Events | Blackfen Community Library

Library Mini Refit

by Sharon Marriott | 20 July, 2026 | blackfen community announcement | 0 Comments

We are letting you know that we will be temporarily closing our doors to enhance our computer facilities, making your experience in our Coffee Shop and library even more enjoyable. Our closure will...

Summer 2026 Activities

by Sharon Marriott | 9 July, 2026 | blackfen community announcement, Family | 0 Comments

Check out all our activities for children this summer... Sign up, where needed, on Blackfen Community Library Eventbrite.

What a parent says about our library…

by Sharon Marriott | 29 July, 2026 | Book Reviews | 0 Comments

Do come along and experience our Community Hub here at Blackfen Community Library. With groups and activities for all ages we would love to welcome you here. Whether you want a Barista coffee,...

Isobel’s Book Reviews

by Sharon Marriott | 27 July, 2026 | Book Reviews | 0 Comments

The Fire Court by Andrew Taylor Set after the Great Fire of London in 1666, it follows James Marwood, who is a clerk at the Fire Court. He manages to find himself solving a murder after hearing his...

IT Workshop: GP Apps and NHS App

by Sharon Marriott | 9 July, 2026 | Event | 0 Comments

Join our IT Buddies to learn more about how to understand the internet and being online and using Apps with NHS and GP surgeries. Just come along - everyone welcome! On Friday 24th July 2.30pm at...

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Hub in May – No Filter Needed Workshop

by Sharon Marriott | May 5, 2026 | Youth

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 all about finding out that courage can shape our lives and eat some...

May Half Term 2026

by Sharon Marriott | May 5, 2026 | 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...

Book Amnesty 5-16 May

by Sharon Marriott | May 5, 2026 | Books

Take part in our Book Amnesty from 5th to 16th May 2026 and seize the chance to comb through your shelves and spaces for any books from the Blackfen Community Library that you might have missed. Return them to us without any concerns about fines and help us breathe...

Do you shop at Tesco?

by Sharon Marriott | Apr 29, 2026 | blackfen community announcement

Support Blackfen Community Library - Vote for Blackfen Community Library at Tesco stores! Help us win up to £1,500 through Tesco Stronger Starts. Every time you shop at a participating Tesco store, you'll receive a blue token. Simply pop your token in our box to vote!...

Do you shop at Co-op?

by Sharon Marriott | Apr 29, 2026 | blackfen community announcement

We’re part of the Co-op UK Local Community Fund. Co-op Members can help us raise funds for our project by choosing 'Blackfen Community Library' as their cause at https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/100155 Do help us raise more money for the Library by choosing us on...

Children’s Author – Katie Ford

by Sharon Marriott | Apr 22, 2026 | Uncategorized

Come and join Katie Ford as she reads her new children's story - 'The Gnome with No Name' and does some creative activities afterwards. On Friday 1st May 10.30am at Blackfen Community Library. No need to book - just come along.

IT Workshop: A-Z of Online Terms

by Sharon Marriott | Apr 16, 2026 | Event

Join our IT Buddies to learn more about how to understand the internet and being online with an A-Z of terminology. Just come along - everyone welcome! On Wednesday 29th April 10am at Blackfen Community Library. Check out our other IT workshops each month. No need to...

Family Cooking Workshop

by Sharon Marriott | Apr 7, 2026 | Family

Bring your child along for our family friendly child cookery workshop. BUDGET AND FAMILY FRIENDLY INGREDIENTS LEARN ABOUT ENERGY EFFICIENCY, BATCH COOKING & USING AIR FRYERS CREATE A BALANCED NUTRITIOUS MEAL MAKE A VEGETABLE STIR FRY WITH EDAMAME BEANS All the...

New Gen Church Easter Sunday

by Sharon Marriott | Mar 19, 2026 | Event

Join us on Sunday 5th April from 10am for our Easter Sunday Gathering. We will be celebrating the resurrection of Jesus with songs, teaching, prayer, games, fun and a visit from the Easter Bunny! Book in for a free Easter Breakfast - sign up...

The Strength Course is back

by Sharon Marriott | Mar 19, 2026 | blackfen community announcement, Youth

A fun and interactive 6 week personal development course for boys ages 11-15 (in secondary school) starts Wednesday 22nd April 2026. Through fun activities, the sessions will help to develop a strong sense of personal identity, confidence, purpose for the future and...