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Kids planting seeds in a plant pot

Decorate a Flowerpot at Charing Cross Library

Libraries

Come and join us this May half-term at Charing Cross Library for a crafty children's event where you can let your creativity bloom.

We provide the flowerpots and all the supplies you need to decorate your flowerpot to take home. This event is designed for ages three and over.

Once decorated, you can take a planting kit to plant your very own seed at home, which can be grown both indoors and outdoors.

Please note: bookings are recommended to avoid disappointment.

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iTea party with Age UK Westminster at Paddington Library

Libraries

Age 50 or over? Come and join Age UK Westminster for free digital learning sessions in a friendly, social group setting. Bring along your own digital device if you have one (such as a mobile phone, laptop, iPad/tablet) and receive one-to-one support from our dedicated volunteers. 

Monthly drop-in sessions are held at Paddington Library.

The next dates are:

  • Tuesday 16 April from 11am to 1pm
  • Tuesday 21 May from 11am to 1pm
  • Tuesday 18 June from 11am to 1pm
  • Tuesday 16 July from 11am to 1pm

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Join at Paddington Children's Library...

Libraries

Songs, rhymes and stories for the under 5s and their parents/carers, every Wednesday, 11am to 11.30am

Bi-weekly, our volunteer, will lead our rhyme time session with his trusty guitar. 

 

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Crowds watching a stilt walker on Exhibition Road

The Great Exhibition Road Festival

Arts and culture Outdoor

The Great Exhibition Road Festival is returning this summer. Join in on 15-16 June 2024 for an unmissable weekend celebrating how science and the arts help people, communities and nature flourish.

Discover the first selection of exciting free events for all ages now. There’s something for everyone, with a packed weekend of events from Imperial College London, the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Royal College of Music, V&A and Royal Albert Hall.

 

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Canal boats at Little Venice during canal festival

IWA Canalway Calvacade

Outdoor

A celebration of life on the waterways and a fun day out for all the family over the May Bank Holiday. Enjoy live music, food, boat trips and children’s entertainment plus a spectacular illuminated boat procession on Sunday. Event takes place 10am-6pm on Saturday and Sunday plus boat procession from 9pm on Sunday evening; 10am-5pm on Monday.