Events | Blackfen Community Library

Library Mini Refit

by Sharon Marriott | 20 July, 2026 | blackfen community announcement | 0 Comments

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...

Summer 2026 Activities

by Sharon Marriott | 9 July, 2026 | blackfen community announcement, Family | 0 Comments

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

What a parent says about our library…

by Sharon Marriott | 29 July, 2026 | Book Reviews | 0 Comments

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,...

Isobel’s Book Reviews

by Sharon Marriott | 27 July, 2026 | Book Reviews | 0 Comments

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...

IT Workshop: GP Apps and NHS App

by Sharon Marriott | 9 July, 2026 | Event | 0 Comments

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...

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All the latest news and events from Blackfen Community library

Quiz Night 13 March

by Sharon Marriott | Feb 25, 2026 | blackfen community announcement, Event

Join us for a fun fundraising event on Friday 13th March 7.30pm (doors open 7.15pm). Sign up as a team: maximum 8 adults. The cost is £5 per person (payable on the door) and all the proceeds go back into the running of our commmunity library. Rooted Coffee House will...

Health Talks: Practical Safe Seated Exercises

by Sharon Marriott | Feb 25, 2026 | Elderly, Event

Join Chiropractor Danny from Blackfen Chiropractic Clinic as he shares: Safe, gentle exercises you can do while seated. Tips for proper posture while sitting. How to integrate movement into daily life. Learn safe, effective seated exercises to keep your spine healthy,...

IT Workshop: Email Essentials

by Sharon Marriott | Feb 18, 2026 | Event

Join our IT Buddies to learn more about how to set up an email, sending emails and receiving emails. Just come along - everyone welcome! On Wednesday 25th February 10am at Blackfen Community Library. Check out our other IT workshops every month. No need to book. Bring...

Health Talks: Why spinal health matters

by Sharon Marriott | Feb 10, 2026 | Elderly, Event

Join Danny from the Blackfen Chiropractic Clinic to find out more about: why staying mobile means staying independent learn how your spine affects posture, movement, balance and everyday aches tips to keep you active Learn practical strategies to maintain strength,...

Alpha Course

by Sharon Marriott | Feb 10, 2026 | blackfen community announcement

Join us in Rooted Coffee House for a chance to chat and explore some of life's big questions together. Sign up on Eventbrite. Starts Tues 10th March 2-3pm for 6 weeks.@hello_blackfen@helloblackfen[custom-facebook-feed...

Parent & Kid Date Night

by Sharon Marriott | Feb 3, 2026 | blackfen community announcement, Event, Family

Book in for our Parent and Kid Date Night - a chance to spend some quality time with your child! Enjoy food together, fun table activities and games and just enjoy hanging out together without any other distractions! More details on Eventbrite. Friday 27th February...

Hub Pancakes Workshop

by Sharon Marriott | Feb 3, 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 healthy choices can shape our lives and make...

February Half Term 2026

by Sharon Marriott | Feb 3, 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...

Hub Open Mic Night

by Sharon Marriott | Jan 30, 2026 | Youth

Join us to perform at our next Hub Open Mic Night. Open to all youth in school years 7-11. Book your free place on Blackfen Community Library Eventbrite.