Promotions
Library Promotions
| Here are Hounslow's current library promotions... |
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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...
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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
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
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
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 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
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. -
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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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.
