Events | Blackfen Community Library

Donate – 10 for £10

by Sharon Marriott | 11 May, 2026 | blackfen community announcement | 0 Comments

Did you know it is our 10th Anniversary in 2026!! Do you love what we do here at Blackfen Community Library? Then help us continue to impact our community for the next 10 years and provide free...

10th Anniversary Celebrations

by Sharon Marriott | 13 May, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

We are celebrating 10 Years of Blackfen Community Library and Rooted Coffee House! Join us at one of our celebrations on Saturday 30th May. If you have children, book in for our Family Pirate Party...

Hub in May – No Filter Needed Workshop

by Sharon Marriott | 5 May, 2026 | Youth | 0 Comments

Our Hub workshops are held in a fun and active environment. Learn new skills, improve your mental health and make new friends! Big variety of topics and best of all they are all free! This one is...

May Half Term 2026

by Sharon Marriott | 5 May, 2026 | Event | 0 Comments

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...

News & Events

All the latest news and events from Blackfen Community library

Messy Church Party

by Sharon Marriott | Aug 29, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Event, Family

Come and join us for our monthly Messy Church Party on the second Saturday of the month. Every month there's a different theme to explore. With singing, craft, games, stories, faith, fun and food. Book your space via our Eventbrite...

Children’s term time clubs start back on 10 September

by Sharon Marriott | Aug 29, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Family

We run all sorts of clubs for kids during the term. From stay n play to craft sessions, lego to song and storytimes. Don't forget to sign your kids up to read with our Book Buddies on a Tues or Wed. All our clubs return from the summer on the 10th September. We hope...

Know Your Numbers: Blood Pressure checks

by Sharon Marriott | Aug 21, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Event

On 3rd September 10.30am-2pm the team from Bexley Wellbeing Partnership and NHS South East London will be with us in the library to offer free Blood Pressure checks and to talk to you about your scores. They will be able to answer any questions you may have. Do spread...

Book Reviews by Teens

by Sharon Marriott | Aug 8, 2024 | Book Reviews

The Silent Patient - by Alex Michalides This book is about a women named Alicia Berenson, her life is seemingly perfect. She is a famous painter married to a high up fashion photographer, she lives in a big house with windows overlooking a beautiful park in a rich...

Book Reviews

by Sharon Marriott | Aug 8, 2024 | Book Reviews

Batting for the Poor, a biography of David Sheppard by Andrew Bradstock This is a great read for a certain type of person, someone with an interest in cricket, the best of Christianity and the place of the church in society. If none of those things interest you, you...

Coffee & Books

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 18, 2024 | Books, Regular Groups and Activities

Come and join us for our monthly Coffee & Books book club. On the first Friday of the month 11-12noon. Grab a coffee from Rooted Coffee House and then join us to discuss our latest reads!! Everybody welcome - all books and genres discussed and we might even all...

Messy Church Party

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 18, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Event, Family

Hepatitis C Testing

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 18, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Event

On 30th July 10am-12noon the team from Kent Hepatitis Network will be with us in the library to offer free Hepatitis C testing and to answer any questions you may have. Do spread the word and come...

Meno Cafe – coming on 7th August

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 11, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, support group

Jackie Fisher was with us in July exploring the topic of Menopause. Jackie is a trained menopause wellness practitioner with plenty of knowledge about everything to do with the menopause. She shared about some of the triggers and symptoms of the menopause as well as...

Eltham Pharmacy Health Checks

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 11, 2024 | blackfen community announcement

On 23rd July 10am-12noon the team from Eltham Pharmacy will be with us in the library to answer any health related questions you might have and also to do free blood pressure checks and ear examinations. Do spread the word and come...