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Bromley Libraries retweeted
Bromley Libraries@BromLibrariesAug 9
Margaret Bateson Hill will be at Shortlands Library’s temporary space TOMORROW St Mary’s Church, BR2 0GH to celebrate the #SummerReadingChallenge at 2.30 pm. Listen to her read ‘Come to the Park’ & make a parakeet to take home. For ages 3+, no need to book!
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Bromley Libraries retweeted
Joanna Sholem@BookJoAug 3
This is the loveliest book! A wonderful celebration of what parks have to offer and of all of us who enjoy them! And even better-Margaret is a brilliant storyteller. Do go along!
Bromley Libraries@BromLibrariesAug 3
Margaret Bateson Hill will be at Shortlands Library’s temporary space: St Mary’s Church, BR2 0GH to celebrate the #SummerReadingChallenge next Mon 10/8 at 2.30 pm Listen to her read ‘Come to the Park’ & make a parakeet to take home. For ages 3+, no need to book!
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Bromley Libraries retweeted
Bromley Council
@LBofBromleyJul 1
As the Bromley Central Library building closes to prepare for its new home on the High Street, the library service is on tour around the town centre over summer to provide temporary provision. Find out more at bromley.gov.uk/news/article/… #bromley #bromleytowncentre @BromLibraries
Woman reading to her child and collection of books on display with text reading "Bromley Central Library service on summer tour around the town centre during library closure. www.bromley.gov.uk/NewCentralLibrary

ALT Woman reading to her child and collection of books on display with text reading "Bromley Central Library service on summer tour around the town centre during library closure. www.bromley.gov.uk/NewCentralLibrary

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Bromley Libraries retweeted
Bromley Council
@LBofBromleyMay 23
Residents and visitors are invited to explore the ancient heritage of #Bromley’s Millennium Rocks through a self‑guided walk featuring 19 Millennium Rocks located across the borough. Find more, including about libraries activities at bromley.gov.uk/news/article/… @BromLibraries
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Bromley Libraries retweeted
Bromley Council
@LBofBromley22 Dec 2025
Orpington Library has officially reopened following its refurbishment, with many residents joining for a festive celebration and ribbon cutting by the @MayorofBromley0. Find out more at bromley.gov.uk/news/article/… #Orpington #Bromley
Mayor of Bromley cutting the ribbon to officially reopen Orpington Library, with the Leader of the Council, Executive Councillor, Mayoress and Ward Councillors

ALT Mayor of Bromley cutting the ribbon to officially reopen Orpington Library, with the Leader of the Council, Executive Councillor, Mayoress and Ward Councillors

Crowds watching a children’s book reading at the reopening of Orpington Library

ALT Crowds watching a children’s book reading at the reopening of Orpington Library

The Mayor of Bromley with Father Christmas at the reopening of Orpington Library

ALT The Mayor of Bromley with Father Christmas at the reopening of Orpington Library

Parent reading to their child in the refreshed children’s library area

ALT Parent reading to their child in the refreshed children’s library area

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Bromley Libraries retweeted
Chislehurst Matters@ChisMatters21 Dec 2025
Replying to @BromLibraries
Thanks for all the events you put on and all you do to help in our Library. Wishing all Chislehurst Library staff a very happy Christmas. 🎅🏼🎄
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Bromley Libraries retweeted
Chislehurst Matters@ChisMatters20 Dec 2025
Replying to @BromLibraries
Fabulous! Happy Christmas to you all! 🎄🎅
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Nathanael Lessore@NateLessore19 Dec 2025
What a wonderful evening! Libraries change lives! Saw that in action yesterday ☺️
Bromley Libraries@BromLibraries19 Dec 2025
Celebrating the reopening of #OrpingtonLibrary yesterday. Orpington local community attended in droves despite the heavy rain. Huge thanks to @lauramucha & @NateLessore who joined in the celebrations by running terrific events for children and young people! A Fantastic day!
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Bromley Libraries retweeted
Jen Carney@jennycarney24 Nov 2025
Replying to @BromLibraries @LBofBromley @GLL_UK @Better_UK @readingagency
It was great to meet the young readers 😁
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Bromley Libraries retweeted
Books for Keeps@BooksForKeeps13 Nov 2025
Out now! #BfK275, our seasonal special & a bumper issue: Books of the Year, unmissable gift guides inc #poetry & non-fiction. Authorgraph interview with Christopher Edge, Petr Horacek Windows into Illustration, Nicolette Jones interviews Lauren Child 🎁 booksforkeeps.co.uk/issue/bf…
Cover of the November issue of Books for Keeps featuring artwork by Lauren Child from her new book I am Wishing Every Minute for Christmas, listing the contents including Authorgraph interview with Christopher Edge, Windows into Illustration with Petr Horacek, and our unmissable Christmas gift guides.

ALT Cover of the November issue of Books for Keeps featuring artwork by Lauren Child from her new book I am Wishing Every Minute for Christmas, listing the contents including Authorgraph interview with Christopher Edge, Windows into Illustration with Petr Horacek, and our unmissable Christmas gift guides.

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Replying to @BromLibraries @WalkerBooksUK @LBofBromley @GLL_UK @Better_UK
Thanks for that lovely display!
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Bromley Libraries retweeted
The Carnegies@CarnegieMedals3 Nov 2025
The 2026 Carnegies nominations are live! 🎉 Join us in celebrating the exceptional storytelling and illustration recognised this year. 🏆 Get ready for an inspiring awards season! Congrats to all nominees! 📖❤️ carnegies.co.uk/nominations-… #Carnegies2026
Graphic with the Carnegies logo and text reading: 2026 Nominations Announced. #Carnegies2026 carnegies.co.uk

ALT Graphic with the Carnegies logo and text reading: 2026 Nominations Announced. #Carnegies2026 carnegies.co.uk

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Bromley Libraries retweeted
The Carnegies@CarnegieMedals24 Sep 2025
📚 The 26th September deadline is fast approaching @CILIPinfo members, so do join us in nominating your favourite children's and young adult books for the 2026 Carnegie Medals. Each CILIP member can nominate one exceptional title per Medal. 🏅Submit here: carnegies.co.uk/nominations
Graphic reading 'The nominations for 2026 are now open!'

ALT Graphic reading 'The nominations for 2026 are now open!'

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Bromley Libraries retweeted
Books for Keeps@BooksForKeeps20 Sep 2025
Weekend reading: the new issue of #BooksforKeeps, packed with articles, interviews, comment, news, reviews #childrensbooks Read it online or download and print 📚📚📚 booksforkeeps.co.uk/issue/bf…
Graphic advertising the new issue of online children's books review journal Books for Keeps.

ALT Graphic advertising the new issue of online children's books review journal Books for Keeps.

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Bromley Libraries retweeted
Bromley Council
@LBofBromley16 Sep 2025
Chislehurst Library is now open to the public following the completion of extensive refurbishment work. Over a thousand visitors have been welcomed into the space, with over 60 new members joining at the library so far. bromley.gov.uk/news/article/… #Chislehurst #Bromley
The Mayor of Bromley cutting the ribbon outside Chislehurst Library alongside guests, including the Mayoress and Leader of the Council.

ALT The Mayor of Bromley cutting the ribbon outside Chislehurst Library alongside guests, including the Mayoress and Leader of the Council.

The Mayor and Mayoress of Bromley with attendees at the reopening of Chislehurst Library.

ALT The Mayor and Mayoress of Bromley with attendees at the reopening of Chislehurst Library.

Crowds exploring the new facilities at the reopening of Chislehurst Library.

ALT Crowds exploring the new facilities at the reopening of Chislehurst Library.

Author Cerrie Burnell reading to attendees at the reopening of Chislehurst Library.

ALT Author Cerrie Burnell reading to attendees at the reopening of Chislehurst Library.

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Bromley Libraries retweeted
Chislehurst Matters@ChisMatters21 Aug 2025
We will be there and hope you will be too!
Bromley Libraries@BromLibraries21 Aug 2025
THIS IS TOMORROW!! Come and see the beautiful refurbished Chislehurst Library and of course wonderful @cerrieburnell We can’t wait!!
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Bromley Libraries retweeted
The Carnegies@CarnegieMedals19 Aug 2025
Summertime shoutout to @youthlibraries and all our judges! Their dedication make these Awards possible 👏 A special mention to our stellar #Carnegies2025 Chair of Judges Ros Harding, for leading our librarian judges through another amazing year of reading! 🌟 📷: Tom Pilston
Ros Harding at the podium during the 2025 Carnegies ceremony with a slide of the judges behind her

ALT Ros Harding at the podium during the 2025 Carnegies ceremony with a slide of the judges behind her

The 2025 Carnegies judges posing for a group photo at the ceremony in front of the branded wall

ALT The 2025 Carnegies judges posing for a group photo at the ceremony in front of the branded wall

Judges seated during the 2025 ceremony, smiling and clapping

ALT Judges seated during the 2025 ceremony, smiling and clapping

A judge smiling during the Carnegies reception with a rainbow fan in hand

ALT A judge smiling during the Carnegies reception with a rainbow fan in hand

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Bromley Libraries retweeted
Bromley Council
@LBofBromley15 Aug 2025
Newly refurbished Chislehurst library @BromLibraries re-opens again on Friday 22 August at 11a.m. following completion of the recent refurbishment work bromley.gov.uk/news/article/…
Picture of front door of Chislehurst Library

ALT Picture of front door of Chislehurst Library

Picture of ‘Library re-opening’ banner, pinned to railings outside library

ALT Picture of ‘Library re-opening’ banner, pinned to railings outside library

Picture of children’s section in Chislehurst Library and the mural

ALT Picture of children’s section in Chislehurst Library and the mural

Picture of inside Chislehurst Library showing books

ALT Picture of inside Chislehurst Library showing books

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Bromley Libraries retweeted
The Reading Agency@readingagency8 Aug 2025
Check out this week’s #StoryGarden booklist theme: Quests & Journeys: Daring missions, journeys and bold discoveries. Head to your library or explore the books here 👉️ bit.ly/41ZHlL0 #SummerReadingChallenge
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Tomorrow's a chance to put your smartphone away. It's #NationalBookLoversDay... 📚 And a library card is free! Pick up a @LewishamLibs card at lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/l…, or visit bromley.gov.uk/libraries for @BromLibraries.
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