNEY LIBRARY’S MURDER MYSTERY IS BACK BY POPULAR REQUEST!

WEDS 25 OCTOBER: WATCH OUT FOR MORE INFO!

 

LIBRARY TALKS

Local historian Phil Evison has converted some of his most popular Putney Library talks into illustrated articles, in PDF form:

Putney’s Burial Grounds,

The Roehampton Mounting Block

Notable Graves in Putney Vale Cemetery

The Story of Putney's Cinemas

Putney's 'Great Houses'

If you’d like a copy of any of them, email Phil at: philipevison0@gmail.com

 

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