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Clothes Swap Shop 14 Sep
Join us on Monday 14 September 11am-1pm for a Clothes Swap Shop where you can bring your unwanted good quality clothes items and swap them for someone else's treasures. Free to come along and Rooted will be open for treats and refreshments. Make a day of it bring your...
Ageing Well Together 27 Aug
Join us for this engaging afternoon of discussion, learning and friendship. Find out about wellbeing for over 65s, join in a mini exercise class with Blackfen Chiropractors and enjoy a Barista coffee and cake. Find out all about the activities that happen at Blackfen...
What a parent says about our library…
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, printing, free wifi, to read a book, join in an activity or let the kids...
Isobel’s Book Reviews
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 Fathers' claim about a murder at court! Out of five stars I would...
Library Mini Refit
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 take place from 3-5 August. We invite you to come and explore our...
IT Workshop: GP Apps and NHS App
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 Blackfen Community Library. Check out our other IT workshops each...
Summer 2026 Activities
Check out all our activities for children this summer... Sign up, where needed, on Blackfen Community Library Eventbrite.
Hub Summer Fun
Our Hub sessions are safe spaces where 11-16s can come and meet people, make friends, do some craft, play some fun games and get creative and eat some great snacks! Aimed at young people in school years 7-11 For more information email...
Summer Reading Challenge & Treasure Hunt
Get ready for The Summer Reading Challenge, arriving at Blackfen Community Library this summer. Starting on Tuesday 7th July to Friday 4th Sept 2026. Children are being asked to read 6 books. As they read library books, they will collect stickers for their folders. If...
Breastfeeding & Weaning Support
Come and join Sue Burbidge to gain some expert advise on breastfeeding and weaning your child from birth to age 4. No need to book - just come along. Wednesday 8th July 11am-12pm at Blackfen Community...
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