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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Easter Hub Workshop

by Sharon Marriott | Mar 26, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Youth

Our workshops are done in a fun and active environment. Learn new skills, improve your mental fitness and make new friends! Big variation of topics and best of all they are all free! This one is all about finding out you are unique - you even get to hammer nails too!...

Messy Easter Church Party

by Sharon Marriott | Mar 26, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Event, Family

Come and join us for our Messy Easter Church Party on Wednesday 9th April 2pm. With singing, crafts, games, story, fun and food. Book your space via our Eventbrite page.@hello_blackfen@helloblackfen[custom-facebook-feed...

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

by Sharon Marriott | Mar 26, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Event, Family

Join us for a delightful and nutritious breakfast designed especially for kids! Enjoy a morning filled with fun table activities, and don’t miss the chance to meet the Easter Bunny—receive a special gift and capture the moment with a photo! The children's breakfast...

Easter Holiday Activities 25

by Sharon Marriott | Mar 26, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Family

This Easter, we warmly invite you to bring your children along to Blackfen Community Library for an exciting array of fun activities designed to spark their imagination and creativity. Be sure to book your spots on Eventbrite where necessary, as we have a fantastic...

NEW Energy Cafe

by Sharon Marriott | Mar 24, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Regular Groups and Activities

We are starting a new Energy Cafe at Blackfen Community Library. Come and meet the team from SELCE who can assist you with anything related to Energy!! This energy cafe is a safe space where you can drop-in to for 1:1 in person advice on anything relating to energy....

Family Cooking Workshop

by Sharon Marriott | Feb 28, 2025 | Family

Bring your child along for our family friendly child cookery workshop. Come and learn how to make a veggie soup and a bread pudding. All the ingredients and equipment will be supplied. Suitable for children aged 4-11 years old (one child and one grown up per booking)....

Pancake Fun

by Sharon Marriott | Feb 28, 2025 | Event, Family

Book in for our Pancake Making Treat! - a chance to spend some quality time with your child and leave all the mess at the library! Make some pancakes, add some delicious toppings and then eat them. All mixed in with games, challenges a quiz and more!! More details on...

Messy Church Party

by Sharon Marriott | Feb 20, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Event, Family

Come and join us for our Messy Church Party on Saturday 8th March 2pm. With singing, crafts, games, story, fun and food. Book your space via our Eventbrite page.@hello_blackfen@helloblackfen[custom-facebook-feed...

Meet the Author & Book Launch: Simon Sandys-Winsch

by Sharon Marriott | Feb 19, 2025 | Event, New books

Discover the rich tapestry of the Tudor era through Simon Sandys-Winsch's new illustrated dictionary, where words come alive with tales of intrigue, innovation, and iconic figures. This captivating resource not only enriches your vocabulary but also transports you to...

Quiz Night 14 March

by Sharon Marriott | Feb 11, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Event

Join us for a fun fundraising event on Friday 14th March 7.30pm (doors open 7.15pm). Sign up as a team: maximum 8 adults. The cost is £5 per person and all the proceeds go back into the running of our commmunity library. Rooted Coffee House will be open selling...