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Hundreds of books given away on World Book Night at Forest Hill Library
3:25pm Saturday 12th March 2011 in News
Cllr Chris Best
WORLD Book Night was celebrated in Lewisham with over 100 books being gifted to readers.
Over 50 people celebrated the UK’s first World Book Night at Forest Hill Library in Dartmouth Road last Saturday (March 5).
Over 100 books were gifted by book lovers to other members of the public.
The event was also used to showcase published writers who live locally with readings from Chrissie Gittins, Bronia Kita, Lucreta La Pierre, Steve Smith, Nii Ayikwei Parkes and Jaki Thomas.
Lewisham’s cabinet member for community Services, Cllr Chris Best and ward Councillor Alex Feakes supported the event.
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