York Gardens Library
@Better_YGLib
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This community project is far more than just a library. It acts as a community centre and has a number of rooms for hire.
Wandsworth, London
Joined July 2018
π’ ATTENTION! We have a Children's Choir starting at @Better_YGLib from Tuesday 3rd June. Times are 4-5pm and 5-6pm. If your child is between the ages 5-11, then register for a place now! Sessions are FREE πΌπ§π§π½π¦πΏ
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Our Culture, Our History, Our Community β¨ For the first time, Wandsworth Heritage Festival is running alongside Wandsworth Arts Fringe. Check out our website for more: https://t.co/UbqfN45scg
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Wandsworth Police invites residents to join our fifth New Met for London event on Thursday 24th April 2025 at York Gardens Library, 34 Lavender Road, SW11 from 6pm. Discuss the London Race Action Plan and raise your local concerns. Food will be available throughout the event.
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A big thank you to Cllr Aydin Dikerdem Cabinet member for Housing for his patience, compassion and transparency in answering all the questions raised during our Housing workshop.
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If you reside in Wandsworth borough , don't miss this workshop with the man in charge of Wandsworth housing. Come listen to him and ask him all the questions on your mind. Please scan the QR code to book. Thursday 20 March 2025
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#HappyInternationalWomensDay β¨. Together let's #AccelerateAction for #genderequality πͺ. Let's support the supporters & make #InternationalWomensDay one of the biggest #GivingDays of the year via #IWDgiving. Wishing everyone an impactful #IWD2025 π https://t.co/4eiieAL2Av
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π Happy World Book Day! π π€© Did you know acclaimed poet and former Childrenβs Laureate Joseph Coelho grew up reading and working in Wandsworthβs libraries? π Why not visit one of our 11 libraries to Read Your Way this #WorldBookDay
https://t.co/0KdN2fPL9U
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Happy #WorldBookDay! ππ We inspire children and young people to read for fun, because it makes a serious difference to their lives. Show us how you #ReadYourWay and stay tuned for a day full of fun! β¨
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Why not challenge your family to complete the #WinterMiniChallenge for half term? It's an amazing confidence boost for reluctant readers. Meet your reading goal before the 19 February and collect rewards. π₯³ Give it a try ποΈ https://t.co/9TnvY3OmMc
#MarvellousMakers
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#TBT to Battersea High Street in the 1970s! This shot captures Jon Jax Variety Store, a go-to spot for household goods & fancy items before big supermarkets took over. A true one-stop shop for the local community! π·:Β @Better_WHS
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Join us on Wednesday 26th February for a joyful and enlightening celebration of Black dancers in British ballet. This special event will feature one of the dancers from the Black British Ballet project, sharing insights into their rich and varied career in ballet and beyond. #BHM
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This health information week explore our collections of health information: In print at https://t.co/zo3bPeZLKV And audiobook and ebook https://t.co/CGJ9Sd1QX1
#HIW2025
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@Better_YGLib we have Tea & Coffee Morning every Wednesday, 10.30am-12noon. Come along, warm up, sit down, have a chat along with a coffee and biscuit. And while you're at it cosy up with a good book and escape the winter blues π€. #YorkGardensLibrary π«βοΈπͺππ§£π₯
Feeling isolated? Our community spaces are a great place to meet new people and find support. These spaces are open to everyone to warm up, socialise, and have a hot drink (and in some locations a meal), all free of charge. Find your space here: https://t.co/yHztxhGjxG
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Wandsworth Heritage Hidden Gem: The Blue Plaque of local legend Evelyn Dove ποΈ The 20th century songstress has been immortalised by a plaque outside the house in Battersea where she lived when she was young. ποΈ Watch the video to find out more...
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Another site complete π The team at Falconbrook Pumping Station have created a beautiful new public space in York Gardens in Wandsworth. We were joined by the Leader of @wandbc and poet Frances Presley to officially open the space and return it to the local community.
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Pleased to open the new public space in York Gardens. The benches, trees and granite paving will form part of the Winstanley Estate regeneration. This is a legacy of work on the Super Sewer - a project that aims to reduce the amount of sewage that is put into the Thames
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Home educators and childminders! Register to receive your digital token and information pack for World Book Day 2025. π https://t.co/Gtuza6065o
#WBD25 #WorldBookDay
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Have your say! We are developing a new three-year Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Strategy β consultation closes on 30 September. Find out more about the proposed strategy and complete the survey: https://t.co/BWWY94NsCg
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We still have spaces left for Bookish Bingo tomorrow @Better_YGLib at 2pm. It's a classic game with a library twist! Come along to find out more. FREE for all ages. Call us on 020 7223 2341 to book your spot. π¦π§π½π§πΏππ―πͺ #SummerReadingChallenge
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Attention young Yoga Masters. Time to centre and align your chakras. We have Kids Yoga @Better_YGLib on Wednesday 6th August at 2pm. We still have space so please book ahead and call us, 020 7223 2341. "Namaste" π§ββοΈπ§π½π§πΏββοΈ#SummerReadingChallenge
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