Events and activities in the library

POSTPONEMENT - An Evening of Death and Scandal

This author event with Rosemary Furber and Imogen Robertson which was to take place on Tuesday 16 February at 7pm-8.30pm at Blackheath Village Library has been postponed until later in the year. Please keep visiting this site for updated information.

The Time Traveler's Wife at Lewisham Library Reading Group

Love reading? Enjoy discussing books? Then come along to Lewisham Library's Reading Group. We meet on the first Saturday morning of each month. At the next meeting we will be discussing Audrey Niffenegger's phenomenally successful novel, now a hit film, The Time Traveler's Wife. Refreshments provided.

Saturday 6 February 2010, 10.30am-12noon 
Lewisham Library

Free admission - all are welcome.

For details of other library reading groups visit the adult reading groups page.

Twin book launch: Nadifa Mohamed's Black Mamba Boy and Mark Kelly’s Pleased as Punch

Nadifa Mohamed's stunning debut novel is based upon the story of her Somali father. It offers a unique journey across the countries of East Africa against the backdrop of World War Two as well as a well-told tale of friendship and hope. Mark Kelly’s poetic and darkly humourous novel about an ageing Punch & Judy man, partly set in Lewisham, is a self-published project with a YouTube site and blogs. Follow the link to view Kelly's YouTube page post (warning: the video contains flickering images). Signed copies available on the night.

Tuesday 9 February 2010, 8pm-9.30pm 
Lewisham Library

Free admission - all are welcome.

Under One Flag book launch

Prince Harry's foreword outlines the importance of Erica Myers-Davis' new book. 'The stories told in Under One Flag are rarely heard, but they should be.' An outstanding selection of hidden histories evidencing the vital contribution of those from the Commonwealth and British Empire who volunteered during World War II. Signed copies available on the night.

Thursday 4 March 2010, 8pm-9.30pm 
Lewisham Library

Free admission - all are welcome.

Unity Coffee @ Lewisham Library opens

Lewisham Library has a new cafe, as Unity Coffee @ Lewisham Library opened on 1 December. The café provides a range of hot organic and Fairtrade beverages and an array of homemade cakes and pastries. Sandwiches and a dish of the day served with a selection of seasonal salads are also available for eat in or take away. The café is run by the Camden Society, a social enterprise providing jobs for local people with learning disabilities.

Open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 9am-4pm
Ground floor
Lewisham Library

Baby Bounce and Rhyme

Bring your baby along to Lewisham library on Thursday mornings or afternoons and join in the fun of Baby Bounce and Rhyme. Our celebrated entertainers dance and sing favourite children's songs such as 'Lazy Lucy' and 'The Wheels on the Bus' to the delight of their young audience. 

Thursdays 11.15am-11.45am and 2.15pm-2.45pm
Children's Library
Lewisham Library

Free admission - all are welcome.

Chatterbooks! The book club for children

All children are welcome to join our new book club for games, quizzes, art, and chatter about your favourite books.

First Wednesday of every month 4pm-5pm
Children's Library
Lewisham Library

First Tuesday of the month for 5-7
Second Tuesday of the month for 8-11 year olds 
3.30pm-4.30pm
Downham Library

Free admission - children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Downham Library Film Club

Do you love film? If so, come along to our weekly film club and watch a wide range of films, from cult classics to westerns and action films.

Wednesdays from 6pm
Downham Library

Free admission - all are welcome.