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

New Opening Hours on Sat 8 June

by Sharon Marriott | May 9, 2024 | blackfen community announcement

From Saturday 8th June we will be changing our Opening Times to 9.30am to 1pm on Saturdays. Don't forget that we can offer the library space as a party venue for family gatherings. With flexible space such as the coffee house, group seating area and the kids area this...

Messy Church Party

by Sharon Marriott | Apr 19, 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...

Parentalk: 6 week Online Parenting Support Course

by Sharon Marriott | Apr 19, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Family

Are you a parent? Would you like some support on how to parent your primary aged child? Then join our 6 week parentalk course on Zoom. With advice and support from a trained counsellor and experiences and stories from other parents - find the support you need....

Book Launch for kids – Jackie Fisher

by Sharon Marriott | Apr 17, 2024 | Books, Family

Join us at Blackfen Community Library where we will be joined by Jackie Fisher for the release of her new book 'I'm Not Eating That!' Jackie will be reading the story and there will be books available for you to buy. Meet Lewis and Zoe from the Oliver Steeper...

Teen Book Reviews

by Sharon Marriott | Apr 4, 2024 | Book Reviews

Book Review: Maze Runner by James Dashner My favorite book is The Maze Runner by James Dashner, which is part of a collection of 5 other dystopian books. I am reviewing this book because I really enjoyed reading it and have read this, as well as the other books,...

Hub Workshop

by Sharon Marriott | Apr 3, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Youth

Coming on the 26th April our first Youth Workshop!! If you are in school years 7-11 come along for fun, friendship, games and lots lots more... Book your free place on Blackfen Community Library Eventbrite.

Ancestry and Family History

by Sharon Marriott | Mar 27, 2024 | Uncategorized

Join us at Blackfen Community Library where we will be joined by members of the North West Kent Family History Society who will be hosting an open morning where family history volunteers will show you how to trace your ancestors and also how to access the many free...

Alpha Course

by Sharon Marriott | Mar 27, 2024 | blackfen community announcement

Join us in Rooted Coffee House where we will be exploring life's big questions together. Sign up on Eventbrite. Starts Wed 17th April 8pm for 6 weeks.@hello_blackfen@helloblackfenGet in...

Easter Church Breakfast

by Sharon Marriott | Mar 22, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Event

Join us on Easter Sunday morning for a special Easter Day Gathering 10-11.30am. Why not come along for bacon rolls and hot cross buns from 9.15am? Book you breakfast here@hello_blackfen@helloblackfen[custom-facebook-feed...

The Strength Course is back

by Sharon Marriott | Mar 21, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Youth

A fun and interactive 6 week personal development course for boys ages 11-15. 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. With gifts, snacks and...