The theme for #WorldEarthDay2024 🌎is #PlanetVsPlastics .

Every little helps. Stop by Paddington Recreation Ground & recycle your single use plastic bottles & aluminium cans. ♻️💚

Find out more here: zurl.co/MX7w

We honour Stephen Lawrence Day. Our libraries have created educational book displays.

It is important to remember on this day.

We wish our spaces to be a constant resource for anyone who visits, to empower their minds, there is significant power in learning.

Build up your creativity and LEGO skills at the library! Share ideas, work together, and make new friends.

🗓️ Every Wednesday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm.
📍Church Street Library.
No registration required.

The Schools’ Clean Air Fund is open for applications to help Westminster schools improve the quality of air surrounding them 🌿.

State schools can apply for up to £14k, and independent schools up to £5.5k.

Find out more and apply 👉
Westminster.gov.uk/clean-air-fund

We're delighted to inform you that the Power of Learning Hub is now live!

Visit stephenlawrenceday.org/power-of-learn… the Power of Leaning Hub!

#poweroflearning24 #stephenlawrence #stephenlawrence day #sld24

Free bike repair! At Dr Bike sessions experienced mechanics check everything on your bike from wheels, brakes, gears and tyre pressure to lights, racks, pedals, saddles and more.

🗓️ Saturday 27 April 11am to 3pm.
📍Paddington Library.
Booking is not necessary, just turn up.

Are you a Westminster leaseholder?

Major works, such as roof or window repairs, help keep your buildings in good condition, but we know the cost can be hard.

We have a number of payment plans that can help: westminster.gov.uk/housing/leaseh…

Today's the big day! It's the #LondonMarathon 🎉

It's estimated forty thousand runners will cross the finish line at The Mall in St James’s Park 🏃

Plan your route with @TFL for smooth travels and TCS London Marathon for road closures 🚫

Good luck to all those taking part 🍀

It's #Marathon weekend 🤩

If you are moving around the city, plan your journey with @TFL before you travel 🚄

Information including road closures can be found on the TCS London Marathon website

Good luck to all those taking part on Sunday 🍀

Need help paying your rent? Our Rent Support Fund is continuing from April 2024.

It is open to all Council tenants who are not entitled to full Universal Credit or Housing Benefit and need help paying their rent.

Apply 👇
westminster.gov.uk/housing/tenant…

#CostofLiving #Westminster

Need time to take care of yourself? We’re here to listen 💭

In Partnership with Westminster City Council!

Book quickly! :eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-wellb…

28th April, 3-4pm at Charing Cross Library, WC2H 0HF

Our support groups are free, although we do appreciate donations.

🧡

Elections are taking place across England and Wales on 2 May.

Don’t have ID? You’ll need it if you want to vote at a polling station.

Apply for free voter ID by 5pm on 24 April ⬇️️️
bit.ly/3vChwDz

The tulips are in full bloom in Westminster this spring 🌷

St John's Church Grounds in St John's Wood has a stunning tulip display this time of year. Plus it has formal designation as a Local Nature Reserve in the city.

Find out more: westminster.gov.uk/leisure-librar…

#SpringinLondon

To vote in elections in England this May, you will need to show photo ID.

No ID? You can apply for free voter ID now.

Find out what is accepted and apply for free voter ID if you need to ⬇️️️
bit.ly/3vChwDz

Have you ever thought about making your community greener? 🌳 🤸 🌞

Apply for a grant with our new Greening Westminster programme 🌻

Want to find out more? Book one of our free 1-to-1 online sessions 📅

Learn more and register your interest today 👇
bit.ly/3ExvMyG

Our libraries are gearing up for next week’s shortlist announcement for Women’s Prize for fiction 2024… in the meantime, why not explore this year’s longlist? 🏆📚📖
@womensprize Westminster City Council

Paddington Library will be closed on Saturday 20th April, due to ongoing works taking place.

Paddington Children's Library will remain open with usual opening hours on the day.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Archaeologist James Wright uncovers some myths about historic buildings in this engaging talk at Charing Cross Library.

📅Wednesday 12 June, 6.30pm to 8pm.
📍Charing Cross Library.

Book on Eventbrite:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/historic-bui…