Events | Blackfen Community Library

The Shine Course is back

by Sharon Marriott | 24 August, 2026 | blackfen community announcement, Youth | 0 Comments

The SHINE Course is starting again at Blackfen Community Library on Wednesday 30th September 2026. If you have girls aged 11-15 (at secondary school) then sign them up now via Eventbrite! The Shine...

The Strength Course is back

by Sharon Marriott | 24 August, 2026 | blackfen community announcement, Youth | 0 Comments

A fun and interactive 6 week personal development course for boys ages 11-15 (in secondary school) starts Thursday 1st October 2026. Through fun activities, the sessions will help to develop a...

Coffee & Health

by Sharon Marriott | 24 August, 2026 | Event | 0 Comments

Come and join Samten, a professional nurse, for an informal chat about health related topics over a coffee. The first session at the end of August is focussed on Skin Health. Meeting every last...

IT Workshop: Make the most of the internet

by Sharon Marriott | 24 August, 2026 | Event | 0 Comments

Join our IT Buddies to learn more about how to understand the internet and being online. Just come along - everyone welcome! On Friday 18 Sept 2.30pm at Blackfen Community Library. Check out our...

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Cooking for Entertaining – Adult Cookery Mon 10 Nov 11am FREE

by Sharon Marriott | Oct 15, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Event

Monday 10th November 11-12.30pm at Blackfen Community Library. Want some simple entertaining finger food ideas for adults? Using some store cupboard favourites and a splash of refrigerated items find out how to make simple, quick, delicious tasty food. This session...

Harvest Donations

by Sharon Marriott | Oct 15, 2025 | blackfen community announcement

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

Messy Church Party

by Sharon Marriott | Oct 15, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Event, Family

Come and join us for our Messy Church Party on Saturday 8th November 2-3.30pm. With singing, crafts, games, story, fun and food. Suitable for all the family. Book your space via our Eventbrite page.@hello_blackfen@helloblackfen[custom-facebook-feed...

Light Party 31st October

by Sharon Marriott | Oct 15, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Family

Come and join us this half term for lots of fun activities from Lego to Pumpkin Carving to a Light Party and Stay n Play!! Book everything on Blackfen Community Library Eventbrite. We hope to see you there... Join us for our annual Light Party on Friday 31st October...

Textile Upcycling – Wed 5 Nov

by Sharon Marriott | Oct 13, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Event

Textiles upcycling – update and transform your clothes using simple embroidery/applique or corsages Join us at Blackfen Community library for a creative textiles workshop session! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, this in-person event is perfect for...

We are recruiting a Volunteer Manager

by Sharon Marriott | Oct 8, 2025 | blackfen community announcement

We are recruiting for a 'Volunteer Manager' to join our team and help us develop our offer to the community. Find more details: Volunteer Manager Job Description If you have any questions please email us at hello@blackfencommunitylibrary.org To apply, please send your...

October Half Term

by Sharon Marriott | Oct 3, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Family

Mediterranean Dishes – Adult Cookery Mon 13 Oct

by Sharon Marriott | Sep 30, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Event

Monday 13th October 10am-11.30am at Blackfen Community Library. Want some simple mediterranean recipe ideas? Using some store cupboard favourites and a splash of refrigerated items find out how to make simple, quick, delicious tasty food. This session helps you to...

Free Baby & Infant Sleep Support

by Sharon Marriott | Sep 29, 2025 | 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...

Alpha Course

by Sharon Marriott | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized

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 Wed 15th October 8pm for 6 weeks.@hello_blackfen@helloblackfen[custom-facebook-feed...