Reading Agency calendar entries: Event http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/type/author-event/ en Copyright 2012 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:05:39 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Celebrate LGBT History Month in Havering Havering Libraries celebrate LGB History Month 2012

Catherine Hall - Author Talk
Catherine Hall's first novel was Days of Grace, Catherine was selected by Waterstone's as one of their 10 'New Voices' and by Amazon as one of their 'Rising Stars'.
'The Proof of Love', published in 2011, won The Green Carnation Prize for LGBT writing,
Come along and contribute ideas for more library events for the LGB community.

Monday 13th February at Romford Library
7pm -8pm, Meeting Room,
Romford Library, St Edwards Way, Romford RM1 3AR
FREE EVENT, Everybody welcome.
For more information, please email: jacky.logan@havering.gov.uk or call the library on 01708 432389

]]> http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/2012/01/celebrate-lgbt-history-month-i.html http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/2012/01/celebrate-lgbt-history-month-i.html Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:05:39 +0000 DJ Connell visits Deal Library, Sat 11 Feb 2012, 2-3 pm February is national LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transexual) History Month and to help us celebrate, DJ Connell has agreed to join us. Come along to a relaxed talk which promises to be lively, witty and interesting. DJ Connell, author of Julian Corkle is a Filthy Liar, will talk about her writing and her recently published novel, Sherry Cracker Gets Normal.

Tickets are FREE from Deal Library 08458 247200 but booking is recommended.

]]> http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/2012/01/dj-connell-visits-deal-library.html http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/2012/01/dj-connell-visits-deal-library.html Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:44:52 +0000 DJ Connell visits Margate Library, Sat 11 Feb 2012, 11-12 noon February is national LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transexual) History Month and to help us celebrate, DJ Connell has agreed to join us. Come along to a relaxed talk which promises to be lively, witty and interesting. DJ Connell, author of Julian Corkle is a Filthy Liar, will talk about her writing and her recently published novel, Sherry Cracker Gets Normal.

Tickets are free from Margate Library, 08458 247200, but booking is recommended.

]]> http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/2012/01/dj-connell-visits-margate-libr.html http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/2012/01/dj-connell-visits-margate-libr.html Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:43:05 +0000 Lesley Pearse visits Sevenoaks Library Lesley Pearse, bestselling author, visits Sevenoaks Library to talk about her latest novel,The Promise. For details see
http://www.whatsoninkentlocal.com/all/details/27988/ or ring Sevenoaks Library 08458 247200.

]]> http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/2012/01/lesley-pearse-visits-sevenoaks.html http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/2012/01/lesley-pearse-visits-sevenoaks.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:10:02 +0000 Lesley Pearse visits Dartford Lesley Pearse, bestselling author, visits The Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford. Lesley will discuss her latest novel, The Promise. Tickets £3 please contact http://www.themickjaggercentre.com/home.aspx
01322 291100 or Dartford Library 08458 247200.

]]> http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/2012/01/lesley-pearse-visits-dartford.html http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/2012/01/lesley-pearse-visits-dartford.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:06:24 +0000 Storytime with Jenny Sullivan Award winning Welsh author Jenny Sullivan will be visiting Rhydypennau Library, Cardiff on Friday 2nd March at 2pm to deliver an extra special Storytime to preschool children.

This is a free event and booking is essential. To reserve a place telephone 029 2075 4657 or email rhydypennaulibrary@cardiff.gov.uk

www.cardiff.gov.uk/libraryevents

]]> http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/2012/01/storytime-with-jenny-sullivan.html http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/2012/01/storytime-with-jenny-sullivan.html Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:18:39 +0000 Hallie Rubenhold -The art of writing and researching historical fiction. Hallie Rubenhold -The art of writing and researching historical fiction.

Chipping Barnet Library
Wednesday 25th January 2012
6:30pm-7:30pm

Hallie Rubenhold is a historian and broadcaster and an authority on British 18th-century social history.  She has written two works of non-fiction to critical acclaim: 'The Covent Garden Ladies' and 'Lady Worsley's Whim'.

Hallie will be talking about her new book 'Mistress of my Fate', the first book in her new fictional series, and the art of writing and researching historical fiction.

This is a free event - please contact Chipping Barnet Library to reserve your seat on 020 8359 4040 or email chipping.barnet.library@barnet.gov.uk.

Transport details

Bus: 234, 326, 384

Tube: High Barnet (Northern line)

Map:http://g.co/maps/t9wpm

]]> http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/2012/01/hallie-rubenhold--the-art-of-w.html http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/2012/01/hallie-rubenhold--the-art-of-w.html Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:36:03 +0000 Tony Hawks Talks Books Meet Tony Hawks

Meet comedian, quixotic quester and star of TV and radio, Tony Hawks,
best known for fridges, pianos and Moldovans! Tony will talk about his
writing and his life. Ten years ago, a foolhardy attempt to win a drunken
bet resulted in Tony embarking on an unforgettable journey. Joined by his
trusty travelling companion-cum-domestic appliance, his fridge, he found
himself in the midst of a remarkable and, at times, downright silly
adventure around the coast of the Emerald Isle. His journey was
chronicled in a book that became an international bestseller - 'Round
Ireland with a Fridge'.

On Thursday 9th February 6.00pm at Leicester Central Library
Tickets: £3.00 for library members, £5.00 for non- members. Not a member? You can join for free at your local library or online. Tickets available at Leicester Central Library, Bishop Street or:

T: 0116 299 5401
E: central-library@leicester.gov.uk

Event organised by Leicester Libraries & Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival

]]> http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/2011/12/tony-hawks-talks-books.html http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/2011/12/tony-hawks-talks-books.html Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:48:49 +0000 Event with Lesley Pearse Came along to Blackheath Library to meet the bestselling author Lesley Pearse, who will be talking about her latest novel'the promise'. There will be light refreshments and book signing. Free please ring 0208-858-1131

Monday 23rd January 2012 7-8 pm

]]> http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/2011/12/author-event-with-lesley-pears.html http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/2011/12/author-event-with-lesley-pears.html Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:43:10 +0000 An evening with Heather Peace Heather peace reads from her novel All to Play For: It's time to tell our story, starting when my new friends and colleagues-to-be were all as fresh, young and wet behind the ears as I was myself. When our hearts were open, and our integrity was still intact.
A story of artistic expression vs corporate gain, of how some people make a drama out of a crisis, and others a crisis out of a drama.

http://www.lbhf.gov.uk/Directory/Leisure_and_Culture/Libraries/Library_facilities_incl_location_opening_hours/118251_Author_and_literary_events.asp

]]> http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/2011/12/an-evening-with-heather-peace.html http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/2011/12/an-evening-with-heather-peace.html Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:01:17 +0000 Joseph Heller's Catch 22 Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Catch 22 with our open reading group. Reading Joseph Heller's classic satire is nothing less than a rite of passage. Set in the closing months of World War II in an American bomber squadron off the coast of Italy, Catch-22 is the story of a bombardier named Yossarian who is frantic and furious because thousands of people he has never even met keep trying to kill him. Joseph Heller's bestselling novel is a hilarious and tragic satire on military madness, and the tale of one mans efforts to survive it. Come and share your views and favourite passages in this informal group. Copies of the book are available for loan.

Places are limited so booking is essential. Contact Shepherds Bush library Customer Services Desk, phone 020 8753 3842 or email Library_Events@lbhf.gov.uk. www.lbhf.gov.uk/libraries

]]> http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/2011/12/joseph-hellers-catch-22.html http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/2011/12/joseph-hellers-catch-22.html Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:36:26 +0000 Matthew Sweet Matthew Sweet, author, journalist and BBC broadcaster will be talking about 'The West End Front: The wartime secrets of London's grand hotels' at Mayfair Library, 6pm. A revealing, witty and scandalous snapshot of how the other half lived. Free but please book by contacting Katrina Blench.
kblench@westminster.gov.uk

]]> http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/2011/10/matthew-sweet.html http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/2011/10/matthew-sweet.html Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:42:01 +0000 Gwas y Neidr Cardiff Central Library presents
FREE LIVE MUSIC with
Gwas y Neidr

]]> http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/2011/10/gwas-y-neidr.html http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/2011/10/gwas-y-neidr.html Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:05:46 +0000 Craig Taylor - The Londoners Craig Taylor will be talking about his new book The Londoners - the days and nights of London now. Perspectives from the people of London. From the woman who is the voice of London Underground to the director of a Bethnal Green funeral parlour, and many inbetween. Craig has painted a vivid, epic and wholly fresh portrait of 21st century London.

Join us at Chipping Barnet Library on Saturday 19th November at 2.30pm
Please phone 020 8359 4040 or email ruth.newman@barnet.gov.uk to book your free place.

]]> http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/2011/10/craig-taylor---the-londoners.html http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/2011/10/craig-taylor---the-londoners.html Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:14:26 +0000 Get Active Race down to your library.
Get Active at Cardiff Central Library.

Get into Libraries. Get into Sport. Get into Play. Get inspired!

Join sports stars Jamie Baulch, Nathan Stephens, The Blues and The Devils.

Get free Sports Tasters and follow the Active Fit Squad. Freestyle Football, Karate, Street Dance, Table Tennis and much more.

Wednesday 2nd November
10am to 4pm

For more details contact 029 2038 2116 or email centrallibrary@cardiff.gov.uk

Libraries Fortnight 1-14 November 2011

]]> http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/2011/10/get-active.html http://www.readingagency.org.uk/calendar/2011/10/get-active.html Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:42:57 +0000