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COVID Opening Update
In line with government guidelines we are open 9.30am-3.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the lockdown. These hours are for you to return or request a book, use a computer, and carry out printing and photocopying. Alternatively you can call ahead on 020 8301...
Rooted Coffee House Autumn Drinks
At Rooted Coffee House we have developed our autumnal drinks menu for you, designed to keep you warm and satisfied as the cold days draw in. We have two yummy hot drinks and a refreshing frappe with an autumnal twist. Caramel Pecan Latte. Here is our tasty...
Why we are offering free lunches for children in the school holidays at Rooted Coffee House in Blackfen Community Library? Inspired by Marcus Rashford’s campaign to extend free school meals for eligible children over the school holidays, we want to help to make sure...
Come And Have A Yarn
Here at Blackfen Community Library we are excited to announce that one of our groups is starting up again on Thursday the 15th of October. Come And Have A Yarn is a relaxed friendly group of people who enjoy knitting, sewing, crochet and all things craft. All skill...
New Books Just In!
Looking for a new book to read? This month we have lots of new books. Here are three titles, fiction and non-fiction. The River Murders – James Patterson and James O. Born The first is the latest release from James Patterson, The River Murders. When a local private...
Keep Our Community Library Open!
Please help to do this by completing the Bexley libraries consultation. We are more than just a library. We are a safe and friendly space for the whole community acting as a hub, providing free services to people of all ages, where, for example, you can read or borrow...
We are Open!
We are so excited to not only open our doors to the public again but to be able to welcome you into our Rooted Coffee shop. It’s been a long 6 months and we are so looking forward to seeing some familiar faces and hopefully some new ones! Before lockdown we were...
Join the Summer Reading Challenge at Blackfen Community Library and receive a prize
This year the Summer Reading Challenge has gone online to allow everyone to take part, even if they can’t get to their local library. As we have been able to reopen Blackfen Community Library we would love to see you in person to borrow books as part of the...
Click & Collect
We know some people are still anxious about the current situation but we don't want that to prevent you from enjoying our books. If you are happy to leave your home for a walk in the fresh air but don't want to come in to the library, we have a new service for you....
Join the Silly Squad – Summer Reading Challenge 2020
This year the Summer Reading Challenge has gone online to allow everyone to take part, even if they can’t get to their local library. The Summer Reading Challenge website is free to access and a place for children to rate and review the books they are reading as they...
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As part of the Co-op’s Local Community Fund we would love for people to choose us as their cause when shopping at Co-op. If you are a Co-op Member, 2p from every £1 you spend will go towards the continued running of our community library 💘 You can select your cause by logging into your account at www.coop.co.uk/membership. Thank you! #itswhatwedo Due to the current restrictions please check our opening hours before coming. Keep a look out for new content on our website www.blackfencommunitylibrary.org @helloblackfen
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