Events | Blackfen Community Library

Donate – 10 for £10

by Sharon Marriott | 11 May, 2026 | blackfen community announcement | 0 Comments

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

by Sharon Marriott | 13 May, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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

by Sharon Marriott | 5 May, 2026 | Youth | 0 Comments

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

by Sharon Marriott | 5 May, 2026 | Event | 0 Comments

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...

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Author Event – Paul R Stanton

by Sharon Marriott | Dec 6, 2022 | blackfen community announcement

We are looking forward to welcoming Paul Stanton to Blackfen Community Library on Thursday 15th December at 2pm to tell us more about his new book 'A Festive Juxtaposition' and to sign books. Everyone welcome! Come and meet and support a local author!! If you are a...

Christmas Window Art

by Sharon Marriott | Nov 25, 2022 | blackfen community announcement

Christmas Window Art Design a festive picture at home and bring it in for us to display in our window. There will be a small treat for those who take part. From 26th November.@hello_blackfen@helloblackfen[custom-facebook-feed...

Christmas Treasure Hunt

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

12 Days of Christmas Treasure Hunt Collect a Clue Sheet from the library front desk anytime from 26 November and during December. Hunt for clues around Blackfen High Street, bring back your completed sheet for a small...

Letters to Santa

by Sharon Marriott | Nov 25, 2022 | blackfen community announcement

Write your letter to Santa then post it in our special Letter Box in the Library. If you include a stamped, self addressed envelope then Father Christmas will be able to write back to you! From Saturday 26th November - Last Post on Saturday 10th...

Christmas Hampers Giveaway

by Sharon Marriott | Nov 16, 2022 | blackfen community announcement

This Christmas we are giving away lots of luxury Christmas hampers to bless those in our community who have been heroes, are in need, or those that have had a particularly difficult year. This year has been difficult for many, so we really want to be able to bless as...

by Sharon Marriott | Nov 15, 2022 | blackfen community announcement, Rooted

Join us on Wednesday 13th December 2pm for a Christmas Afternoon Tea. £15 per person with a festive themed afternoon tea, endless tea or a Barista coffee, and lots of Christmas cheer. Why not treat someone special as an early Christmas treat? Get your tickets on...

Christmas Shopping Evening

by Sharon Marriott | Nov 11, 2022 | blackfen community announcement

Join us on Wednesday 30th November 6.30-9pm for a Christmas Shopping Evening. It is free to come along and Rooted will be open for special festive treats and refreshments (inc alcoholic treats!) Make a night of it: bring your friends and family! Loads of stalls with...

Breakfast with Santa

by Sharon Marriott | Nov 11, 2022 | blackfen community announcement

Santa himself will be joining us this December in the run up to Christmas. He has taken some time out of his very busy schedule to come and have breakfast with us at Blackfen Community Library on Saturday 3rd, 10th and 17th December. He will be joined by his elves and...

Christmas comes to Blackfen

by Sharon Marriott | Nov 11, 2022 | blackfen community announcement

This year we are going bigger and better than ever before to celebrate Christmas in Blackfen. Using the streets, George Staples Car Park and Blackfen Community Library (of course) we are going to have loads of entertainment and stalls and events to help you and your...

Book Reviews

by Sharon Marriott | Nov 3, 2022 | Book Reviews

Book Review: Brighton Rock by Graham Green I’ve known of Graham Green for a long time but had never read any of his books until I picked this one up, from afamily member, when I was desperate for something to read. It’s not an easy or ‘nice’ read and at times I...