Events | Blackfen Community Library

Quiz Night 14 March

by Sharon Marriott | 11 February, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Event | 0 Comments

Join us for a fun fundraising event on Friday 14th March 7.30pm (doors open 7.15pm). Sign up as a team: maximum 8 adults. The cost is £5 per person and all the proceeds go back into the running of...

Messy Church Party

by Sharon Marriott | 20 February, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Event, Family | 0 Comments

Come and join us for our Messy Church Party on Saturday 8th March 2pm. With singing, crafts, games, story, fun and food. Book your space via our Eventbrite...

Meet the Author & Book Launch: Simon Sandys-Winsch

by Sharon Marriott | 19 February, 2025 | Event, New books | 0 Comments

Discover the rich tapestry of the Tudor era through Simon Sandys-Winsch's new illustrated dictionary, where words come alive with tales of intrigue, innovation, and iconic figures. This captivating...

Seed Talk & Seed Swap

by Sharon Marriott | 11 February, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Event | 0 Comments

Come along to hear Pip from Woodlands Garden Centre, West Kingsdown tell us all about how to look after our gardens and allotments. Find out all about propagation and seeds and even swap your seeds...

News & Events

All the latest news and events from Blackfen Community library

Queen Elizabeth II

by Sharon Marriott | Sep 14, 2022 | blackfen community announcement

After the sad news of the death of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II we are reflecting on her life and our future. As the nation mourn her loss and prepare for her funeral, we are grateful for her service to our country and many others around the...

Book Reviews

by Sharon Marriott | Sep 7, 2022 | Book Reviews

Book Review: Box 88 by Charles Cumming This book had a very interesting storyline that kept you on the edge of your seat. The genre of this book is a thriller which adds tension for readers who enjoy these type of books, since you never know what might change as soon...

Our Quiz Night is back

by Sharon Marriott | Aug 26, 2022 | blackfen community announcement

The Big Quiz Night Join us for a fun fundraising event on Friday 23rd September 7.30pm (doors open 7pm). Sign up as a team: maximum 8 adults. The cost is £5 per person and all the proceeds go back into the running of our commmunity library. Rooted Coffee House will be...

11+ Support for Kids and Parents of Year 4/5

by Sharon Marriott | Aug 25, 2022 | blackfen community announcement, Family

Do you have children in Year 5 preparing for the 11+ next year? Do you have any questions? Join us this September to help you get your head around the 11+ test for next year. Explore Learning will be running 2 sessions at Blackfen Community Library. On Friday 9 Sep...

Couples Evening

by Sharon Marriott | Aug 23, 2022 | blackfen community announcement, Family

Join us on Friday October 7th for a free evening out with nibbles and wine looking at the art of communication. Good communication makes a relationship great! We will give you some tips and strategies to help you in your relationship. Sit together as a couple (no...

Online Parenting Sessions

by Sharon Marriott | Aug 18, 2022 | Family

We all need to get some new ideas and tips to improve the way we parent our children. So why not try some of our Online Parenting Sessions? Led by a trained family counsellor, you will gain knowledge and understanding of how to improve your family life as well as have...

Kintsugi

by Sharon Marriott | Aug 15, 2022 | blackfen community announcement

In partnership with the charity Kintsugi Hope, we are launching a new course which will take place at Blackfen Community Library. Kintsugi Hope is a charity launched by Patrick Regan and his wife that aims to break our silence surrounding the topic of mental health...

FREE Kid’s Lunches

by Sharon Marriott | Aug 4, 2022 | blackfen community announcement, Rooted

Are you or do you know someone who is struggling with rising costs? Finding it difficult to feed the kids in the school holidays? We can help! Come into Rooted Coffee House and order lunch for your kids for free. If you are too embarrassed to ask, come in and see our...

Pirate Gem is coming to Blackfen!!!

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 22, 2022 | blackfen community announcement, Family

Look out for Gemma's Pirate Party with Pirate Gem from CBeebies Swashbuckle on Wednesday 17th August and come along to Gemma Hunt's Storytime and Book Signing on Wednesday 17th too. Both events are bookable on our Eventbrite page - book early so you don't miss out!...

Rooted Pop Up at Lark in The Park

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 21, 2022 | blackfen community announcement

Come and visit us at Lark in The Park 28th July to 1st August. Loads of activities happening for all the family. Check out www.larksidcup.com for all the latest info and this year's programme. We hope to see you there!