Putney Library's Calendar of Events for December


Laura Thompson to talk about her book on Agatha Christie

The post box for out of hours returns is back in action. Picture: Putney Library
The post box for out of hours returns is back in action. Picture: Putney Library

December 1, 2023

Monday 11 December 5.30pm

FILM CLUB: CHRISTMAS STORY

A long time ago in the frozen North Pole the greatest legend of them all was born. Little Nicholas is an orphan who is looked after by a different family every Christmas. To repay their kindness Nicholas spends his days carving wooden toys which he secretly leaves on their doorstep. But one day Nicholas is forced to live with an evil carpenter who bans him from making toys.

Thursday14 December 6.30-7.30

MEET THE AUTHOR: LAURA THOMPSON

Agatha Christie is a mystery and writing about her is a detection job in itself. Laura Thompson will talk about how she unravels truth from fiction. Laura has also written books on the Mitford Sisters and Lord Lucan, and a memoir of her grandmother, The Last Landlady.

The talk will last approx. 40 minutes with an opportunity to ask questions afterwards.

To book your FREE place email: Charlene.Coleman@gll.org or call 020 8780 3085  

4 December– 5 January ART GALLERY

TRUST IN NATURE

Ella: painter

Stacey Simpson: Artist

Cathy Green: Ceramics

Opening Night: Thurs 7 Dec 6pm - 7.30: All welcome

 

WEDS 20 DEC 3-4.30 Putney Library

COME SINGING AT CHRISTMAS!

Join our choir in singing some Christmas songs and carols, then stay for a mince pie afterwards!

 

 


Putney Library. Picture: Google Streetview

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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