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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

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

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

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

Quiz Night

Quiz Night

Join us for a fun fundraising event on Friday 9th June 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 our commmunity library. Rooted Coffee House will be open selling...

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Summer Afternoon Tea

Summer Afternoon Tea

Join us on Wednesday 14th June from 2pm for a special Afternoon Tea with live music from 'Melody'. Bring your family or friends and enjoy a lovely selection of finger sandwiches, fresh scones with jam and cream, a variety of mini treats served with never-ending tea or...

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Coffee with Music

Coffee with Music

Come along to hear 'Autumn Clarinets'. Formed by local musicians in 2016 the ensemble has a repertoire that extends from Bach to Bacharach, featuring, among others, film scores, light classics, marches and popular jazz numbers. Come and buy a coffee and cake and enjoy...

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Messy Church Party

Messy Church Party

Come and join us for our monthly Messy Church Party. This month's theme is Pentecost. With singing, craft, games, stories, faith, fun and food. Book your space via our Eventbrite page.@hello_blackfen@helloblackfen[custom-facebook-feed...

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Teen Book Reviews

Teen Book Reviews

Book Review: I am Number Four by Pittacus Lore I Am Number Four is a great book that I would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys science fiction, action, or coming-of-age stories. The book follows the story of John Smith, a teenage alien who is on the run from the...

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Book Reviews for Adults

Book Reviews for Adults

Book Review: Love Marriage by Monica Ali This is the story of Yasmin Ghorami, a young British Asian Muslim, a junior doctor in a London hospital, who lives with her doctor father, Shaokat (aka Baba), her mother, Anisah (Ma), who is, on the face of things a very simple...

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Book Reviews For Older Kids

Book Reviews For Older Kids

Book Review: The Boy Who Sailed the Ocean in an Armchair by Lara Williamson This is a lovely story intended for children but as an adult I liked it and was moved by it. It took me through some laughs and also, at times, brought me to tears while here and there through...

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