Come along to meet local author, Francis Quirke, who’ll be talking about his novel ‘A Foreign Plot’ - a funny, dramatic tale about one man’s dream to build his ideal home abroad. 🗓️Mon 8 Dec | 6pm |#WestHampstead Library | FREE

🎄Brilliant to catch up with everyone at the Community Association of #WestHampstead Christmas party last night. Such a great mix of centre users, class tutors, trustees and staff. Always amazes me just how much the Centre does. Take a look at their jam-packed programme: cawh.org.uk

Great to attend the opening of the new Liddell Place shared workspace with @richardolszewski.bsky.social. A fantastic initiative from Labour-led Camden’s Community Investment Programme with 14 affordable units. This will bring employment, economic benefit and growth to the #WestHampstead area.

Constructive & informative safety walkabout in Lithos Road with local residents, Cllrs & Camden Safety team. We have action points on ASB, drug & flytip issues affecting residents that I’m chasing. Thanks Cllr Callaghan Cabinet Member for Safer Communities for support @westbranchlabour.bsky.social

Great meeting with #WestHampstead & #FortuneGreen residents at tonight’s Neighbourhood Development Forum. Informative discussion about the pavement at 156 West End Lane that I’ve been trying to rectify since hoarding came off in Oct 2024, the O2 development & the step-free tube.

Is democracy in trouble? Can public libraries help? Patrick Malone, Project Mgr at GLL talks to Info Pro mag on why democracy is in the spotlight in Woolwich libraries and whether libraries are able to help when polarisation can be rampant in communities. https://ow.ly/ZOKj50XuNBI

We're seeking committee members for #CILIP's new Intellectual Freedom Committee. The Committee will work towards everyone's right to read, think, and speak freely, and lead discussions on issues of censorship and access to information. Join us: https://ow.ly/k3I250XwXKR#CILIP Apply now!

🎧Have you had a chance to listen to our new Info Pro Podcast? The first episode is on all things AI and its impact on the library sector. We'd love to hear your thoughts. Let us know what else you'd like us to cover. Out now on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4zMB... And Apple ⤵️ 1/2

Great to attend the launch of #CaribEats at the #O2Centre tonight. Thursdays & Fridays in #WestHampstead/ #FinchleyRoad will soon be a hub of community, connection & affordable, nutritious Caribbean meals in a warm, welcoming environment.. caribeats.org/about/ @camdencouncil.bsky.social #FoodMission

A moving Remembrance Day service at Hampstead war memorial with pupils from local schools, residents and churches. Privileged to lay flowers for the civilian memorial at Hampstead Cemetery with Deputy Mayor Cllr Tricia Leman We will remember them.

Proud to have worked alongside Cllr Lorna Greenwood to trial longer opening hours at Hampstead Cemetery, following local request at the Environment committee last night. As you can see it’s a very special place for local residents. 🌳🌹🪶@richardolszewski.bsky.social

Pleased we were able to announce a trial of longer opening hours for Hampstead Cemetery, following local request at the environment committee tonight. Thanks to local councillors incl @shazknit.bsky.social and Lorna Greenwood for working on this this year 🌳🌹 @richardolszewski.bsky.social

We're SO looking forward to the finale of #CelebrityTraitors. Whoever wins we have just one message. Stephen Fry is and always has been... 100% Faithful to Libraries!

A halloween books cartoon for @theguardian.com

Last week was non-stop! Mon-I led on Community Conversation. 4 wards came together to plan events for families, loneliness & cost of living. Fri-walkabout w new @camdencouncil.bsky.social CEO to show him around #WestHampstead Ward. Sat #SidingsCC inspiring open day. @camdenlabour.bsky.social 🌹

'Pivotal' moment for library sector. Key library bodies come together calling on Govt to work with them to publish a new Vision for Libraries. #CILIP's @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social calls for ambitious political leadership to unleash the sector’s potential.

Join Community Association for #WestHampstead’s open day TODAY and see the activities on offer: 🇫🇷French Conversation 🧵 West Hampstead in Stitches 🧘‍♂️ Mindfulness & Wellbeing 🖼️Art & Life Drawing 📸 Photography 🪚Beginners’ Woodwork …and more TODAY 2-5pm | Free cawh.org.uk cawh.org.uk

Come along to the Skills for Life - Open Day at the Community Association for #WestHampstead. Meet the tutors - and your neighbours. Pop in and find out what your local community centre has to offer. Sat 4 Oct. ⤵️ cawh.org.uk

Daily Telegraph running a nasty story attacking Camden’s support for refugees and asylum seekers, with truly vile comments from national and Camden Tories. Not repeating the story but here is my response:

Great to see Holmdale & Kingdon Roads looking so smart. Both laid in one day with minimal disruption to local residents. That’s what you get from #WestHampstead @camdenlabour.bsky.social Cllrs working hard on behalf of residents. Use your vote on 28 Aug: Vote Francesca Reynolds #VoteLabour🌹

From Ham & High: Lib Dems warned by Met over campaign leaflet that breached electoral guidelines. Incompetence or deliberate? 1/2 www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/2540313...

❗️#WestHampstead folks! West End Lane is being resurfaced this weekend between Sandwell Crescent & the Fire Station 16-18 Aug. More welcome road improvements from @camdenlabour.bsky.social- run Camden Council. 🌹

Great to see Holmdale & Kingdon Roads looking so smart. Both laid in one day with minimal disruption to local residents. That’s what you get from #WestHampstead @camdenlabour.bsky.social Cllrs working hard on behalf of residents. Use your vote on 28 Aug: Vote Francesca Reynolds #VoteLabour🌹

A great night in #WestHampstead introducing our brilliant candidate, Francesca Reynolds to residents. She’s a young, private renter and understands the challenges that so many of our residents face. The by-election is on 28 Aug. - register to vote and #VoteLabour🗳️ 🌹

Abuse has no place in politics. It disproportionately deters women. And it's getting worse, as LWN sisters know too well. It is time for action: social media, police & political parties must do more to #diffuseabuse. Join LWN & our campaign www.lwn.org.uk/lwn_diffuse_...

🚨 Women are under-represented in Local Govt—and council leadership is lagging behind. This is the time for action. We need to correct the leadership gap and make local govt inclusive. Join LWN & our #Councils4ThisMillennium campaign🌹 www.lwn.org.uk/councils4thi...

Tuesday wisdom from Natalie Haynes @nataliehaynes.bsky.social in her fascinating look at the great Library of Alexandria. “Knowledge is hard-won, but easily lost… Cherish your libraries. They are places that scare people who don’t want us to think for ourselves.” www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

A fantastic reception from #WestHampstead residents today welcoming Francesca Reynolds as our Labour candidate for the by-election on 28 Aug. #VoteLabour🗳️ 🌹

Ethics - why I work at #CILIP: "Public libraries are obliged by law to serve all members of their communities and this concerning incident raises a fundamental question: who gets to decide what people can and can't read? The idea of politicians policing or banning books is profoundly troubling.” ⤵️

Our #CILIPConf25 keynote @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social welcomes National Year of Reading on @BBCr4today but points out that with libraries still closing 'it ain't so easy' to tell children to go to their local library to access books. Listen to full interview - 1:42:27 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Theo Parish’s #Homebody is a life-affirming graphic novel exploring identity & how society shapes our sense of self. Winner of #Carnegies2025 Shadowers' Choice Medal for Illustration, it shows despite our unique experiences a universal thread connects us. www.cilip.org.uk/news/703868/...

📚 It's #LibrariesChangeLives Week: sustaining economic growth. We're celebrating how libraries transform lives & strengthen communities. Show how your library contributes to local or national growth. Invite your local MP and cllrs over to see your work. www.cilip.org.uk/page/librari...

There was an incident in Dennington Park Road in the early hours of this morning. I have just spoken to the police officers who are currently conducting a forensic search of the area. The road is taped off but will reopen soon. No more detail at this stage.

Have you seen this? Free children’s podcasting session taking place at #WestHampstead library this Saturday 24 May, 11am - 12:15pm for children aged 8–12. A fun, confidence-building introduction to podcasting.

📢 Calling all MPs! Join today’s debate on the future of public libraries, 9:30 in Westminster Hall, led by Jonathan Davies MP. It’s time for a joined-up strategy that invests in libraries as platforms for opportunity, connection and growth. www.cilip.org.uk/news/700888/...

📺Jonathan Davies MP is leading a Westminster Hall debate on the future of public libraries this morning at 9.30am. Watch the debate live on: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/... #LibrariesChangeLives

MPs to join debate on future of public libraries. Ask your MP to show their support for "a joined-up strategy" in public library services at this Westminster Hall debate tabled by @jonathandaviesmp.bsky.social 9:30 tomorrow, Weds 14 May. www.cilip.org.uk/news/700888/... @jonathandaviesmp.bsky.social

Dr. Carla Hayden has been dismissed as Librarian of the Library of Congress with immediate effect. Held in great respect by the profession, Dr Hayden was the 1st professional librarian to hold the post since '74, the 1st woman & the 1st African American to hold the post. apnews.com/article/dona...

I would have absolutely loved this as a kid! #WestHampstead #Library has a Stop-motion animation workshop on Sat 31 May, 3pm-4pm. For ages 6 and over. Let their imagination run wild! Bring your children along to come and create their own mini movie. @camdencouncil.bsky.social

📢 Finding a new job can be daunting - whether you’re new to the profession, or a leader. Sign up to @CILIPInfoPJobs and get top library, information and knowledge sector roles sent to your inbox every Thursday: www.cilip.org.uk/general/cust...

CILIP always has and always will support the whole library, knowledge and information workforce, and all service users – including trans people. Read our statement: www.cilip.org.uk/news/699534/...

Book Aid International is looking for a dedicated and highly organised Partnerships Executive to support the delivery of their global book donation programme - take a look at this great opportunity. #LISJobs #libraries #books @CILIPSLG @ciliplndn informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/partner...

Our CEO @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social highlights the “lack of robust evidence” about how widespread censorship is in the UK and which books are not available. www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...

Very welcome to hear the Transport Secretary using this line: “Enrique Penalosa, a former mayor of Bogota (the capital of Colombia), once said: ‘An advanced city is not one where the poor have to own a car, but one where the rich choose to use public transport’. That’s a vision I believe in.”

Europe needs to step in and preserve Americas present knowledge like the Islamic scholars preserved the works of the Greeks and Romans during Europe’s dark ages.

The American Library Association and a union representing more than 42,000 cultural workers in the U.S. have filed a lawsuit contesting the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal agency that supports the nation’s libraries, arguing that the cuts are already causing “irreparable harm.”

Great to be out and about today in #WestHampstead today. 🚮 Joined #WHAT #LitterHeroes for the Great British Spring Clean 📚 Popped into the library to admire the #CamdenCouncil decarbonisation work & redecoration 😎 The sun was shining! 🌸 And the blossom just made my heart sing!

Why I became a Labour Councillor by Carole Williams (Hackney) www.local.gov.uk/lga-labour/b...

Do NOT anger the knitters 🧶

Come along tomorrow evening from 6pm ⤵️