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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Seed Talk & Seed Swap

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

Come along to hear Pip from Woodlands Garden Centre, West Kingsdown tell us all about how to look after our gardens and allotments. Find out all about propagation and seeds and even swap your seeds with others! With tips for established gardeners as well as new and...

Adult ADHD Support & Information

by Sharon Marriott | Feb 9, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Event, support group

Come and meet the team from the Adult ADHD Service from the Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust. They are hosting a session at Blackfen Community Library on Thursday 27th February 2-3pm. Learn about Adult ADHD: it's symptoms, management and how you can seek help. Just come...

Meet the Author & Book Reading

by Sharon Marriott | Feb 5, 2025 | Books

Come and meet local author Debra Oki, Saturday 22nd February 10-11am at Blackfen Community Library. Debra will be sharing her new book, 'Thirty Days of Walking in Joy'. This book is all about finding happiness in simple things and spreading joy every day. Hear Debra...

February Half Term 2025

by Sharon Marriott | Feb 1, 2025 | Event

Bored this half term? Not sure what to do with your kids? Come along to Blackfen Community Library. Let the kids play in our children's area with some toys and pretend play or join one of our activities. Spaces are limited on our activities so don't miss out! Book on...

Hub Workshop

by Sharon Marriott | Jan 30, 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 healthy eating and your mental health - you even get to cook...

Age UK Benefit Check

by Sharon Marriott | Jan 24, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Event

Pop in to speak to one of the Age UK Team to check on whether you are getting all the benefits you need. Read the information below for what to bring with you. Tuesday 11th February at Blackfen Community Library...

Family Cooking Workshop

by Sharon Marriott | Jan 24, 2025 | Family

Bring your child along for our family friendly child cookery workshop. Come and learn how to make a vegetable frittata and an apple crumble. All the ingredients and equipment will be supplied. Suitable for children aged 4-11 years old (one child and one grown up per...

Messy Church Party

by Sharon Marriott | Jan 24, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Event, Family

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

Barclays Fraud Talk

by Sharon Marriott | Jan 9, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Event

Join Barclays for an informative session on the latest Fraud & Scams tactics and how to safeguard yourself in the digital age. Learn practical tips, insights, and strategies to stay one step ahead of cybercriminals....

Code with Lego Workshop

by Sharon Marriott | Jan 3, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Family, Youth

We will be joined by the team from 'Ignite Hubs' as they teach us how to use coding to make Lego come alive! Using Lego Spike Essential and Prime. Saad Koubeissi, Head of EdTech, will be the instructor. He is a highly experienced developer, passionate about Lego and a...