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Library Promotions

Here are Hounslow's current library promotions...
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  • Roots, Levi - Reggae Reggae CookbookTutu, Mpho A. - Tutu: the authorised portrait of Desmond Tutu

    Hounslow’s Cultural Heritage Month

    We have many new books specially selected  to celebrate Hounslow’s Cultural Heritage Month in Hounslow Libraries. You can click on the author or title to check availability and reserve a copy...

    Booklist - Fiction  >

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  • Circus Stars - The Hounslow Summer Reading Challenge 2011

    SUMMER READING CHALLENGE 2011

    Roll up, roll up for Circus Stars, the website for the Hounslow Summer Reading Challenge 2011

    Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at your library during the school holidays – it’s FREE – and you’ll get a stage set and stickers to start you off. As you read your way through six books, you help the Circus Stars progress through Practice and Rehearsal to their ultimate goal – Showtime!

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  • Orange Prize for Fiction 2011

    Orange Prize for Fiction 2011

    Launched in 1996, the prize celebrates excellence, originality and accessibility in women's writing from throughout the world. The winner receives a cheque for £30,000 and a limited edition bronze known as a 'Bessie', created by the artist Grizel Niven. 

    Shortlist announced...

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  • Waterstone's Children's Book Prize 2011 winner

    Waterstone's Children's Book Prize

    Celebrating its seventh year, the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize was created to champion new and emerging talent in children's writing. As well as a £5000 cash prize - one of the most valuable for children's writing in the UK - the winning author will see a significant boost in sales, and the promise of ongoing commitment to their writing career from over 300 Waterstone's branches nationwide.

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  • The Wellbeing Collection - link to page

    The Wellbeing Collection

    Hounslow Libraries in partnership with the NHS, have available to all library members the Wellbeing Collection which is a range of good quality books and other resources which can help people understand and cope with common life challenges, situations and mental health problems.

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  • The Man Booker Prize logo - Link to promotion page

    The Man Booker Prize 2011

    The Man Booker Prize promotes the finest in fiction by rewarding the very best book of the year. The prize is the world's most important literary award and has the power to transform the fortunes of authors and even publishers.


    The 2011 longlist was announced on Tuesday 26 July 2011. 

    The 2011 shortlist was announced on Tuesday 6 September 2011.

    The winner will be announced on Tuesday 18 October 2011.

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  • Quick Reads link

    Quick Reads

    As fast & furious as an action film.  As Thrilling as a theme park ride.
    Quick reads are short, sharp shots of entertainment - brilliantly written books by bestselling writers and celebrities.

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  • Child with story book - Storytimes in libraries

    Storytime for under 5s

    We hold weekly story times in all of our libraries. No booking is required, just turn up with your under 5 and join in the fun.

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  • Pile of books - Link to 80 years of Faber promotion

    80 Years of Faber Books

    As part of the celebrations to mark 80 years of Faber’s publishing history, Faber Firsts promotional books are now available at Hounslow, Chiswick, Feltham & Heston libraries.

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