Events | Blackfen Community Library

Afternoon Tea at Rooted Coffee House

by Sharon Marriott | 29 May, 2025 | Rooted | 0 Comments

Join us on Wednesday 2nd July from 2-3pm for a delightful Afternoon Tea. Gather your family and friends for a charming afternoon filled with treats that will surely get you in the mood for summer....

Messy Church Party

by Sharon Marriott | 29 May, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Event, Family | 0 Comments

Come and join us for our Messy Church Party on Saturday 14th June 2pm. With singing, crafts, games, story, fun and food. Book your space via our Eventbrite...

Kids meet the Police

by Sharon Marriott | 28 May, 2025 | Family | 0 Comments

We are excited that the Safer Neighbourhood Team from the MET Police are coming to join us on Friday 30th May 1-2pm. Come and meet your local police team, try on some uniform and enjoy some...

Library & Coffee Shop Refit

by Sharon Marriott | 22 May, 2025 | blackfen community announcement | 0 Comments

We are letting you know that we will be temporarily closing our doors to enhance our facilities, making your experience in our Coffee Shop and library even more enjoyable. Our closure will take...

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Teen Book Reviews

by Sharon Marriott | Apr 4, 2024 | Book Reviews

Book Review: Maze Runner by James Dashner My favorite book is The Maze Runner by James Dashner, which is part of a collection of 5 other dystopian books. I am reviewing this book because I really enjoyed reading it and have read this, as well as the other books,...

Hub Workshop

by Sharon Marriott | Apr 3, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Youth

Coming on the 26th April our first Youth Workshop!! If you are in school years 7-11 come along for fun, friendship, games and lots lots more... Book your free place on Blackfen Community Library Eventbrite.

Ancestry and Family History

by Sharon Marriott | Mar 27, 2024 | Uncategorized

Join us at Blackfen Community Library where we will be joined by members of the North West Kent Family History Society who will be hosting an open morning where family history volunteers will show you how to trace your ancestors and also how to access the many free...

Alpha Course

by Sharon Marriott | Mar 27, 2024 | blackfen community announcement

Join us in Rooted Coffee House where we will be exploring life's big questions together. Sign up on Eventbrite. Starts Wed 17th April 8pm for 6 weeks.@hello_blackfen@helloblackfenGet in...

Easter Church Breakfast

by Sharon Marriott | Mar 22, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Event

Join us on Easter Sunday morning for a special Easter Day Gathering 10-11.30am. Why not come along for bacon rolls and hot cross buns from 9.15am? Book you breakfast here@hello_blackfen@helloblackfen[custom-facebook-feed...

The Strength Course is back

by Sharon Marriott | Mar 21, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Youth

A fun and interactive 6 week personal development course for boys ages 11-15. Through fun activities, the sessions will help to develop a strong sense of personal identity, confidence, purpose for the future and the chance to make new friends. With gifts, snacks and...

The Shine Course is back

by Sharon Marriott | Mar 21, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Youth

The SHINE Course is starting again at Blackfen Community Library on Thursday 25 April. If you have girls aged 11-15 then sign them up now via Eventbrite! The Shine Course is a fun and interactive 6 week personal development course. Through fun activities, the sessions...

Easter Holiday Activities

by Sharon Marriott | Mar 13, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Event, Family

Join us this Easter for lots of fun and games. We have an Easter Treasure Hunt - get a clue sheet from the front desk and find all the clues around the library and then exchange your answer for a little treat (starts on 2nd April). Check out all our events over Easter...

Book Reviews

by Sharon Marriott | Mar 6, 2024 | Book Reviews

Book Review: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus I didn’t read this book when it was first published as for some reason, I thought it sounded a bit boring and sciencey – I couldn’t have been more wrong !! It is a captivating read – sad, funny and uplifting all at...

Easter Afternoon Tea

by Sharon Marriott | Mar 6, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Event

Join us on Wednesday 27th March from 2pm for a special Easter Afternoon Tea. Bring your family or friends and enjoy a lovely selection of sandwiches, fresh scones with jam and cream, a variety of mini treats including Easter treats served with never-ending tea or a...