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...

News & Events

All the latest news and events from Blackfen Community library

Free Baby & Infant Sleep Support

by Sharon Marriott | Jan 7, 2026 | blackfen community announcement, Family

Are you sleep deprived and experiencing: Bedtime battles, early rising, long bedtimes, short naps, nap skipping and inconsistent routines, difficulty falling asleep independently or frequent night wakes? Then come and meet Jacqui - mum of four, paediatric nurse and...

The Strength Course is back

by Sharon Marriott | Jan 3, 2026 | blackfen community announcement, Youth

A fun and interactive 6 week personal development course for boys ages 11-15 (in secondary school) starts Wednesday 28th January 2026. Through fun activities, the sessions will help to develop a strong sense of personal identity, confidence, purpose for the future and...

The Shine Course is back

by Sharon Marriott | Jan 3, 2026 | blackfen community announcement, Youth

The SHINE Course is starting again at Blackfen Community Library on Thursday 29th January 2026. If you have girls aged 11-15 (at secondary school) then sign them up now via Eventbrite! The Shine Course is a fun and interactive 6 week personal development course....

Family Cooking Workshop

by Sharon Marriott | Dec 30, 2025 | Family

Bring your child along for our family friendly child cookery workshop. BUDGET AND FAMILY FRIENDLY INGREDIENTS LEARN ABOUT ENERGY EFFICIENCY, BATCH COOKING & USING AIR FRYERS CREATE A BALANCED NUTRITIOUS MEAL MAKE A ONE PAN VEGETABLE & BEAN CHILLI WITH TORTILLA...

Christmas Opening Hours

by Sharon Marriott | Dec 20, 2025 | blackfen community announcement

We will be closed from 24th December 1pm and we will re-open on Friday 2nd January 2026 9.30am. Don't forget to take out a few books or jigsaws for Christmas!!

Christmas Gatherings

by Sharon Marriott | Dec 3, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Event

Join us this year as we are going to celebrate Christmas by gathering together at Blackfen Community Library on Sunday 21st December. Make sure you come and join us to celebrate Christmas this year. Doors open 9.30am for free festive refreshments. You can expect...

Christmas Afternoon Tea

by Sharon Marriott | Dec 3, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Rooted

Join us on Wednesday 17th 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 variety of mini Christmassy treats served with never-ending tea or a...

Christingles & Carols

by Sharon Marriott | Dec 3, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Event, Family

We are making Christingles to get in the mood for Christmas. Come and join us on Tuesday 16th December 4pm. Once we have made our Christingles we will then light our candles and sing some lovely carols together. Book your space via our Eventbrite...

Messy Christmas Party

by Sharon Marriott | Dec 3, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Event, Family

Come and join us for our Messy Christmas Party on Saturday 13th December 2-3.30pm. With singing, crafts, games, Christmas story, fun and food. Suitable for all the family. Book your space via our Eventbrite...

Christmas Textiles – Wreath Making

by Sharon Marriott | Nov 20, 2025 | Event

Join Nicola Corrigan, a professional textile tutor, to make your unwanted scraps of fabric in to an amazing wreath, gift or decoration this Christmas. Book your free place on the library Eventbrite page. On Wed 10th December 1-3pm. More details on Eventbrite. ...