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...

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Book Reviews

by Sharon Marriott | Aug 8, 2024 | Book Reviews

Batting for the Poor, a biography of David Sheppard by Andrew Bradstock This is a great read for a certain type of person, someone with an interest in cricket, the best of Christianity and the place of the church in society. If none of those things interest you, you...

Coffee & Books

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 18, 2024 | Books, Regular Groups and Activities

Come and join us for our monthly Coffee & Books book club. On the first Friday of the month 11-12noon. Grab a coffee from Rooted Coffee House and then join us to discuss our latest reads!! Everybody welcome - all books and genres discussed and we might even all...

Messy Church Party

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 18, 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...

Hepatitis C Testing

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 18, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Event

On 30th July 10am-12noon the team from Kent Hepatitis Network will be with us in the library to offer free Hepatitis C testing and to answer any questions you may have. Do spread the word and come...

Meno Cafe – coming on 7th August

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 11, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, support group

Jackie Fisher was with us in July exploring the topic of Menopause. Jackie is a trained menopause wellness practitioner with plenty of knowledge about everything to do with the menopause. She shared about some of the triggers and symptoms of the menopause as well as...

Eltham Pharmacy Health Checks

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

On 23rd July 10am-12noon the team from Eltham Pharmacy will be with us in the library to answer any health related questions you might have and also to do free blood pressure checks and ear examinations. Do spread the word and come...

Summer 2024 Kids Activities

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

This summer we have an action packed programme for you that will help you and your children have a great time. From crafts to author events, tennis and gym to art with the professionals and cooking sessions. There really is something here for everyone. Don't miss out...

Lark in The Park

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 11, 2024 | Event

Come and visit us at Lark in The Park 25th July to 29 July. Lots of activities happening for all the family. Check out www.larksidcup.com for all the latest info and this year's programme. We hope to see you there!

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!