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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The Strength Course is back

by Sharon Marriott | Jan 2, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Youth

A fun and interactive 6 week personal development course for boys ages 11-15 (in secondary school). 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....

The Shine Course is back

by Sharon Marriott | Jan 2, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Youth

The SHINE Course is starting again at Blackfen Community Library on Monday 27th January. If you have girls aged 11-15 (at secondary school) then sign them up now via Eventbrite! The Shine Course is a fun and interactive 6 week personal development course. Through fun...

Family Cooking Workshop

by Sharon Marriott | Jan 2, 2025 | Family

Bring your child along for our family friendly child cookery workshop. Come and learn how to make a lentil shepherd's pie and banana pancakes. All the ingredients and equipment will be supplied. Suitable for children aged 4-11 years old (one child and one grown up per...

Christmas Opening Hours

by Sharon Marriott | Dec 10, 2024 | blackfen community announcement

We will be closed from Saturday 21st December 1pm and we will re-open on Thursday 2nd January 2025 9.30am. Don't forget to take out a few books or jigsaws for Christmas!!

Hub Workshop

by Sharon Marriott | Nov 28, 2024 | 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 building friendships! Aimed at school years 7-11 For more...

Christmas Afternoon Tea

by Sharon Marriott | Nov 28, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Rooted

Join us on Wednesday 18th December from 2pm for a special Christmas Afternoon Tea. Bring your family or friends and enjoy a lovely selection of festive sandwiches, fresh scones with jam and cream, a variety of mini Christmassy treats served with never-ending tea or a...

Christingles & Carols

by Sharon Marriott | Nov 28, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Event, Family

We are making Christingles to get in the mood for Christmas. Come and join us on Tuesday 17th December 4pm. Once we have made our Christingles we will then light our candles and sing some lovely carols together. Book your space via our Eventbrite...

Messy Christmas Party

by Sharon Marriott | Nov 28, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Event, Family

Come and join us for our special Messy Christmas Party on Saturday 14th December 2pm. All about Christmas! With singing, crafts, games, the Christmas story, fun and food. Book your space via our Eventbrite...

Gingerbread Family Fun

by Sharon Marriott | Nov 21, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Family

Come and join us for a fun afternoon decorating gingerbread houses and men - for adults and children. We will supply everything you need - just bring a big box to take them home in. On Friday 13th December, Wednesday 18th December and Friday 20th December @ 3.45pm....

Gingerbread House Decorating

by Sharon Marriott | Nov 14, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Event

Come and join us for a fun evening for adults decorating gingerbread houses - don't let the kids have all the fun this Christmas. We will supply everything you need - just bring a big box to take it home in. We'll even give you a mulled wine or prosecco as you arrive....