We're pleased to announce that Bromley Libraries are taking part in The Summer Reading Challenge which encourages children aged 4 to 11 years to keep reading over the summer holiday.
Each year, the challenge motivates over 5,000 children in Bromley to keep reading to build their skills and confidence and this year, The Reading Agency is partnering with the Science Museum Group for Gadgeteers, a science and innovation themed Challenge that will spark children's curiosity about the world around them.
Launching at a Bromley Library near you on Saturday 9 July, children can read whatever they like in their chosen format - fiction, fact books, poetry, joke books, picture books, graphic novels, audio books and eBooks can all be used to complete the Challenge.
What's more, children receive special rewards each time they finish a book and there's a certificate for everyone who completes the challenge!
The Summer Reading Challenge is open to all primary school aged children and is designed for all reading abilities. Simply sign your child up for free at a participating library during the summer holidays.
Throughout the challenge, library staff, teenage and adult volunteers will be supporting children of Bromley by helping them explore a wide range of different types of books and enjoy a range of creative activities and events.
Dance Fiction
Join a lively group of youngsters ages 7+ years and take part in an active 30 minute dance class!
Friday 29th July:
- Beckenham Library - 10.30 – 11am
- Bromley Central Library – 12 – 12.30pm
- Orpington Library 2 – 2.30pm
Jambs Owls
We're so excited to have live owls visiting our libraries to join in with the Summer Reading Challenge. These visits will take place as follows:
Tuesday 2nd August
Bromley Central Library - 10.30 – 11.30am
Penge Library - 2.30 – 3.30pm
Tuesday 9th August
Orpington Library - 10.30 - 11.30am
Chislehurst Library - 2.30 - 3.30pm
Monday 15th August
Beckenham Library - 10.30 - 11.30am
Mottingham Library - 2.30 - 3.30pm
Tuesday 16th August
Hayes Library - 10.30 - 11.30am
Biggin Hill Library - 2.30 - 3.30pm
Monday 22nd August
Burnt Ash Library - 10.30 – 11.30
Shortlands Library – 2.30 – 3.30pm
Burnt Ash Library - Times to be confirmed
Tuesday 23rd August
West Wickham Library - 10.30 - 11.30am
Petts Wood Library - 2.30 - 3.30pm
Tuesday 30th August
Southborough Library - 10.30 -11.30am
St Pauls Cray Library - 2.30 - 3.30pm
To find out what other exciting events will be taking place, please continue scrolling below to find every event we're running broken down per week of the summer!
Booking is recommended for some events. All events listed are free to book, unless otherwise stated.
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W/C 1st August
Monday 1 August
9.30-10.30 Chislehurst Library
Pop-In Playtime: Aged 0-4 years. Colouring – Toys – Books & Fun for children and their parents/carers. 020 8467 1318 chislehurst.library@gll.org
10.00-10.45 Bromley Central Library
Easy Peasy Fun: simple crafts for 2-3 years. 020 3931 0900 central.library@gll.org
10.30-11.30 Shortlands Library
Lego Club 020 8460 9692 shortlands.library@gll.org
10.30am onwards St Paul’s Cray Library
Making book birthday cards. 020 8300 5454 stpaulscray.library@gll.org
11.00-12.00 Biggin Hill Library
Lego Club. Create an amazing Lego creation. Drop in. For ages 6-12. 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
11.00-11.45am West Wickham Library
Lego Club for ages 4+. 020 8777 4139
11.00-12.30 Burnt Ash Library
Seaside past and present. Hands on history workshop with Charlotte from Bromley Historic Collections. Children will be able to handle seaside objects from the archives, and there will be a fun seaside craft activity. Adult supervision required. Age 4-8 years. 020 8460 3405 burntash.library@gll.org
3.00-4.00 Orpington Library
Create a bug: will it walk, crawl or slither? The choice is yours! Story time and craft event for ages 3-7. Parents/carers to attend all sessions with their children.. https://orpingtonlibrary.eventbrite.co.uk
Tuesday 2 August
10.00am-1.00 and 2.00-5.00pm Southborough Library
Craft drop in. Make a paper flower to take home. For 4-8 years. 020 8467 0355 southborough.library@gll.org
10.00-1.00 and 2.00-5.00pm Hayes Library
Craft drop in. Grass character. Come along and grow a long-haired ‘friend’. 020 8462 2445 hayes.library@gll.org
10.30-11.30 Bromley Central Library
Jambs Owls. Meet live owls in the library. 020 3931 0900 central.library@gll.org
11.00am Beckenham Library
Gadgeteers robot craft. Booking required. 020 8650 7292 beckenham.library@gll.org
2.00-3.00 Biggin Hill Library
Craft session. Space themed craft fun session. Bookable. For ages 4-10. 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
2.15-3.00pm West Wickham Library
Older Lego Club for ages 7+. 020 8777 4139
2.30-3.30 Chislehurst Library
Seaside in the past and craft. For ages 4-11. 020 8467 1318 chislehurst.library@gll.org
2.30-3.30 Penge Library
Jambs Owls. Meet live owls in the library. 020 3915 7066 penge.library@gll.org
4.00-4.45 Biggin Hill Library
Books aloud. Simple colouring and craft for ages 4-8. Drop in. 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
Wednesday 3 August
10.00-10.45 Mottingham Library
Stories and crafts – design a biscuit and ice it to take home. For ages 4-8. 020 8857 5406 mottingham.library@gll.org
2.00-5.00pm Southborough Library
Craft drop in. Make a paper flower to take home. For 4-8 years. 020 8467 0355 southborough.library@gll.org
2.30-3.30 Biggin Hill Library
Creative colouring. Take time out to colour and relax. Drop in for ages 5-12. 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
Thursday 4 August
10.00-10.45am Burnt Ash Library
Pop-in Play with toys and colouring. Age 18 months to 4 years. 020 8460 3405 burntash.library@gll.org
10.30-11.30am West Wickham Library
Special story time, craft and book-signing with children’s author Peter Bentley. For ages 4+. 020 8777 4139
11.00-12.00 Orpington Library
Code breaking craft session: Ada Lovelace style. Story time and craft event for ages 7-11. Parents/carers to attend all sessions with their children. https://orpingtonlibrary.eventbrite.co.uk
11.00-11.45am Bromley Central Library
Drop in Coding Club: fun with coding puzzles and activities for 6 years + 020 3931 0900 central.library@gll.org
2.15.3.15 Petts Wood Library
Toytime. Drop in Play time with toys for under 4’s. 01689 821607 pettswood.library@gll.org
2.30-3.30 Chislehurst Library
Origami. For ages 4-11. 020 8467 1318 chislehurst.library@gll.org
Friday 5 August
10.00-10.30 Mottingham Library
Summertime Toddler Time – toys, stories and a craft for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years and their parents and carers. 020 8857 5406 mottingham.library@gll.org
10.00-1.00 and 2.00-5.00pm Hayes Library
Craft drop in. Grass character. Come along and grow a long-haired ‘friend’. 020 8462 2445 hayes.library@gll.org
10.30-11.00 Southborough Library
Stay and Play colouring and toy time. For pre-schoolers. 020 8467 0355 southborough.library@gll.org
11.00-11.45am Bromley Central Library
Cool Crafts: drop-in craft for 4 years+ 020 3931 0900 central.library@gll.org
11.30-12.15 Shortlands Library
Pebble painting in the garden 020 8460 9692 shortlands.library@gll.org
2.00-5.00 West Wickham Library
Drop in summer crafts and colouring. For ages 4+. 020 8777 4139
2.15.3.15 Petts Wood Library
Story and craft time for 4-7 year old. Booking essential. 01689 821607 pettswood.library@gll.org
2.30-3.30 Chislehurst Library
Drop in craft with summer theme. For ages 3-7. 020 8467 1318 chislehurst.library@gll.org
2.30-3.30 Biggin Hill Library
Lego Club. Create an amazing Lego creation. Drop in. For ages 6-12. 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
4.00-4.30 Bromley Central Library
Active fun in our Learning through Play area. For ages 3-5. Booking essential 020 3931 0900 central.library@gll.org
4.30-5.00 Bromley Central Library
Active fun in our Learning through Play area. For ages 6-8 Booking essential 020 3931 0900 central.library@gll.org
Saturday 6 August
9.30am-12.30pm Mottingham Library
Lego Club, Move-IT and table tennis and board games Come along and use our Lego to build something, Play a board game or play on our interactive floor or garden table tennis table (weather permitting). For all ages. 020 8857 5406 mottingham.library@gll.org
10.00-1.00 and 2.00-5.00pm Hayes Library
Craft drop in. Grass character. Come along and grow a long-haired ‘friend’. 020 8462 2445 hayes.library@gll.org
10.00-12 noon and 2.00-4.00 Burnt Ash Library
Drop in craft. Ages 3+. 020 8460 3405 burntash.library@gll.org
10.30-11.00 Bromley Central Library
Active fun in our Learning through Play area. For ages 3-5. Booking essential 020 3931 0900 central.library@gll.org
11.00-11.30 Bromley Central Library
Active fun in our Learning through Play area. For ages 6-8 Booking essential 020 3931 0900 central.library@gll.org
10.00-11.30 Biggin Hill Library
Junk modelling. Make a crazy creation with our junk supplies Drop in. For ages 2-12. 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
11.00am-12.00 noon St Paul’s Cray Library
Lego Club 020 8300 5454 stpaulscray.library@gll.org
11.00-12.30 Southborough Library
Lego Club – build a robot. 020 8467 0355 southborough.library@gll.org
2.15-3.15pm Chislehurst Library
Lego Club 4-11 years. 020 8467 1318 chislehurst.library@gll.org
2.15-3.15pm Penge Library
Crafty Saturday. ”Robots”. Make and decorate your own gliding robot. 020 3915 7066 penge.library@gll.org
2.15-3.15 Petts Wood Library
Lego Club. Drop in sessions for children aged 5 and over. Children must be supervised by parents/carers. Limited spaces, first come-first served basis. Suitable for children under 10 years, Duplo available for under 5’s. Drop in first come first served. 01689 821607 pettswood.library@gll.org
2.15-3.15 Shortlands Library
Seaside craft club. Booking advised 020 8460 9692 shortlands.library@gll.org
W/C 8th August
Monday 8 August
9.30-10.30 Chislehurst Library
Pop-In Playtime: Aged 0-4 years. Colouring – Toys – Books & Fun for children and their parents/carers. 020 8467 1318 chislehurst.library@gll.org
10.00-10.45am Burnt Ash Library
Pop in play with toys and colouring. Age 18 months to 4 years. 020 8460 3405 burntash.library@gll.org
10.00-11.00 Orpington Library
From finger printing to vortex canons: let’s discover science with Mark Honey (scientist). For ages 7-11. Parents/carers to attend all sessions with their children. https://orpingtonlibrary.eventbrite.co.uk
10.30-11.30 Shortlands Library
Lego Club 020 8460 9692 shortlands.library@gll.org
10.30-11.00 Bromley Central Library
Guided Story time in our Learning through Play area. For ages 3-5. Booking essential 020 3931 0900 central.library@gll.org
11.00-11.30 Bromley Central Library
Guided Story time in our Learning through Play area. For ages 6-8. Booking essential 020 3931 0900 central.library@gll.org
11.00-12.00 Biggin Hill Library
Lego Club. Create an amazing Lego creation. Drop in. For ages 6-12. 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
2.15-3.00 West Wickham Library
Lego Club for ages 4+. 020 8777 4139
2.30-4.30pm Burnt Ash Library
Lego Club. Drop in sessions for children aged 4 and over. Adult supervision required. 020 8460 3405 burntash.library@gll.org
Tuesday 9 August
10.00-1.00 and 2.00-5.00pm Hayes Library
Craft drop in. Sparkling windmill. Watch the wind spin on your pretty homemade windmill. 020 8462 2445 hayes.library@gll.org
10.00-1.00 Southborough Library
Craft drop in. Make a wobbly fish. For 4-8 years. 020 8467 0355 southborough.library@gll.org
10.30-11.30 Penge Library
Fly into space. Stories, songs and crafts about rockets and journeys into space. For ages 3-5. 020 3915 7066 penge.library@gll.org
10.30-11.30 Orpington Library
Jambs Owls. Live owls in the library. Parents/carers to attend all sessions with their children. For ages 3+. https://orpingtonlibrary.eventbrite.co.uk
11.00-11.45am West Wickham Library
Lego Club for ages 4+. 020 8777 4139
2.00-5.00pm Southborough Library
Craft drop in. Make a wobbly fish. For 4-8 years. 020 8467 0355 southborough.library@gll.org
2.00-3.00 Biggin Hill Library
Craft session. Make a decorative sun catcher Bookable. For ages 4-11. 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
2.30-3.00 Chislehurst Library
Jambs Owls. Meet live owls in the library. 020 8467 1318 chislehurst.library@gll.org
4.00-4.45 Biggin Hill Library
Books aloud. Simple colouring and craft for ages 4-8. Drop in. 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
Wednesday 10 August
10.00-10.45am Mottingham Library
Stories and crafts – make a mix and match costume book to take home. For ages 4-8. 020 8857 5406 mottingham.library@gll.org
11.00-12.00 Biggin Hill Library
Craft session. Join us for a simple cake decorating session. Bookable. For ages 5-10. 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
2.00-5.00pm Southborough Library
Craft drop in. Make a wobbly fish. For 4-8 years. 020 8467 0355 southborough.library@gll.org
2.30-3.30 Biggin Hill Library
Creative colouring. Take time out to colour and relax. Drop in for ages 5-12. 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
Thursday 11 August
9.30-5.00 Chislehurst Library
Summer Reading Challenge treasure hunt. 020 8467 1318 chislehurst.library@gll.org
10.30am onwards St Paul’s Cray Library
Badge making. 020 8300 5454 stpaulscray.library@gll.org
10.30-12.30 Burnt Ash Library
Robots craft. Drop-in. for ages 4-8. 020 8460 3405 burntash.library@gll.org
11.00-11.45 Bromley Central Library
Drop-in Lego session: creative fun for 4+ years. 020 3931 0900 central.library@gll.org
2.00-3.00 Biggin Hill Library
Craft session. Make a craft telescope to take home. Bookable. For ages 5-10. 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
2.15-3.00 West Wickham Library
Lego Club for ages 4+. 020 8777 4139
2.15.3.15 Petts Wood Library
Toytime. Drop in Play time with toys for under 4’s. 01689 821607 pettswood.library@gll.org
Friday 12 August
10.00-10.30 Mottingham Library
Summertime Toddler Time toys, stories and a craft for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years and their parents and carers. 020 8857 5406 mottingham.library@gll.org
10.00-1.00 and 2.00-5.00pm Hayes Library
Craft drop in. Sparkling windmill. Watch the wind spin on your pretty homemade windmill. 020 8462 2445 hayes.library@gll.org
10.30-11.00 Southborough Library
Stay and Play summer colour in and toy time. For pre-schoolers. 020 8467 0355 southborough.library@gll.org
10.30-11.30 West Wickham Library
Summer Art Club for ages 4+. 020 8777 4139
10.30-11.30 Chislehurst Library
Drop-in colouring with Summer Reading Challenge theme for ages 3+.. 020 8467 1318 chislehurst.library@gll.org
11.00am Beckenham Library
Lego zip wire event. Booking required. 020 8650 7292 beckenham.library@gll.org
11.00-11.45 Bromley Central Library
Cool crafts: drop-in craft for 4 years +. 020 3931 0900 central.library@gll.org
11.30-12.15 Shortlands Library
Fridge magnet painting in the garden 020 8460 9692 shortlands.library@gll.org
2.15.3.15 Petts Wood Library
Story and craft time for 4-7 year old. Booking essential. 01689 821607 pettswood.library@gll.org
2.30-3.30 Biggin Hill Library
Lego Club. Create an amazing Lego creation. Drop in. For ages 6-12. 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
4.00-4.30 Bromley Central Library
Active fun in our Learning through Play area. For ages 3-5. Booking essential 020 3931 0900 central.library@gll.org
4.30-5.00 Bromley Central Library
Active fun in our Learning through Play area. For ages 6-8 Booking essential 020 3931 0900 central.library@gll.org
Saturday 13 August
10.00-1.00 and 2.00-5.00pm Hayes Library
Craft drop in. Sparkling windmill. Watch the wind spin on your pretty homemade windmill. 020 8462 2445 hayes.library@gll.org
10.00-11.30 Biggin Hill Library
Junk modelling. Make a crazy creation with our junk displays. Drop in. For ages 2-12. 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
11.00am-12.00 noon St Paul’s Cray Library
Lego Club 020 8300 5454 stpaulscray.library@gll.org
9.30am-12.30pm Mottingham Library
Lego Club, Move-IT and table tennis Come along and use our Lego to build something, play on our interactive floor or garden table tennis table (weather permitting). For all ages. 020 8857 5406 mottingham.library@gll.org
11.00-12.00 Southborough Library
Lego Club – make a garden. 020 8467 0355 southborough.library@gll.org
2.15-3.15pm Chislehurst Library
Lego Club 4-11 years. 020 8467 1318 chislehurst.library@gll.org
2.15-3.15pm Penge Library
Lego Club. Build your own Lego balloon powered truck. For ages 4-7. 020 3915 7066 penge.library@gll.org
2.15-3.15 Petts Wood Library
Lego Club. Drop in sessions for children aged 5 and over. Children must be supervised by parents/carers. Limited spaces, first come-first served basis. Suitable for children under 10 years, Duplo available for under 5’s. Drop in first come first served. 01689 821607 pettswood.library@gll.org
2.30-3.30pm Burnt Ash Library
Lego Club. Drop in sessions for children aged 4 and over. Adult supervision required. 020 8460 3405 burntash.library@gll.org
W/C 15th August
Monday 15 August
9.30-10.30 Chislehurst Library
Pop-In Playtime: Aged 0-4 years. Colouring – Toys – Books & Fun for children and their parents/carers. 020 8467 1318 chislehurst.library@gll.org
10.00-10.45am Burnt Ash Library
Pop-in Play with toys and colouring. Age 18 months to 4 years. 020 8460 3405 burntash.library@gll.org
10.00-10.45 Bromley Central Library
Easy Peasy Fun: simple crafts for 2-3 years. 020 3931 0900 central.library@gll.org
10.30-11.30 Shortlands Library
Lego Club 020 8460 9692 shortlands.library@gll.org
10.30am Beckenham Library
Jambs Owls. Meet live owls in the library. Booking required. 020 8650 7292 beckenham.library@gll.org
10.30am onwards St Paul’s Cray Library
Gadgeteers podcast recording. 020 8300 5454 stpaulscray.library@gll.org
11.00-12.00 Orpington Library
How to be a spy and gadgets galore (based on the book Amber Undercover by E.L. Norry). . For ages 7-11. Parents/carers to attend all sessions with their childrenhttps://orpingtonlibrary.eventbrite.co.uk
11.00-12.00 Biggin Hill Library
Lego Club. Create an amazing Lego creation. Drop in. For ages 6-12. 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
2.15-3.00 West Wickham Library
Lego Club for ages 4+. 020 8777 4139
2.30-4.30 Burnt Ash Library
Fun and games for ages 4-8. 020 8460 3405 burntash.library@gll.org
2.30-3.30 Mottingham Library
Jambs Owls. Meet live owls in the library. 020 8857 5406 mottingham.library@gll.org
Tuesday 16 August
10.00-1.00 and 2.00-5.00pm Southborough Library
Craft drop in. Make a windmill to take home. For 4-8 years. 020 8467 0355 southborough.library@gll.org
10.00-1.00 and 2.00-5.00pm Hayes Library
Craft drop in. Pompom catapult. Construct a catapult and see how far you can throw your pompom. 020 8462 2445 hayes.library@gll.org
10.30-11.30 Hayes Library
Jambs Owls. Meet live owls in the library. 020 8462 2445 hayes.library@gll.org
10.30-11.15am Penge Library
Toddler Time. Stories, rhymes and craft and for pre – school children 020 3915 7066 penge.library@gll.org
11.00-11.45am West Wickham Library
Lego Club for ages 4+. 020 8777 4139
2.15-3.15 Chislehurst Library
Pop-In Lego for ages 4-11. 020 8467 1318 chislehurst.library@gll.org
2.30-3.30 Biggin Hill Library
Jambs Owls. Meet live owls in the library. Bookable. 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
4.00-4.45 Biggin Hill Library
Books aloud. Simple colouring and craft for ages 4-8. Drop in. 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
Wednesday 17 August
10.00-10.45am Mottingham Library
Stories and crafts – make a string powered rocket to take home. For ages 4-8. 020 8857 5406 mottingham.library@gll.org
10.30-12.00 Biggin Hill Library
Craft session. Come along and make a colourful paper flower to add to our library display at the Biggin Hill Horticultural Society community event. Drop-in... For ages 4-12. 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
2.00-5.00pm Southborough Library
Craft drop in. Make a windmill to take home. For 4-8 years. 020 8467 0355 southborough.library@gll.org
2.30-3.30 Biggin Hill Library
Creative colouring. Take time out to colour and relax. Drop in for ages 5-12. 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
Thursday 18 August
10.30-12.30 Burnt Ash Library
Lego Club. Drop in sessions for children aged 4 and over. Adult supervision required. 020 8460 3405 burntash.library@gll.org
11.00-12.00 Orpington Library
Author event with Alex Falase-Koya. An interactive event with imaginative activities. For ages 3-7. Parents/carers to attend all sessions with their children. https://orpingtonlibrary.eventbrite.co.uk
11.00-11.45am Bromley Central Library
Drop in Coding Club: fun with coding puzzles and activities for 6 years + 020 3931 0900 central.library@gll.org
11.00-12.00 Chislehurst Library
Drop-in craft with Summer Reading Challenge theme. 020 8467 1318 chislehurst.library@gll.org
2.15-3.00pm West Wickham Library
Lego Club for ages 4+. 020 8777 4139
2.15.3.15 Petts Wood Library
Toytime. Drop in Play time with toys for under 4’s. 01689 821607 pettswood.library@gll.org
2.30-4.30 Burnt Ash Library
Art Club. Drop-in. For ages 4-8. 020 8460 3405 burntash.library@gll.org
Friday 19 August
10.00-1.00 and 2.00-5.00pm Hayes Library
Craft drop in. Pompom catapult. Construct a catapult and see how far you can throw your pompom. 020 8462 2445 hayes.library@gll.org
10.00-10.30 Mottingham Library
Summertime Toddler Time- toys, stories and a craft for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years and their parents and carers. 020 8857 5406 mottingham.library@gll.org
10.00-12.00 West Wickham Library
Drop in games and puzzles morning. For ages 4+. 020 8777 4139
10.30-11.00 Southborough Library
Stay and Play summer colour in and toy time. For pre-schoolers. 020 8467 0355 southborough.library@gll.org
11.30-12.15 Shortlands Library
Thank you card painting in the garden 020 8460 9692 shortlands.library@gll.org
2.30-3.30 Chislehurst Library
Maths games and puzzles for ages 4-11. 020 8467 1318 chislehurst.library@gll.org
2.30-3.30 Biggin Hill Library
Lego Club. Create an amazing Lego creation. Drop in. For ages 6-12. 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
4.00-4.45pm Petts Wood Library
Books Aloud, for children from 4 to 7 years and their parents and carers. Join in with fun stories and crafts. 01689 821607 pettswood.library@gll.org
4.00-4.30 Bromley Central Library
Active fun in our Learning through Play area. For ages 3-5. Booking essential 020 3931 0900 central.library@gll.org
4.30-5.00 Bromley Central Library
Active fun in our Learning through Play area. For ages 6-8 Booking essential 020 3931 0900 central.library@gll.org
Saturday 20 August
9.30am-12.30pm Mottingham Library
Lego Club, Move-IT and table tennis and board games Come along and use our Lego to build something, Play a board game or play on our interactive floor or garden table tennis table (weather permitting). For all ages. 020 8857 5406 mottingham.library@gll.org
10.00-12.00 and 2.00-4.00 Burnt Ash Library
Drop-in craft for ages 3+. 020 8460 3405 burntash.library@gll.org
10.00-1.00 and 2.00-5.00pm Hayes Library
Craft drop in. Pompom catapult. Construct a catapult and see how far you can throw your pompom. 020 8462 2445 hayes.library@gll.org
10.00-12.00 Petts Wood Library
Drop in craft suitable for children of all ages. 01689 821607 pettswood.library@gll.org
10.00-11.30 Biggin Hill Library
Junk modelling. Make a crazy creation with our junk displays. Drop in. For ages 2-12. 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
11.00am-12.00 noon St Paul’s Cray Library
Lego Club 020 8300 5454 stpaulscray.library@gll.org
11.00-12.00noon Southborough Library
Lego Club - Under the sea. 020 8467 0355 southborough.library@gll.org
2.15-3.15pm Chislehurst Library
Lego Club 4-11 years. 020 8467 1318 chislehurst.library@gll.org
2.15-3.15pm Penge Library
Crafty Saturday: secret agent – make your secret agent gadget box. For ages 4-7. 020 3915 7066 penge.library@gll.org
2.15-3.15 Petts Wood Library
Lego Club. Drop in sessions for children aged 5 and over. Children must be supervised by parents/carers. Limited spaces, first come-first served basis. Suitable for children under 10 years, Duplo available for under 5’s. Drop in first come first served. 01689 821607 pettswood.library@gll.org
W/C 22nd August
Monday 22 August
9.30-10.30 Chislehurst Library
Pop-In Playtime: Aged 0-4 years. Colouring – Toys – Books & Fun for children and their parents/carers. 020 8467 1318 chislehurst.library@gll.org
10.30-11.30 Shortlands Library
Lego Club 020 8460 9692 shortlands.library@gll.org
10.30am onwards St Paul’s Cray Library
Gadgeteers podcast recording. 020 8300 5454 stpaulscray.library@gll.org
10.30-11.30 Bromley Central Library
Author event with Alom Shaha: science teacher, writer and film maker. A fun, practical event based on Alom’s book: Mr Shaha’s Marvellous Machines. For ages 7-11. 020 3931 0900 central.library@gll.org
10.30-12.30 Burnt Ash Library
Jambs Owls. Meet live owls in the library. For ages 4-8. Bookable. 020 8460 3405 burntash.library@gll.org
11.00-11.45am West Wickham Library
Lego Club for ages 4+. 020 8777 4139
11.00-12.00 Biggin Hill Library
Lego Club. Create an amazing Lego creation. Drop in. For ages 6-12. 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
2.30-3.30 Shortlands Library
Jambs Owls. Meet live owls in the library. 020 8460 9692 shortlands.library@gll.org
Tuesday 23 August
10.00-1.00 and 2.00-5.00pm Southborough Library
Craft drop in. Make a creature to add to our underwater scene. For 4-8 years. 020 8467 0355 southborough.library@gll.org
10.00-1.00 and 2.00-5.00pm Hayes Library
Craft drop in. Pipe cleaner bubble blower. Can you blow the biggest bubbles in Hayes? 020 8462 2445 hayes.library@gll.org
10.30-11.30 West Wickham Library
Jambs Owls. Meet live owls in the library 020 8777 4139
10.30-11.30 Orpington Library
Author event with Alom Shaha: science teacher, writer and film maker. A fun, practical event based on Alom’s book: Mr Shaha’s Marvellous Machines. Parents/carers to attend all sessions with their children. For ages 7-11. https://orpingtonlibrary.eventbrite.co.uk
10.30-11.00 Bromley Central Library
Guided Story time in our Learning through Play area. For ages 3-5. Booking essential 020 3931 0900 central.library@gll.org
11.00-11.30 Bromley Central Library
Guided Story time in our Learning through Play area. For ages 6-8. Booking essential 020 3931 0900 central.library@gll.org
2.00-3.00 Biggin Hill Library
Craft session. Join us for a simple cake decorating session. Bookable. For ages 5-10. 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
2.15-3.15 Chislehurst Library
Pop-In Lego for ages 4-11. 020 8467 1318 chislehurst.library@gll.org
2.30-3.30 Penge Library
Sound of music. Using recycled bottle tops, jam jar lids, cereal boxes and more to make musical instruments.. For ages 4+. 020 3915 7066 penge.library@gll.org
4.00-4.45 Biggin Hill Library
Books aloud. Simple colouring and craft for ages 4-8. Drop in. 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
Wednesday 24 August
10.00-10.45am Mottingham Library
Stories and crafts – make a face design on a pot and plant some cress seeds to become the hair. For ages 4-8. 020 8857 5406 mottingham.library@gll.org
2.00-5.00pm Southborough Library
Craft drop in. Make a creature to add to our underwater scene. For 4-8 years. 020 8467 0355 southborough.library@gll.org
2.00pm Beckenham Library
Gadgeteers craft. Booking required. 020 8650 7292 beckenham.library@gll.org
2.00-3.30 Biggin Hill Library
Creative colouring. Take time out to colour and relax. Drop in for ages 5-12. 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
Thursday 25 August
10.30am onwards St Paul’s Cray Library
Bookmark and card making. 020 8300 5454 stpaulscray.library@gll.org
2.00-3.00 Biggin Hill Library
Craft session. Crazy gadget making session. Bookable. For ages 5-11 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
2.15-3.00 West Wickham Library
Older Lego Club for ages 7+. 020 8777 4139
2.15.3.15 Petts Wood Library
Toytime. Drop in Play time with toys for under 4’s. 01689 821607 pettswood.library@gll.org
2.30-3.30 Chislehurst Library
Drop-in colouring with summer theme for ages 3+. 020 8467 1318 chislehurst.library@gll.org
2.30-4.30 Burnt Ash Library
Art Club. Drop-in. For ages 4-8. 020 8460 3405 burntash.library@gll.org
Friday 26 August
10.00-10.30 Mottingham Library
Summertime Toddler Time - toys, stories and a craft for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years and their parents and carers. 020 8857 5406 mottingham.library@gll.org
10.00-1.00 and 2.00-5.00pm Hayes Library
Craft drop in. Pipe cleaner bubble blower. Can you blow the biggest bubbles in Hayes? 020 8462 2445 hayes.library@gll.org
10.30-11.00 Southborough Library
Stay and Play colouring and toy time. For pre-schoolers. 020 8467 0355 southborough.library@gll.org
10.30-11.30 West Wickham Library
Summer Art Club for ages 4+. 020 8777 4139
2.30-3.30 Biggin Hill Library
Lego Club. Create an amazing Lego creation. Drop in. For ages 6-12. 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
2.30-3.30 Chislehurst Library
Simple drawings (animals) for ages 4-11. 020 8467 1318 chislehurst.library@gll.org
3.00-4.00 Orpington Library
Gliding robot Story time and craft event for ages 3-7.. Parents/carers to attend all sessions with their children.. https://orpingtonlibrary.eventbrite.co.uk
4.00-4.45pm Petts Wood Library
Books Aloud, for children from 4 to 7 years and their parents and carers. Join in with fun stories and crafts. Booking essential. 01689 821607 pettswood.library@gll.org
4.00-4.30 Bromley Central Library
Active fun in our Learning through Play area. For ages 3-5. Booking essential 020 3931 0900 central.library@gll.org
4.30-5.00 Bromley Central Library
Active fun in our Learning through Play area. For ages 6-8 Booking essential 020 3931 0900 central.library@gll.org
Saturday 27 August
10.00-11.30 Biggin Hill Library
Junk modelling. Make a crazy creation with our junk displays. Drop in. For ages 2-12. 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
10.00-1.00 and 2.00-5.00pm Hayes Library
Craft drop in. Pipe cleaner bubble blower. Can you blow the biggest bubbles in Hayes? 020 8462 2445 hayes.library@gll.org
11.00am-12.00 noon St Paul’s Cray Library
Lego Club 020 8300 5454 stpaulscray.library@gll.org
9.30am-12.30pm Mottingham Library
Lego Club, Move-IT and table tennis Come along and use our Lego to build something, play on our interactive floor or garden table tennis table (weather permitting). For all ages. 020 8857 5406 mottingham.library@gll.org
11.00-12.30 Southborough Library
Lego Club – build a spaceship. For all ages. 020 8467 0355 southborough.library@gll.org
2.15-3.15pm Chislehurst Library
Lego Club 4-11 years. 020 8467 1318 chislehurst.library@gll.org
2.15-3.15 Petts Wood Library
Lego Club. Drop in sessions for children aged 5 and over. Children must be supervised by parents/carers. Limited spaces, first come-first served basis. Suitable for children under 10 years, Duplo available for under 5’s. Drop in first come first served. 01689 821607 pettswood.library@gll.org
2.30-3.30pm Burnt Ash Library
Lego Club. Drop in sessions for children aged 4 and over. Adult supervision required. 020 8460 3405 burntash.library@gll.org
W/C 29th August
Monday 29 August
All Bromley Libraries closed. Late Summer Bank Holiday
Tuesday 30 August
10.00-1.00 and 2.00-5.00pm Hayes Library
Craft drop in. Paper pompoms. Make a pompom in your favourite colours! 020 8462 2445 hayes.library@gll.org
10.30-11.15am Penge Library
Toddler Time. Stories, rhymes and craft and for pre – school children 020 3915 7066 penge.library@gll.org
10.30-11.30 Southborough Library
Jambs Owls. Live owls are visiting the library. 020 8467 0355 southborough.library@gll.org
11.00-11.30 West Wickham Library
Stories and Craft (term time only) 020 8777 4139
2.00-5.00pm Southborough Library
Craft drop in. Make a pop-up rainbow card. For 4-8 years. 020 8467 0355 southborough.library@gll.org
2.00-3.00 Biggin Hill Library
Craft session. Make a roarsome animal mask to wear. Drop-in For ages 5-10. 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
2.30-3.30 Petts Wood Library
Jambs Owls. Meet live owls in the library. Booking essential. 01689 821607 pettswood.library@gll.org
4.00-4.45 Biggin Hill Library
Books aloud. Simple colouring and craft for ages 4-8. Drop in. 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
Wednesday 31 August
10.00-10.45am Mottingham Library
Stories and crafts – make and decorate your own mini-skateboard. For ages 4-8. 020 8857 5406 mottingham.library@gll.org
2.00-5.00pm Southborough Library
Craft drop in. Make a pop-up rainbow card. For 4-8 years. 020 8467 0355 southborough.library@gll.org
2.00-3.30 Biggin Hill Library
Creative colouring. Take time out to colour and relax. Drop in for ages 5-12. 01959 528053 bigginhill.library@gll.org
Friday 2 September
10.00-1.00 and 2.00-5.00pm Hayes Library
Craft drop in. Paper pompoms. Make a pompom in your favourite colours! 020 8462 2445 hayes.library@gll.org
10.00-10.30 Mottingham Library
Summertime Toddler Time - toys, stories and a craft for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years and their parents and carers. 020 8857 5406 mottingham.library@gll.org
10.30-11.00 Southborough Library
Stay and Play summer colour in and toy time. For pre-schoolers. 020 8467 0355 southborough.library@gll.org
4.00-5.00pm Bromley Central Library
Coding Club. Booking essential 020 3931 0900 central.library@gll.org
Saturday 3 September
9.30am-12.30pm Mottingham Library
Lego Club, Move-IT and table tennis and board games Come along and use our Lego to build something, Play a board game or play on our interactive floor or garden table tennis table (weather permitting). For all ages. 020 8857 5406 mottingham.library@gll.org
10.00-1.00 and 2.00-5.00pm Hayes Library
Craft drop in. Paper pompoms. Make a pompom in your favourite colours! 020 8462 2445 hayes.library@gll.org
10.00-12.00 and 2.00-4.00 Burnt Ash Library
Drop-in craft for ages 3+. 020 8460 3405 burntash.library@gll.org
10.30-11.00 Bromley Central Library
Active fun in our Learning through Play area. For ages 3-5. Booking essential 020 3931 0900 central.library@gll.org
11.00-11.30 Bromley Central Library
Active fun in our Learning through Play area. For ages 6-8 Booking essential 020 3931 0900 central.library@gll.org
11.00am-12.00 noon St Paul’s Cray Library
Lego Club 020 8300 5454 stpaulscray.library@gll.org
11.00-12.30 Southborough Library
Lego Club – castles. For all ages. 020 8467 0355 southborough.library@gll.org
2.15-3.00 West Wickham Library
Art Club for ages 4+. 020 8777 4139
2.15-3.15pm Chislehurst Library
Lego Club 4-11 years. 020 8467 1318 chislehurst.library@gll.org
2.15-3.15pm Penge Library
Crafty Saturday. 020 3915 7066 penge.library@gll.org
2.15-3.15 Petts Wood Library
Lego Club. Drop in sessions for children aged 5 and over. Children must be supervised by parents/carers. Limited spaces, first come-first served basis.