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Three distinct spaces

Blackfen Community Library is the perfect location for parties, meetings and other events.

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Catering available

Catering packages tailored to the size of your event or meeting.

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Available for meetings, kids parties or afternoon tea

Competitive rates and mouthwatering menus.

Venue Hire

Meeting Room


£5 per hour

Individual Working Space or 1-1 Meetings during Opening Hours

Free WiFi

Email us at [email protected]  to enquire about availability and book your space.


Community Area


£20 per hour

For smaller gatherings of 10 to 20 people during Opening Hours

Free WiFi

Suitable for local community groups that would like a welcoming bright space to meet up or to host a small event. Screen available for hire.

Email us at [email protected]  to enquire about availability. Don’t forget Rooted Coffee House is on site with a Barista for all your food and drink!


Whole Library and Cafe


£40 per hour

For Parties: £40 per hour inc 30 mins extra set up/pack down time

Enquire about availability using the form below

Hire a Barista or order coffee and tea flasks so your guests can purchase/enjoy drinks and treats from Rooted Coffee House – enquire for availability

For Groups: rates negotiable for longer hires or regular hires

Not available for Hire during Opening Hours

Free WiFi


Adult and Kids' Party Food

Party Box £7 per child or

Buffet £8 per adult

Want a hassle free party?

Order our Children’s Party Box. Box includes: Sandwich, crisps, mini muffin, fruit and a juice carton.

Adult Buffet includes: Pizza, crudites with dip, pitta and hummus, falafel, crisps and olives.

Make an enquiry on your booking form.

Afternoon Tea

£12 per person

This package is for adults who want a more relaxed event!

Afternoon Tea includes: assorted finger sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream and a selection of ‘petits gateaux’. It also includes Endless Tea or a Barista Coffee.

Make an enquiry on your booking form.

Booking Enquiry

If you would like to enquire about making a booking, please complete the form below and we will be in touch soon! Please read and agree to our Terms and Conditions of Hire (found below).

Once the date is confirmed, we will ask you to pay your deposit and confirm all the details with you. 

If you have any further questions please email: [email protected]

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Terms and Conditions

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Terms and Conditions of Hire

Terms and Conditions of Venue Hire at Blackfen Community Library

Blackfen Community Library Hire Policy

Payment

For parties or venue hire: when your hire date has been confirmed please pay your deposit of £20 via Bank Transfer or pop in to the library and pay by card or cash:

Via Bank Transfer:
New Generation Community Trust

Sort code: 30-98-97

Account: 39265268

Please quote ‘Venue Hire and your surname’ as your reference.

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020 8301 1433

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7–9 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen, DA15 9LU

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