What's on in Wandsworth Libraries
02 October 2026
What's on in Wandsworth Libraries
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Thursday 1 October
9.30-10am Northcote Library
Story Time
The air is crisper and the leaves are starting to fall. Get cosy for an autumnal themed story time.
5-7pm Northcote Library
Reading Group
The general fiction reading group meets this evening. Please ask at the library for more information about joining.
9.30-10am Northcote Library
Story Time
The air is crisper and the leaves are starting to fall. Get cosy for an autumnal themed story time.
5-7pm Northcote Library
Reading Group
The general fiction reading group meets this evening. Please ask at the library for more information about joining.
Saturday 3
11-12pm, Southfields Children’s Library
Origami
Our volunteer Charlie leads this popular, regular session. Join him to shape and fold paper into beautiful works of art, which you can take home. (Age 6+)
12-1pm Northcote Library
Children’s Craft Club
Turn fallen leaves into an autumnal pumpkin at today's craft club.
11-12pm, Southfields Children’s Library
Origami
Our volunteer Charlie leads this popular, regular session. Join him to shape and fold paper into beautiful works of art, which you can take home. (Age 6+)
12-1pm Northcote Library
Children’s Craft Club
Turn fallen leaves into an autumnal pumpkin at today's craft club.
Monday 5
10.30am-12pm Northcote Library
10.30am-12pm Northcote Library
Digital Inclusion Programme
Free, drop-in help, offered by AgeUK Wandsworth for older computer users struggling with their smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
4pm Putney Library
Symphony of stories
The world premiere of ‘Symphony of Stories’, music composed from notes placed on a display in the Children’s Libary as part of the Summer Reading Challenge. Learn how the music was put together and hear it performed by local musicians and library staff.
Symphony of stories
The world premiere of ‘Symphony of Stories’, music composed from notes placed on a display in the Children’s Libary as part of the Summer Reading Challenge. Learn how the music was put together and hear it performed by local musicians and library staff.
Tuesday 6
10-11am, Southfields Library, Foyer
10-11am, Southfields Library, Foyer
Southfields Safer Neighbourhood Team
Meet with Metropolitan officers to discuss local issues and crime prevention.
1-3.30pm York Gardens Library
Know Your Numbers & Cardiovascular Health BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Practical checks including blood pressure, pulse, weight and BMI, helping people understand their numbers and why they matter. Please speak to library staff for more information or email Yorkgardens.library@gll.org
2-3pm, Southfields Library, Meeting Room
1-3.30pm York Gardens Library
Know Your Numbers & Cardiovascular Health BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Practical checks including blood pressure, pulse, weight and BMI, helping people understand their numbers and why they matter. Please speak to library staff for more information or email Yorkgardens.library@gll.org
2-3pm, Southfields Library, Meeting Room
Silver Circle Reading Group
Chat about your current reads and share book recommendations in this friendly, monthly gathering. New members welcomed.
3.30pm Tooting Library
3.30pm Tooting Library
LEGO SPIKE STEAM Building Session
Come & make a quirky invention in this LEGO builders session.
5-6pm, Southfields Library, Meeting Room
5-6pm, Southfields Library, Meeting Room
11+ Workshop for Parents of Year 3-5 Pupils
Join us for a workshop to exchange information and ideas, led by volunteer Charlie, a parent of a Year 7 child who recently completed his 11+ journey. Free, but booking is required.
Wednesday 7
1.30pm-3pm Wandsworth Town Library
1.30pm-3pm Wandsworth Town Library
Digital Inclusion Programme
Free, drop-in help, offered by AgeUK Wandsworth for older computer users struggling with their smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
2-4pm, Southfields Library, Foyer
2-4pm, Southfields Library, Foyer
Power 2 Connect Digital Drop-ins
Free sessions to connect with all things digital, share tips and get expert advice from our Digital Champions. Bring along your device or use one available. No booking required, but spaces are limited so you may need to wait. Term-time only.
3-4pm, Southfields Library, Meeting Room
3-4pm, Southfields Library, Meeting Room
Italian Conversation Group
Join fellow Italian language enthusiasts in conversation. We welcome new members.
3:30-4:30pm, Southfields Children’s Library
3:30-4:30pm, Southfields Children’s Library
Arts & Crafts Activities: Spotted Sea Lions
Join us every Wednesday for fun and crafting. Free and no booking required. (Age 3+)
5.15-6.15pm, Southfields Library, Meeting Room
5.15-6.15pm, Southfields Library, Meeting Room
French Conversation Group
Our new French language class is aimed at adults at a beginner or intermediate level. Please come into the library and speak to our team to enrol. Term-time only.
5-7pm Wandsworth Town
From Stepney to London BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Join author Ilena Newby for this talk about her book From Stepney to London, in which she shares her personal journey of leaving Jamaica at the age of eleven to join her parents and family members in the UK. To book please speak to library staff or email Wandsworthtown.library@gll.org
6.30-7.30pm Putney Library
Threads of Time Exhibition BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Talk with Sylvia Chin about her art exhibition. It tells the deeply personal story of five roots that run through her blood: the warm golden sun of Jamaica, the grace and ancestral wisdom of China, the vibrant, living heritage of Africa, the enduring history of Scotland, and the soft, welcoming home of Britain. These five worlds meet in every piece she creates —as one, woven together with love. To book please speak to library staff or email Putney.library@gll.org
5-7pm Wandsworth Town
From Stepney to London BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Join author Ilena Newby for this talk about her book From Stepney to London, in which she shares her personal journey of leaving Jamaica at the age of eleven to join her parents and family members in the UK. To book please speak to library staff or email Wandsworthtown.library@gll.org
6.30-7.30pm Putney Library
Threads of Time Exhibition BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Talk with Sylvia Chin about her art exhibition. It tells the deeply personal story of five roots that run through her blood: the warm golden sun of Jamaica, the grace and ancestral wisdom of China, the vibrant, living heritage of Africa, the enduring history of Scotland, and the soft, welcoming home of Britain. These five worlds meet in every piece she creates —as one, woven together with love. To book please speak to library staff or email Putney.library@gll.org
Thursday 8
4pm Tooting Library
4pm Tooting Library
Black History Month
A themed story session and craft activity.
A themed story session and craft activity.
Friday 9
12-2.45pm, Southfields Library, Foyer
12-2.45pm, Southfields Library, Foyer
Sexual Health Clinic
Drop in for information and advice, as well as access to free rapid HIV tests. Organised by Spectra.
Saturday 10
10 - 12pm Tooting Library
Lego and Duplo Club
Come and play and build
1-2pm, Southfields Library, Meeting Room
10 - 12pm Tooting Library
Lego and Duplo Club
Come and play and build
1-2pm, Southfields Library, Meeting Room
11+ Workshop for Parents of Year 3-5 Pupils
Join us for a workshop to exchange information and ideas, led by volunteer Charlie, a parent of a Year 7 child who recently completed his 11+ journey. Free, but booking is required.
11-12pm, Southfields Children’s Library
Origami
Our volunteer Charlie leads this popular, regular session. Join him to shape and fold paper into beautiful works of art, which you can take home. (Age 6+)
2pm Tooting Library
Art Club
An art and craft activity for children.
11-12pm, Southfields Children’s Library
Origami
Our volunteer Charlie leads this popular, regular session. Join him to shape and fold paper into beautiful works of art, which you can take home. (Age 6+)
2pm Tooting Library
Art Club
An art and craft activity for children.
Monday 12
4pm Tooting Library
4pm Tooting Library
Fact finders Poetry session
Celebrate National Poetry Day in this interactive session.
Tuesday 13
10.30am-12pm Tooting Library
Digital Inclusion Programme
Free, drop-in help, offered by AgeUK Wandsworth for older computer users struggling with their smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
1-3.30pm York Gardens Library
Diabetes Awareness BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Understanding risk factors, prevention, healthy living and the importance of taking early action. Please speak to library staff for more information or email Yorkgardens.library@gll.org
3.30pm Tooting Library
10.30am-12pm Tooting Library
Digital Inclusion Programme
Free, drop-in help, offered by AgeUK Wandsworth for older computer users struggling with their smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
1-3.30pm York Gardens Library
Diabetes Awareness BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Understanding risk factors, prevention, healthy living and the importance of taking early action. Please speak to library staff for more information or email Yorkgardens.library@gll.org
3.30pm Tooting Library
LEGO SPIKE STEAM Building Session
Come & make a quirky invention in this LEGO builders session.
5:45-6:45pm, Southfields Library, Meeting Room
5:45-6:45pm, Southfields Library, Meeting Room
Poetry Club
Join a group of budding poets to read and write poems. No experience needed. Open to all adults.
Wednesday 14
1.30pm-3pm Balham Library
Digital Inclusion Programme
Free, drop-in help, offered by AgeUK Wandsworth for older computer users struggling with their smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
2-4pm, Southfields Library, Foyer
Power 2 Connect Digital Drop-ins
Free sessions to connect with all things digital, share tips and get expert advice from our Digital Champions. Bring along your device or use one available. No booking required, but spaces are limited so you may need to wait. Term-time only.
3-4pm, Southfields Library, Meeting Room
1.30pm-3pm Balham Library
Digital Inclusion Programme
Free, drop-in help, offered by AgeUK Wandsworth for older computer users struggling with their smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
2-4pm, Southfields Library, Foyer
Power 2 Connect Digital Drop-ins
Free sessions to connect with all things digital, share tips and get expert advice from our Digital Champions. Bring along your device or use one available. No booking required, but spaces are limited so you may need to wait. Term-time only.
3-4pm, Southfields Library, Meeting Room
Italian Conversation Group
Join fellow Italian language enthusiasts in conversation. We welcome new members.
3:30-4:30pm, Southfields Children’s Library
Join fellow Italian language enthusiasts in conversation. We welcome new members.
3:30-4:30pm, Southfields Children’s Library
Arts & Crafts Activities: Clinging Koala
Join us every Wednesday for fun and crafting. Free and no booking required. (Age 3+)
5.15-6.15pm, Southfields Library, Meeting Room
5.15-6.15pm, Southfields Library, Meeting Room
French Conversation Group
Our new French language class is aimed at adults at a beginner or intermediate level. Please come into the library and speak to our team to enrol. Term-time only.
Thursday 15
9.30-10am Northcote Library
Story Time
October is Black History Month so join us for a special story time celebrating Black authors and stories.
6-7.45pm Putney Library
Mary the Contrary
The story of Mary Wollstonecraft. A talk by Hugh Thompson. 6pm Refreshments 6:30pm: Talk
Friday 16
2.30-4pm Northcote Library
Crime Reading Group
The crime reading group meets this afternoon. Please ask at the library for more information about joining.
Saturday 17
10 - 12pm Tooting Library
Lego and Duplo Club
Come and play and build
11-12pm, Southfields Library, Meeting Room
Saturday Reading Group
Discuss the Book of the Month, Orbital by Samantha Harvey. New members welcome.
11-12pm, Southfields Children’s Library
Origami
Our volunteer Charlie leads this popular, regular session. Join him to shape and fold paper into beautiful works of art, which you can take home. (Age 6+)
12-1pm Northcote Library
Children’s Craft Club
Join us for a collage craft inspired by Luna Loves Library Day by Wandsworth based author Joseph Coelho for Black History Month
12.30-1.30pm, Southfields Children’s Library, Meeting Room
10 - 12pm Tooting Library
Lego and Duplo Club
Come and play and build
11-12pm, Southfields Library, Meeting Room
Saturday Reading Group
Discuss the Book of the Month, Orbital by Samantha Harvey. New members welcome.
11-12pm, Southfields Children’s Library
Origami
Our volunteer Charlie leads this popular, regular session. Join him to shape and fold paper into beautiful works of art, which you can take home. (Age 6+)
12-1pm Northcote Library
Children’s Craft Club
Join us for a collage craft inspired by Luna Loves Library Day by Wandsworth based author Joseph Coelho for Black History Month
12.30-1.30pm, Southfields Children’s Library, Meeting Room
Tabletop Gaming
Join us for our exciting Tabletop Gaming workshop, where participants play games (including Pokémon, Digimon, Yu-Gi-Oh and Warhammer) and swap their cards and figures. Please note that children aged 10 and under will need to be accompanied by an adult throughout. (Recommended Age 8-13)
2pm Tooting Library
Art Club
An art and craft activity for children.
Join us for our exciting Tabletop Gaming workshop, where participants play games (including Pokémon, Digimon, Yu-Gi-Oh and Warhammer) and swap their cards and figures. Please note that children aged 10 and under will need to be accompanied by an adult throughout. (Recommended Age 8-13)
2pm Tooting Library
Art Club
An art and craft activity for children.
Sunday 18
2pm Tooting Library
Pokémon Club
Learn how to play the iconic Pokémon card game in this monthly session.
Monday 19
2pm Earlsfield Library BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Honouring Our Community - Design Your Own Card
Join Nichola McGuire to create your own piece of art celebrating your community, people, and their achievements. Draw straight onto a greeting card to take home and gift, or create a larger piece on A4 paper. Try out pens, pencils, charcoal, watercolour and collage, all provided. No art experience needed, just bring yourself. For adults and children aged 8+. Please speak to library staff to book or email Earlsfield.library@gll.org
4-6pm Northcote Library
Green Libraries Week
Are you a bookworm? Love books? Celebrate Green Libraries Week and design your own bookmark using recycled materials at a sustainable textile workshop. Free, all materials provided. Families welcome. Please register your interest at the library or email northcote.library@gll.org
6-7pm Balham Library
Telling Your Own Stories BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Dr. McClymont will speak about the importance of telling our own stories, why representation in publishing matters, the importance of acknowledging our 'history makers', and her journey as a writer. Please speak to library staff to book or email to Balham.library@gll.org
Tuesday 20
10.30am-12pm Tooting Library
Digital Inclusion Programme
Free, drop-in help, offered by AgeUK Wandsworth for older computer users struggling with their smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
1-3.30pm York Gardens Library
Exercise and Healthy Living BLACK HISTORY MONTH
A practical session with a physiotherapist on site, offering simple and accessible exercises, advice and the opportunity to ask questions about movement, mobility and staying active. Please speak to library staff for more information or email Yorkgardens.library@gll.org
3.30pm Tooting Library
LEGO SPIKE STEAM Building Session
Come & make a quirky invention in this LEGO builders session.
Wednesday 21
2-4pm, Southfields Library, Foyer
2-4pm, Southfields Library, Foyer
Power 2 Connect Digital Drop-ins
Free sessions to connect with all things digital, share tips and get expert advice from our Digital Champions. Bring along your device or use one available. No booking required, but spaces are limited so you may need to wait. Term-time only.
3-4pm, Southfields Library, Meeting Room
3-4pm, Southfields Library, Meeting Room
Italian Conversation Group
Join fellow Italian language enthusiasts in conversation. We welcome new members.
3:30-4:30pm, Southfields Children’s Library
3:30-4:30pm, Southfields Children’s Library
Arts & Crafts Activities: Paper Flower
Join us every Wednesday for fun and crafting. Free and no booking required. (Age 3+)
5.15-6.15pm, Southfields Library, Meeting Room
5.15-6.15pm, Southfields Library, Meeting Room
French Conversation Group
Our new French language class is aimed at adults at a beginner or intermediate level. Please come into the library and speak to our team to enrol. Term-time only.
Thursday 22
5-7pm Northcote Library
General Reading Group
The general fiction reading group meets this evening. Please ask at the library for more information about joining.
5-7pm Northcote Library
General Reading Group
The general fiction reading group meets this evening. Please ask at the library for more information about joining.
Friday 23
6.30-9.30pm York Gardens Library
How Play Builds Community BLACK HISTORY MONTH
6.30-9.30pm York Gardens Library
How Play Builds Community BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Join Harieth Sedrick-Ugo , Fay Greaves, Jahdia Spencer, Amber Ogunsanya‑William, Johnathon Miller-McCall, and Gabriel Palmer for this panel discussion. Please speak to library staff for more information or email Yorkgardens.library@gll.org
Saturday 24
10am-12pm Tooting Library
Lego and Duplo Club
Come and play and build
10.30-11.30am, Southfields Children’s Library
10am-12pm Tooting Library
Lego and Duplo Club
Come and play and build
10.30-11.30am, Southfields Children’s Library
Through the Eyes of a Tree, Storytelling Event
Join Esme Finch for a storytelling event to coincide with Green Libraries Week. No booking required. (Age 3+)
11-12pm, Southfields Children’s Library
Origami
Our volunteer Charlie leads this popular, regular session. Join him to shape and fold paper into beautiful works of art, which you can take home. (Age 6+)
2pm Tooting Library
Art Club
An art and craft activity for children.
Origami
Our volunteer Charlie leads this popular, regular session. Join him to shape and fold paper into beautiful works of art, which you can take home. (Age 6+)
2pm Tooting Library
Art Club
An art and craft activity for children.
Monday 26
3pm Tooting Library
Black Cat Day!
Join us for spooky stories & crafts - get in the spirit of Halloween!
6-8pm Battersea Library
Future Groove BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Future Groove is a London based rare groove psychedelic jazz funk force to be reckoned with fronted by the rare vocal talent of Helen McDonald. To book, please speak to library staff or email Battersea.library@gll.org
Tuesday 27
9.30-10.30am, Southfields Children’s Library
Black History Month Storytime and Craft Session
Join Renée from Science Owl for a fun family workshop where we'll turn stories into creativity. Free, but booking is required. (Ages 4+)
11.30am-12.30pm Wandsworth Town Library
The best Jollof rice ever BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Join children's book author Onyinye Iwu for the story of Kamsi and Kwame. They are best friends and their favourite food is jollof rice!
1-3pm York Gardens Library
Cancer Awareness and Screening BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Raising awareness of signs and symptoms and the importance of screening, including breast, cervical, bowel and prostate health. Please speak to library staff for more information or email Yorkgardens.library@gll.org
3-4pm, Southfields Children’s Library
Once Upon an Invention. Where Stories spark big ideas! - Science Owl
Join Renée from Science Owl for a fun family workshop where we'll turn stories into creativity. Free, but booking is required. (Ages 4+)
5:45-6:45pm, Southfields Library, Meeting Room
Zillennial Book Club
Dedicated space for young readers to relax after work and unwind, by discussing our Book of the Month. Join us to explore Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen and'Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. New members welcomed.
Wednesday 28
10.30am Putney Library
10:30am Art-umn
Autumn arts and crafts in the Children’s Library.
10:30am Art-umn
Autumn arts and crafts in the Children’s Library.
10.30am-12pm Southfields Library
Digital Inclusion Programme
Free, drop-in help, offered by AgeUK Wandsworth for older computer users struggling with their smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
10.30am-12.30pm York Gardens Library
Black History Month Business Champion Breakfast BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Digital Inclusion Programme
Free, drop-in help, offered by AgeUK Wandsworth for older computer users struggling with their smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
10.30am-12.30pm York Gardens Library
Black History Month Business Champion Breakfast BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Join Loretta Awuah to celebrate Local Business and Community Champions over Breakfast alongside inspiring talks. Please speak to library staff for more information or email Yorkgardens.library@gll.org
1.30pm-3pm Putney Library
Digital Inclusion Programme
Free, drop-in help, offered by AgeUK Wandsworth for older computer users struggling with their smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
2-3pm, Southfields Children’s Library
1.30pm-3pm Putney Library
Digital Inclusion Programme
Free, drop-in help, offered by AgeUK Wandsworth for older computer users struggling with their smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
2-3pm, Southfields Children’s Library
Fun with Phonics
55% of children struggle with blending and segmenting in their first two years of school. Children will explore the world of rhyming words, building their confidence with phonics and guiding them on their journey to becoming phonic pros and future poets. Limited spaces, so booking is essential. (Ages 4-6)
2-4pm, Southfields Library, Foyer
2-4pm, Southfields Library, Foyer
Power 2 Connect Digital Drop-ins
Free sessions to connect with all things digital, share tips and get expert advice from our Digital Champions. Bring along your device or use one available. No booking required, but spaces are limited so you may need to wait. Term-time only.
3-4pm, Southfields Library, Meeting Room
3-4pm, Southfields Library, Meeting Room
Italian Conversation Group
Join fellow Italian language enthusiasts in conversation. We welcome new members.
3:30-4:30pm, Southfields Children’s Library
3:30-4:30pm, Southfields Children’s Library
Arts & Crafts Activities: Halloween
Join us every Wednesday for fun and crafting. Free and no booking required. (Age 3+)
5.15-6.15pm, Southfields Library, Meeting Room
5.15-6.15pm, Southfields Library, Meeting Room
French Conversation Group
Our new French language class is aimed at adults at a beginner or intermediate level. Please come into the library and speak to our team to enrol. Term-time only.
Thursday 29
9.30-10am Northcote Library
Story Time
A spooktacular Halloween story time awaits! Pop in during half term for some spine chilling stories...if you dare.
6.30pm Putney Library
Irish Nurses in the NHS
A talk on the history of Irish nurses in the NHS
9.30-10am Northcote Library
Story Time
A spooktacular Halloween story time awaits! Pop in during half term for some spine chilling stories...if you dare.
6.30pm Putney Library
Irish Nurses in the NHS
A talk on the history of Irish nurses in the NHS
Friday 30
10-11am, Southfields Library, Foyer
10-11am, Southfields Library, Foyer
Southfields Safer Neighbourhood Team
Meet with Metropolitan officers to discuss local issues and crime prevention.
5-6.30pm Wandsworth Town Library
Honouring Our Communities Panel Discussion Our Communities Panel Discussion BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Join Victoria Asante and the Women In Business Network for a time of reflection, appreciation, recognition. To book please speak to library staff or email Wandsworthtown.library@gll.org
5-6.30pm Wandsworth Town Library
Honouring Our Communities Panel Discussion Our Communities Panel Discussion BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Join Victoria Asante and the Women In Business Network for a time of reflection, appreciation, recognition. To book please speak to library staff or email Wandsworthtown.library@gll.org
Saturday 31
10am-12pm Tooting Library
Lego and Duplo Club
Come and play and build
10.30-11am, Southfields Children’s Library
10am-12pm Tooting Library
Lego and Duplo Club
Come and play and build
10.30-11am, Southfields Children’s Library
Halloween Storytime
Join us for a spooky storytime. Come in your spookiest attire. Free, no booking required. (Age 6+)
11-12pm, Southfields Children’s Library
11-12pm, Southfields Children’s Library
Origami
Our volunteer Charlie leads this popular, regular session. Join him to shape and fold paper into beautiful works of art, which you can take home. (Age 6+)
12-1pm Northcote Library
Children’s Craft Club
Make an assortment of scary critters, including spiders, witches, bats and aliens at a Halloween themed half term craft club.
2-4pm Putney Library
Halloween Crafternoon
Bat, cats and hats. A craft activity for children.
2pm Tooting Library
Art Club
An art and craft activity for children.
Our volunteer Charlie leads this popular, regular session. Join him to shape and fold paper into beautiful works of art, which you can take home. (Age 6+)
12-1pm Northcote Library
Children’s Craft Club
Make an assortment of scary critters, including spiders, witches, bats and aliens at a Halloween themed half term craft club.
2-4pm Putney Library
Halloween Crafternoon
Bat, cats and hats. A craft activity for children.
2pm Tooting Library
Art Club
An art and craft activity for children.
