Events | Blackfen Community Library

Quiz Night 14 March

by Sharon Marriott | 11 February, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Event | 0 Comments

Join us for a fun fundraising event on Friday 14th March 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...

Messy Church Party

by Sharon Marriott | 20 February, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Event, Family | 0 Comments

Come and join us for our Messy Church Party on Saturday 8th March 2pm. With singing, crafts, games, story, fun and food. Book your space via our Eventbrite...

Meet the Author & Book Launch: Simon Sandys-Winsch

by Sharon Marriott | 19 February, 2025 | Event, New books | 0 Comments

Discover the rich tapestry of the Tudor era through Simon Sandys-Winsch's new illustrated dictionary, where words come alive with tales of intrigue, innovation, and iconic figures. This captivating...

Seed Talk & Seed Swap

by Sharon Marriott | 11 February, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Event | 0 Comments

Come along to hear Pip from Woodlands Garden Centre, West Kingsdown tell us all about how to look after our gardens and allotments. Find out all about propagation and seeds and even swap your seeds...

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All the latest news and events from Blackfen Community library

Hub – what’s on?

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 11, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Youth

Our Youth Cafe 'The Hub' is going from strength to strength!! If you are in school years 7-11 come along for fun, friendship, games and lots lots more... If you've not tried it yet don't miss out... And have you tried one of our Hub Workshops? With games, crafts,...

Tennis Together – Can you beat Goldilocks?

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 11, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Event, Family

As well as the launch of our Summer Reading Challenge we are also expecting lots of fun from Tennis Together as they dare you to Beat Goldilocks!! From 10-12noon. Just come along and give it a go - no need to book!

Summer Reading Challenge – Marvellous Makers

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 11, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Books, Family

Get ready for The Summer Reading Challenge, arriving at Blackfen Community Library this summer. Starting on Sat 13th July to 31st August. Children are being asked to read 6 books. As they read library books, they will collect stickers for their folders. If they want...

Managing Menopause

by Sharon Marriott | Jun 12, 2024 | Family

On 3 July, we will be joined by Jackie Fisher exploring the topic of Menopause. Jackie is a trained menopause wellness practitioner with plenty of knowledge about everything to do with the menopause. She will be sharing about some of the triggers and symptoms of the...

Hub Workshop

by Sharon Marriott | May 23, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Youth

Coming on the 13th June our first Youth Workshop!! If you are in school years 7-11 come along for fun, friendship, games and lots lots more... Book your free place on Blackfen Community Library Eventbrite.

Messy Church Party

by Sharon Marriott | May 23, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Event, Family

Come and join us for our monthly Messy Church Party on the second Saturday of the month. Every month there's a different theme to explore. With singing, craft, games, stories, faith, fun and food. Book your space via our Eventbrite...

Explore Learning

by Sharon Marriott | May 17, 2024 | blackfen community announcement

Come and join us this half term for lots of fun maths activities from Explore Learning!! Book on Blackfen Community Library Eventbrite. We hope to see you there...@hello_blackfen@helloblackfen[custom-facebook-feed...

May Half Term

by Sharon Marriott | May 15, 2024 | blackfen community announcement

Come and join us this half term for lots of fun activities from meeting Ranger Stu, to making pizzas to Challenge Time!! Book everything on Blackfen Community Library Eventbrite. We hope to see you...

New Opening Hours on Sat 8 June

by Sharon Marriott | May 9, 2024 | blackfen community announcement

From Saturday 8th June we will be changing our Opening Times to 9.30am to 1pm on Saturdays. Don't forget that we can offer the library space as a party venue for family gatherings. With flexible space such as the coffee house, group seating area and the kids area this...