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Waltham Forest Libraries Newsletter
Congratulations to Mariam Patel and Amreen Rashid, who were awarded the runner-up Children's Promise award at the Libraries Connected awards 20 June 2023.
Mariam and Amreen were nominated for their efforts in networking with different organisations and charities to obtain free equipment and services needed to run their clubs, and for working alongside other internal departments to support the new 'Best Start in Life 2022' programme.
Mariam and Amreen took on the challenge to revolutionise the events programme for Lea Bridge Library to meet the needs of local families. They created a range of events, the majority of which were new to Waltham Forest's Library Service, and upon seeing the success at Lea Bridge Library were rolled out to other libraries within the borough.
Mariam and Amreen regularly go above and beyond what is expected, often working out of work time to ensure the success of their events which has been highly appreciated by the local community, constantly gaining positive feedback, and has also improved community engagement. In the past 12 months attendance to events has increased by 500%.
The goal of the Children's promise is that every child and young person in libraries is inspired to read for pleasure, has access to a diverse range of materials, can engage in a variety of digital activities and can take part in activities that improve their well-being.
During June, a series of events and exhibitions in and around Highams Park were organised by Highams Park Planning Group.
Some of these exhibitions were displayed inside Hale End library including Handsworth school children art, Cyanotype images, stain glass and more.
The Libraries 2 You service is available for residents of Waltham Forest who cannot leave their homes to visit the library.
We deliver books, audiobooks, DVDs and large print books straight to your door every four weeks and we'll collect the old items at the same time. We can deliver to Waltham Forest care homes and nursing homes too.
When you apply to join the service, a member of the library team will call you to discuss your preferences and understand what items you would like delivered whether it be books, DVDs, or audiobooks.
To join, simply email libraries support with your name and telephone number expressing your interest in our book delivery service.
Alternatively, you can call us on 02084963000, then option 5 and then ask for the Libraries 2 You. One of our friendly agents will take your details and organise a member of our team to contact you to have a chat about your next steps.
We are seeking volunteers for our Libraries 2 You service.
Libraries 2 You Delivery Driver
Waltham Forest Libraries have an exciting opportunity for volunteers to join our team at Walthamstow library, to support our Libraries 2 You service.
Libraries 2 You delivers books to residents in the borough who are unable to get out to their local library due to health or mobility issues. This is a very rewarding role which connects housebound residents with the library service and makes a positive difference to their lives.
If you have a full driving licence and access to a car, you will be responsible for the delivery of the books to customers. This will give you an opportunity to meet residents in person and will add much needed engagement to their day.
The service delivers (and collects) large quantities of stock to residential/care homes, as well as individual homes, and the ability to carry crates is essential.
Libraries 2 You Support Assistant
Waltham Forest Libraries have an exciting opportunity for volunteers to join our team at Walthamstow library, to support our Libraries 2 You service.
Libraries 2 You delivers books to residents in the borough who are unable to get out to their local library due to health or mobility issues. This is a very rewarding role which connects housebound residents with the library service and makes a positive difference to their lives.
Providing a tailor-made service, you need to select and acquire books and other library materials, based on the customers preferences, and prepare these for delivery. This requires an understanding of different book genres, and the ability to respond to any special requests.
If you have a full driving licence and access to a car, you may also like the opportunity to assist in the delivery of the books to customers. This will give you an opportunity to meet residents in person and enhance the selection process.
The service delivers (and collects) large quantities of stock to residential/care homes, as well as individual homes, and the ability to carry crates is essential.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer to help deliver books and information to residents using our book deliver service, please visit the legends of the forest website to apply for the Support Assistant or Delivery driver role.
Over the last eight weeks, Waltham Forest Libraries have been working with the Together Project, on We are Friends, which is an intergenerational storytelling project based in four of our Libraries.
We brought older residents, young children and their grown ups together through storytelling and singing songs in Stories and Rhymes sessions for the under 5's and older people.
There were puppets, instruments, colourful scarves and bubbles, and everyone got a chance to create new friendships across the generations.
Everyone had great fun!
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We're wanting to hear from as many residents as possible this summer.
If you had £10,000 how would you spend it in your local neighbourhoods?
Your suggestion might be:
- New cycle lane
- Community planter
- Refurb of a community building
- or any other practical improvement you want to see!
Pop into your local library to fill out our Let's Talk postcards, or add your idea on the map by visiting our website.
We'd also love to know your top concerns too. What's worrying you in your area?
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Hardback fiction
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After that night by Karin Slaughter
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A death in the parish by Richard Coles
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Yellowface by R. F. Kuang
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The square of sevens by Laura Shepherd-Robinson
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Fourth wing by Rebecca Yarros
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The trial by Robert Rinder
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Atlas: the story of Pa Salt by Lucinda Riley
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Cross down by James Patterson
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Happy place by Emily Henry
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The fascination by Essie Fox
Paperback fiction
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The bullet that missed by Richard Osman
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The ink black heart by Robert Galbraith
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Fairy tale: a novel by Stephen King
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Lessons in chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
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The satsuma complex by Bob Mortimer
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Act of oblivion by Robert Harris
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Demon Copperhead by Barabara Kingsolver
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A heart full of headstones by Ian Rankin
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The missus by E. L. James
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No Plan B by Lee Child
Hardback Non-Fiction Chart
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Bored of lunch. The healthy air fryer book by Nathan Anthony
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Pinch of nom - enjoy: great-tasting food for every day by Kate Allinson
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Ultra-processed people by Chris Van Tulleken
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The extra mile by Kevin Sinfield
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Pageboy: a memoir by Elliot Page
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itsfine: lose weight eating the food you love by Ben Smith
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Love, lists and labels by Jemma Solomon
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Bored of lunch. The healthy slowcooker book by Nathan Anthony
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Surviving to drive by Guenther Steiner
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Why has nobody told me this before? by Julie Smith
Paperback Non-Fiction Chart
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Pinch of nom budget: affordable, delicious food by Kate Allinson
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Undoctored: the story of a medic who ran out of patients by Adam Kay
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Colditz: prisoners of the castle by Ben MacIntyre
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The escape artist by Jonathan Freedland
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Atomic habits: tiny changes, remarkable results by James Clear
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Game on, puppy! By Tom Mitchell
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Diddly Squat. 'Til the cows come home by Jeremy Clarkson, Jeremy
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The glucose goddess method by Jessie Inchauspe
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Landlines by Raynor Winn
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SAS brothers in arms by Damie Lewis
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How to kill men and get away with it by Katy Brent
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The club by Ellery Lloyd
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The housemaid by Freida McFadden
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The house in the woods by Mark Dawson
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Bridget's war by Shirley Mann
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Best of friends by Kamila Shamsie
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The rabbit hutch by Tess Gunty
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The little Venice bookshop by Rebecca Raisin
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Clive Cussler's Dark vector by Graham Brown
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The midnight house by Amanda Geard
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Wish you were here by Mark Hoyle
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Mean green time machine by Sue Hendra
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Robodog by David Walliams
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Starting school by Daisy Upton
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Twenty thousand fleas under the sea by Dav Pilkey
- Swim school
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The ghoul in the school by Marcus Rashford
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Big shot by Jeff Kinney
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My dad is awesome: by Bluey and Bingo
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Roar by Beth Mead
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