Events | Blackfen Community Library

The Shine Course is back

by Sharon Marriott | 24 August, 2026 | blackfen community announcement, Youth | 0 Comments

The SHINE Course is starting again at Blackfen Community Library on Wednesday 30th September 2026. If you have girls aged 11-15 (at secondary school) then sign them up now via Eventbrite! The Shine...

The Strength Course is back

by Sharon Marriott | 24 August, 2026 | blackfen community announcement, Youth | 0 Comments

A fun and interactive 6 week personal development course for boys ages 11-15 (in secondary school) starts Thursday 1st October 2026. Through fun activities, the sessions will help to develop a...

Coffee & Health

by Sharon Marriott | 24 August, 2026 | Event | 0 Comments

Come and join Samten, a professional nurse, for an informal chat about health related topics over a coffee. The first session at the end of August is focussed on Skin Health. Meeting every last...

IT Workshop: Make the most of the internet

by Sharon Marriott | 24 August, 2026 | Event | 0 Comments

Join our IT Buddies to learn more about how to understand the internet and being online. Just come along - everyone welcome! On Friday 18 Sept 2.30pm at Blackfen Community Library. Check out our...

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Parenting Support Zoom

by Sharon Marriott | Sep 4, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Family

Are you a parent or carer of a primary aged child? Would you like some support on how to parent your child? Then join our Zoom. With advice and support from a trained counsellor and experiences and stories from other parents - find the support you need. Mondays 22 and...

Quiz Night 26 September

by Sharon Marriott | Aug 27, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Event

Join us for a fun fundraising event on Friday 26th September 7.30pm (doors open 7.15pm). Sign up as a team: maximum 8 adults. The cost is £5 per person (payable on the door) and all the proceeds go back into the running of our commmunity library. Rooted Coffee House...

We’re looking for feedback…

by Sharon Marriott | Aug 27, 2025 | Event, Family

Tell us what you think of what we do - good or improvements!! We would love to hear from you. Find the short form here

Messy Church Party

by Sharon Marriott | Aug 27, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Event, Family

Come and join us for our Messy Church Party on Saturday 13th September 2-3.30pm. With singing, crafts, games, story, fun and food. Book your space via our Eventbrite page.@hello_blackfen@helloblackfen[custom-facebook-feed...

Kids meet the Police

by Sharon Marriott | Aug 6, 2025 | Family

We are excited that the Safer Neighbourhood Team from the MET Police are coming to join us on Thursday 14th August 2-3pm. Come and meet your local police team, try on some uniform and enjoy some activities with...

First Aid for Adults

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 22, 2025 | Event

Come and join Elijah from St John's Ambulance to learn more about family first aid, baby resus and adult resus and major bleeding. Book via library Eventbrite page.

Lark on Location

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 17, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Event

Lark on Location is coming to Blackfen Community Library. Check out all the details on the programme for events. Book for Library events below and check out more information on larksidcup.com

Summer 2025 Activities

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 10, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Family

Check out all our activities for children this summer... and keep a look out for our special Summer Reading Challenge Activities over the Summer Holidays at Blackfen Community Library on our website and social media. Sign up at Blackfen Community Library from 5th July...

Summer Reading Challenge & Treasure Hunt

by Sharon Marriott | Jun 11, 2025 | Uncategorized

Get ready for The Summer Reading Challenge, arriving at Blackfen Community Library this summer. Starting on Sat 5th July to Sat 6th Sept 2025. Children are being asked to read 6 books. As they read library books, they will collect stickers for their folders. If they...

Afternoon Tea at Rooted Coffee House

by Sharon Marriott | May 29, 2025 | Rooted

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. Enjoy our special offer of £12 per adult. Our Afternoon Tea features a...