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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IT Workshop: GP Apps and NHS App

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 9, 2026 | Event

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

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 9, 2026 | blackfen community announcement, Family

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

Hub Summer Fun

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 9, 2026 | blackfen community announcement, Youth

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

by Sharon Marriott | Jun 16, 2026 | blackfen community announcement, Family

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

by Sharon Marriott | Jun 16, 2026 | blackfen community announcement, Family

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...

10th Anniversary Celebrations

by Sharon Marriott | May 13, 2026 | blackfen community announcement

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 from 10-12pm with Gem from CBeebies Swashbuckle or for the grown ups...

Donate – 10 for £10

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

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 activities, groups and support by giving to our 10 for £10 campaign....

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...