Events | Blackfen Community Library

Christmas Afternoon Tea

by Sharon Marriott | 10 November, 2026 | blackfen community announcement, Rooted | 0 Comments

Join us on Wednesday 16th December from 2pm for a special Christmas Afternoon Tea. Bring your family or friends and enjoy a lovely selection of festive sandwiches, fresh scones with jam and cream, a...

Sip & Paint – Christmas Painting

by Sharon Marriott | 10 November, 2026 | blackfen community announcement, Event | 0 Comments

Come to our Sip & Paint event on Tuesday 1st December 7pm. Paint a beautiful nutcracker and winter house and create masterpieces - all supplies included. Enjoy a glass of Prosecco while you...

Breakfast with Santa 2026

by Sharon Marriott | 5 November, 2026 | blackfen community announcement, Event, Family | 0 Comments

Come and join us for a festive start to the season with Breakfast with Santa. After a delicious, healthy kid's breakfast, Santa's Elves will have some fun with everyone before calling for Santa who...

Christmas comes to Blackfen – Grotto and Fayre info!

by Sharon Marriott | 5 November, 2026 | blackfen community announcement, Event | 0 Comments

This year we are going to celebrate Christmas in Blackfen on Sat 28th November. In Blackfen Community Library we are going to have loads of entertainment and events to help you and your loved ones...

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Coffee & Health

by Sharon Marriott | Aug 24, 2026 | Event

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 Saturday of the month 10.30-11.30am in Rooted Coffee...

IT Workshop: Make the most of the internet

by Sharon Marriott | Aug 24, 2026 | Event

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 other IT workshops each month. No need to book. All free. Bring your...

Clothes Swap Shop 14 Sep

by Sharon Marriott | Aug 12, 2026 | blackfen community announcement, Event

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

by Sharon Marriott | Aug 12, 2026 | Uncategorized

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…

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 29, 2026 | Book Reviews

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

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 27, 2026 | 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

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 20, 2026 | blackfen community announcement

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

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...