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Queen's Platinum Jubilee - 70 Years 70 Photos
We are inviting residents to share their photos of previous Royal Jubilee street parties and memorabilia to help create an exciting exhibition.

The Library Service and the Mayor, Cllr John Story, would love to see copies of people’s old snaps of street parties and other celebrations held locally for the jubilees in 1977, 2002 and 2012, or for the Coronation in 1953.

They’re also appealing for photos of people’s commemorative collectables, whether they are crockery, ornaments, tea towels or postage stamps. Those images will be put on display around local libraries ahead of the main Platinum Jubilee weekend in June.

One lucky person will be chosen at random to win a new book about The Queen.
 
Cllr Story said: “Throughout the decades, Her Majesty’s jubilees have been the focus of big celebrations, both nationally and as a community, bringing together every one of all ages and backgrounds for street parties and other fun.

“Contributing to a photographic exhibition of past street parties and memorabilia related to previous jubilees and the Coronation is an exciting way to celebrate The Queen’s historic reign, to re-kindle memories, share stories with younger generations and maybe get some ideas for this year’s street parties in the process.”

Councillor Samantha Rayner, cabinet member Corporate & Resident Services,
Culture & Heritage, and Windsor, said: “There’s lots happening this year for the Platinum Jubilee and this photographic appeal is a fun way to get involved and celebrate with your family and friends. It’s great to involve each of our 11 libraries in the celebrations and I am sure each of our communities will have their stories to tell. 

“We’re proud Her Majesty is a resident of the Royal Borough and many of us have photos of jubilee street parties and probably a few commemorative collectables tucked away that could once more be in the spotlight thanks to this photographic display.”

Please email your scanned photos, or digital copies, of past street parties and collectables to local.studies@rbwm.gov.uk. By sending photos, you confirm they are your own photos and you give permission for their reproduction. Images can also be submitted by posting on Twitter, using the hashtag #70Years70Photos.

The project is funded by Arts Council England money provided via Libraries Connected.

PHOTO: L to R, Clifford ’Connor, Library and Resident Advisor with a photograph taken of the crowd gathered in Peascod St for Her Majesty’s Silver Jubilee in 1977, Mayor, Cllr John Story, holding a book marking the royal tour of 1954 and a coronation mug from 1953, and Cllr Samantha Rayner, with a magazine commemorating the Silver Jubilee.
February BorrowBox eAudio Book

Have you listened to The Boy from the Woods by Harlan Coben? Now is a great time to do so as we have this eAudio title available in our Borrowbox collection which up to 500 customers can borrow.

Thirty years ago, a child was found in the New Jersey backwoods. He had been living a feral existence, with no memory of how he got there or even who he is. Everyone just calls him Wilde.

Now a former soldier and security expert, he lives off the grid, shunned by the community - until they need him. A child has gone missing. With her family suspecting she's just playing a disappearing game, nobody seems concerned except for criminal attorney Hester Crimstein. She contacts Wilde, asking him to use his unique skills to find the girl. But even he can find no trace of her. One day passes, then a second, then a third. On the fourth, a human finger shows up in the mail. And now Wilde knows this is no game.

It's a race against time to save the girl's life - and expose the town's dark trove of secrets.

Simply download BorrowBox from the App Store. For help to make the most of using BorrowBox view our online tutorial.

Library Events
Eton Wick Storytime

Join us at Eton Wick Library for stories and fun.

Every other Friday 10.30am - 11am

  • 11 February 2022
  • 25 February 2022
  • 11 March 2022
  • 25 March 2022

Knit and Natter

Dust off your knitting needles and join our group of knitters at Cox Green Library.

Every Wednesday, 10.30am 11.30am

No need to book, just turn up.

Please see all our library events.

Overdrive App
From Wednesday 23 February 2022, the OverDrive app will no longer be available on the Apple App Store, Google Play, and the Microsoft App Store. Download links for the OverDrive desktop app for Windows and Mac will be removed from overdrive.com/apps.

  • New users looking for the OverDrive app will be directed to download the Libby app. 
  • If you have previously installed the OverDrive app (mobile or desktop), you will still be able to use it without disruption. 
  • You can continue to access the library's OverDrive website. 
Staff Recommendations
The Lamplighters by Emma Stonex

This first novel inspired by a true story follows what happens following a tragic event when three lighthouse keepers mysteriously disappear. 

The story moves between now and then, exploring what it is like to work in such an isolated situation, but also what it is like for the partners.

Twenty years later the three women left behind struggle to cope in their different ways but they are all looking for answers to the mystery. A writer contacts them who is writing a book about the tragedy which brings it all back, but he himself carries a secret. Vicki.

Reserve a copy.
A Violent Gentleman by Danny O’Leary

Jeremiah O'Connell made his name solving problems in London, now doing the same in LA but not the easy way. The problems other people can't or won't touch? Suddenly, Jeremiah has problems of his own when he sets out to right a wrong and finds himself on the hitlist.

The stakes rise, and so does the body count, Jeremiah has the fight of his life on his hands along with high-class escort Noah in tow. Jeremiah must revisit his old London stomping grounds and assemble his team in order to wage all-out war on the streets on Tinsel Town. 

A must for readers wanting an engrossing well written story packed with captivating characters. Donna.

Reserve a copy.                  
The Coward by Jarred McGinnis

I was drawn to the author's paradoxically brave choice of title. The Gurkha motto: "Better to die than live a coward" sprang to mind. I remembered Bear Grylls Tweeting 'You have to feel scared to be brave'.

These thoughts may seem unrelated but the book is about looking after yourself. It’s about the quiet bravery required to get up and live every day after a life changing event. The subject matter is difficult. The novel expresses how we treat people with disability. It touches on alienation, and stories that we tell ourselves about reality.

Not everyone is ready to face the reality of coping with a life changing experience. Yet it is likely that we will all have to cope at some point. Let’s practice compassion as a skill because one day we will need it ourselves for sure. Clifford.

Reserve a copy.
Home Library Service
The Home Library Service helps improve the quality of life in so many ways.

It currently has over 30 volunteers helping to bring books to 140 customers’ door steps every 3 or 4 weeks.

If you can’t get to the Library, it can come to you.

If you would like to volunteer for the service, we would love to hear from you.
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Email volunteers.library@rbwm.gov.uk for more details. 
Storytime Volunteer
Do you love reading stories and nursery rhymes to little ones?

Do you have some spare-time in the afternoon on either Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays during term time.


Email for more details - volunteers.library@rbwm.gov.uk, or come in and talk to a staff member.
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