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It's in demand! Read the current #InternationalBookerPrize winner, #HeartLamp by Banu Mushtaq, and other shortlisted titles, in eBook format on Libby. Reading that's worth the wait. Join the holds list now - bit.ly/4k95xBh

Just to remind you that all our libraries will be closed on Monday 26 May for the bank holiday. Good excuse to let your library card do its magic, and stock up with an extra bulky #LibraryBookHaul this weekend. bit.ly/43m15I5

For LEGO fans this half term: Saturday 24 May – LEGO Club at Colindale & North Finchley libraries, 3-4pm Friday 30 May – LEGO Club on tour at Finchley Church End library, 10-11am Saturday 31 May – LEGO Club at Colindale library, 3-4pm Find our more at: bit.ly/44QW50E

Get creative in #HalfTerm at our World Environment Day craft event at Edgware library on Tuesday 27 May, from 2.30-3.30pm. Recommended for 5 to 9 year olds. Find out more and book now - bit.ly/439pKkq

Just a few spaces left for our Read & Craft: Owl Babies event at North Finchley library on Thursday 29 May at 10am. Suitable for 2 to 6 year olds. Book now - bit.ly/4dC64cC #DiscoverYourLibrary #CreativeCommunities

Yay, it’s half term! Keep your kids and teens happy with a complimentary magazine from PressReader. Available 24/7 with their library card and PIN. Download the PressReader app at ow.ly/bHlc50U5QUm for instant access today.

Join our Pirates and Parrots event at Golders Green library, from 2.30-4pm on Tuesday 27 May. Recommended for 3 to 7 year olds. Find out more and book your tickets at: bit.ly/43uGUHU

Follow the Book Trail this #HalfTerm at East Finchley Library on Wednesday 28 May from 3-4pm. Find the clues and win a prize! Suitable for children age 5+. Find out more and book - bit.ly/3SWcU2N #DiscoverYourLibrary #CreativeCommunities

Channel your inner Folk-Rock singer this bank holiday weekend, and harmonise like no one is listening, to classic tunes from Simon & Garfunkel. Access on the move or at home via Freegal Music bit.ly/4kB3s0R, our free music streaming service with your library card.

Today all libraries will be closed for the bank holiday.

On Thursday 26 June 2025 at Finchley Church End Library from 7pm-8pm: A Windrush Day event: An evening with author pamwilliamsauthor discussing her book, A Trace of Sun with Cari Rosen and its theme of family separation amongst the Windrush generation. Tickets at bit.ly/4dcta9y

Author Pam Fox discusses her new book: Noshtalgia: The Bloom’s Story 1921-2010 with Francine Wolfisz. Finchley Church End Library, Sun 1 June, 2.30-4pm. Tickets at: bit.ly/3H8XJkc JHSE New Generation Group Jewish Historical Society of England (JHSE) Liberal Judaism B'nai B'rith UK

From Monday 2 June, opening times at Chipping Barnet, Colindale, Edgware & Finchley Church End libraries will change. These libraries will open from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and open at 8am on Saturdays. All other opening times remain the same: barnet.gov.uk/libraries/libr…

It’s half term, chill and unwind, crank up the volume, grab your dancing shoes and rewind back to the 90s with this playlist on our free music streaming app, Freegal: bit.ly/4jfnDAn Join Barnet libraries at bit.ly/4gl4StA for free access to our #DigitalLibrary

Death, with cake. No, not the latest cosy crime novel on our shelves. It's a friendly 'Death Cafe' gathering at North Finchley library. Share your thoughts with Mala and the group on Friday 13 June from 2.30-4pm. Find out more and book - bit.ly/43Sayby

It's been a busy week for events in our libraries. Thanks to all the families who joined us. Here's some of the half term fun. We'll begin with the castle building event at #BurntOakLibrary. Sign up to our Families eNewsletter for news of future events - bit.ly/3DVPAxU

More delightful pictures from our activities for children which took place this week. To totally cheer up your afternoon, meet our 'Owl Babies' from the singing, stories and craft session at #NorthFinchleyLibrary. bit.ly/4gTf0v2 #DiscoverYourLibrary #CreativeCommunities

The half term event at #EdgwareLibrary celebrated #WorldEnvironmentDay, which takes place next week. The children decorated these charming plant pots made of out of used plastic bottles, and they planted seeds for chives, oregano, and thyme, to take home. bit.ly/4jdvTRm

Osidge Library will be temporarily closed. We apologise for this inconvenience. Please see bit.ly/4iXgo15 for alternative #BarnetLibraries

Starting on Saturday 7 June for a limited time only, Age UK Barnet will be visiting #ChippingBarnetLibrary to offer help with technology for over 55s. No need to book, just drop in from 10.30am-12noon. Find out more at bit.ly/3SssseA