Events | Blackfen Community Library

Afternoon Tea at Rooted Coffee House

by Sharon Marriott | 29 May, 2025 | Rooted | 0 Comments

Join us on Wednesday 2nd July from 2-3pm for a delightful Afternoon Tea. Gather your family and friends for a charming afternoon filled with treats that will surely get you in the mood for summer....

Messy Church Party

by Sharon Marriott | 29 May, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Event, Family | 0 Comments

Come and join us for our Messy Church Party on Saturday 14th June 2pm. With singing, crafts, games, story, fun and food. Book your space via our Eventbrite...

Kids meet the Police

by Sharon Marriott | 28 May, 2025 | Family | 0 Comments

We are excited that the Safer Neighbourhood Team from the MET Police are coming to join us on Friday 30th May 1-2pm. Come and meet your local police team, try on some uniform and enjoy some...

Library & Coffee Shop Refit

by Sharon Marriott | 22 May, 2025 | blackfen community announcement | 0 Comments

We are letting you know that we will be temporarily closing our doors to enhance our facilities, making your experience in our Coffee Shop and library even more enjoyable. Our closure will take...

News & Events

All the latest news and events from Blackfen Community library

Harvest Donations

by Sharon Marriott | Sep 26, 2024 | blackfen community announcement

We are collecting for Bexley FoodBank - bring your donations in to the library.

Family Cooking Workshop

by Sharon Marriott | Sep 11, 2024 | Family

Bring your child along for our family friendly child cookery workshop. Come and learn how to make a vegetable frittata and an apple crumble. All the ingredients and equipment will be supplied. Suitable for children aged 4-11 years old. £1.50 per family and a...

Strength & Shine Autumn 24

by Sharon Marriott | Sep 10, 2024 | 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... pool table, table tennis, table football, play stations, craft,...

Quiz Night 27 September

by Sharon Marriott | Aug 29, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Event

Join us for a fun fundraising event on Friday 27th September 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 our commmunity library. Rooted Coffee House will be open selling...

Alpha Course

by Sharon Marriott | Aug 29, 2024 | blackfen community announcement

Join us in Rooted Coffee House where we will be exploring life's big questions together. Sign up on Eventbrite. Starts Wed 11th September 8pm for 6 weeks.@hello_blackfen@helloblackfenGet...

Thursday Dinners

by Sharon Marriott | Aug 29, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Elderly

Come and join us for a weekly 2 course dinner on a Thursday from 4-5pm. £1 per person - for the over 60s. Book your space at our front desk!@hello_blackfen@helloblackfenGet in Touch020...

Messy Church Party

by Sharon Marriott | Aug 29, 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...

Children’s term time clubs start back on 10 September

by Sharon Marriott | Aug 29, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Family

We run all sorts of clubs for kids during the term. From stay n play to craft sessions, lego to song and storytimes. Don't forget to sign your kids up to read with our Book Buddies on a Tues or Wed. All our clubs return from the summer on the 10th September. We hope...

Know Your Numbers: Blood Pressure checks

by Sharon Marriott | Aug 21, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Event

On 3rd September 10.30am-2pm the team from Bexley Wellbeing Partnership and NHS South East London will be with us in the library to offer free Blood Pressure checks and to talk to you about your scores. They will be able to answer any questions you may have. Do spread...

Book Reviews by Teens

by Sharon Marriott | Aug 8, 2024 | Book Reviews

The Silent Patient - by Alex Michalides This book is about a women named Alicia Berenson, her life is seemingly perfect. She is a famous painter married to a high up fashion photographer, she lives in a big house with windows overlooking a beautiful park in a rich...