Groups Are Running

Don’t miss out! Groups every day! New groups starting soon…

Make new friends

Join one of our groups and meet local people with similar interests

Groups for Every Interest

If you can’t see a group you fancy – let us know and we’ll see if we can start one!

Groups and Activities for Adults

Our groups and activities offer something for everyone, young and old, so drop in, make new friends and have fun! Click on each day to see which groups are on!

Mondays

Kintsugi Hope Wellbeing Group

7.45pm – 9pm

Join with other members of the community for a course centred around mental health and wellbeing. The next course is starting 19 September 22. Email us to let us know you would like to join us… hello@blackfencommunitylibrary.org

Tuesdays

Digital Support

10am – 12pm and 3pm – 4.30pm

Come along and get some help for anything digital – support using computers, laptops, ipads, iphones, support to fill in forms online or access the internet or help with banking online etc… Our dedicated Digital Champions are here to help you!!

Friendship Cafe

11am – 12pm

Join with other members of the community for a coffee and a chat.

Bexley Deaf Centre – Hearing Aid Clinic

3rd Tuesday of the month

10am – 12pm

Come along to get advice, help and support with your hearing aids. Runs fortnightly – check on 0208 301 1433 for the next session.

Bexley Carers Memory Support Group

11am – 1pm

A group for people with memory loss and their carers. Please phone 0208 302 8011 or email joanne@carerssupport.org for more information.

Wellbeing Journey

8pm – 8.45pm on Zoom

Join us for this wellbeing course. Email us to find out when the next course is running! email hello@blackfencommunitylibrary.org

Wednesdays

SEND Parental Support Coffee Morning

1st Wednesday of the month 10-11.30am

Come along and chat with other parents and carers to support each other, learn from each other and have an hour for yourself!!

Dementia Voice Group

2nd Wednesday of the month 2-3pm

This group offers the opportunity for people affected by Dementia to use their personal experiences to help shape the work that the Alzheimer’s Society does. Contact Catherine Littlejohns on 07562 906496 or catherine.littlejohns@alzheimers.org.uk for more information.

Evergreen Befriending Coffee Morning

4th Wednesday of the month 11am-1pm

Come along and have a coffee and chat. Contact 01322 431765 or email befriending@evergreencarebexley.org for more details.

Digital Support

2-4pm

Come along and get some help for anything digital – support using computers, laptops, ipads, iphones, support to fill in forms online or access the internet or help with banking online etc… Our dedicated Digital Champions are here to help you!!

Thursdays

Not Just Books!

1st Thursday of the month 12pm – 1pm

Join us for a chat about the books, films, TV, plays, audios, kindles you have been reading, watching and listening to. Get inspired to try something new or share your love of entertainment with someone else. Each month we will discuss a different genre/theme.

Refugee Coffee Morning

10.30am – 11.30am

If you are a refugee and new to the area join us for a free tea and coffee and get to know some local people.

Age UK Coffee Morning

10.30am – 12.30pm

Come along for a free tea or coffee, chat and get information on Age UK services in Bexley. For more information and to book in please phone 0208 300 0883.

Bexley Carers Coffee Morning

2nd Thursday of the month 10.30am – 12.30pm

A chance for carers and former carers to have a coffee and a chat.

Knit n Natter

1pm – 3pm

Join us to knit, crochet or embroider – bring your own projects. Any ability welcome.

Digital Support

2.30pm – 4pm

Need support with anything digital – phone or computer or laptop help? Come and ask our Digital Champions who would love to help you.

Fridays

Need help choosing a book?

Come and chat to our librarians on a Friday morning – they know more about our book stock than anyone! They will be able to recommend a book or two…

FREE Financial Advice

10am-12pm

Come and meet James Westpfel, a financial advisor, to ask any quesions you may have about anything financial!

Colouring Club for Adults

10.30-11.30am

Enjoy colouring to help you unwind and relax and meet some new people. Bring your own or we can supply!!

Coffee Morning

11am – 12pm

Meet new local friends for a natter and cup of something nice!

Scrabble Club

1:30pm – 3:30pm

Multiply your brain cells with our friendly Scrabble club. Why not come along for a game?

Craft Club for Adults – 2nd and 4th Friday of each month

1 – 3pm

Try new crafts with our friendly craft group. Craft materials supplied sometimes requiring a fee of 50p or £1. Check in with the front desk for availability of places!