What's on in Wandsworth Libraries

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Wandsworth Libraries will be closed for the Easter Bank Holidays on Friday 3rd, Sunday 5th, and Monday 6th April. When we are closed, you can manage your account online at https://prism.librarymanagementcloud.co.uk/wandsworth/  where you can also find links to download  audiobooks, ebooks, newspapers and magazines.

 

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.
 

10.30am-12pm Battersea Park 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, Battersea Park Library
Power 2 Connect Digital Drop-ins
These free sessions provide the opportunity to connect with others on all things digital, share tips and get expert advice from our Digital Champions. Bring along your device or use one of the devices available. No Booking required, but as spaces are limited you may need to wait to chat with one of our volunteers.
5:45-6:45pm, Southfields Library
Poetry Club
Join a group of budding poets to read and write poems. No experience needed. Open to all adults.
 

1-2pm, Southfields Library
Spanish Beginners Group
Join our friendly volunteer led sessions to learn and improve your language skills. Targeted at beginners. Term time only.
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  
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, Southfield Library
Italian Conversation Group
Join fellow Italian language enthusiasts in conversation. We welcome new members.
3.30-4.30pm Southfields Children’s Library
Arts & Crafts Activities: Minibeast Hand Puppet
Join us every Wednesday for fun and crafting. Free and no booking required. (Age 3+) 
 

 3.30-4.30pm Northcote Library
Children’s Book Club
Northcote Library’s wonderful children’s book club, Story Explorers, meets this afternoon. Suitable for children aged 6-11. Email harriet.cooper@gll.org to join and for more information.
 

12-3pm, Southfields Library
Sexual Health Clinic
Drop in for information and advice, as well as access to free rapid HIV tests. Organised by Spectra.
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
 

You are invited to a family friendly touring poetry show as part of SPINE Festival. Join us in Northcote Community Hall for the show. Suitable for children and families. Please register your interest at the library or email northcote.library@gll.org

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+)
11-12pm, Southfields Library
Saturday Reading Group
Discuss the book of the month, Why be Happy When You Could be Normal by Jeanette Winterson.   
12-1pm Northcote Library
Craft Club: Elmer Day
Celebrate the beloved patchwork elephant on Elmer Day and embrace what makes you unique and joyous at Saturday crafts.
10am-1pm Putney Library
Introduction to Jazz
A free masterclass with El Trio.
 

2- 3pm Tooting Library
Pokémon Club.
Come & play this iconic board game with a chance to swap some cards!
Good luck trainer!
 

3-4pm Northcote Library
 Way of Council: A Listening & Storytelling Practice for over 50s with AgUK Wandsworth
Join Age UK Wandsworth for a new free monthly listening and storytelling practice for the over 50s. Share stories, listen deeply and speak from the heart building empathy, connection and community at Way of Council sessions. Please register your interest via 020 8877 8947 or email outreach@ageukwandsworth.org.uk
4pm Tooting Library
Fact Finders
Fact finders - all about numbers! in celebration of National Numeracy Day.
Yes! we'll be looking at some fun maths facts!
 

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.
2-4pm, Battersea Park Library
Power 2 Connect Digital Drop-ins
These free sessions provide the opportunity to connect with others on all things digital, share tips and get expert advice from our Digital Champions. Bring along your device or use one of the devices available. No Booking required, but as spaces are limited you may need to wait to chat with one of our volunteers.
 

1-2pm, Southfields Library
Spanish Beginners Group
Join our friendly volunteer led sessions to learn and improve your language skills. Targeted at beginners. Term time only.
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.
2-4pm, Southfields Library  
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, Southfield Library
Italian Conversation Group
Join fellow Italian language enthusiasts in conversation. We welcome new members.
3.30-4.30pm Southfields Children’s Library
Arts & Crafts Activities: World Bee Day
Join us every Wednesday for fun and crafting. Free and no booking required. (Age 3+) 
 

10am Tooting Library
Elmer Story Time 

Join us to enjoy the adventures of our favourite multicoloured elephant Elmer! In this themed story time.
4-4.30pm, Southfields Children’s Library 

Share a Story Session 

Join us for our new Share A Story session to celebrate National Share A Story Month.  

Meet other parents, share your favourite story books and get your little ones to bring along their favourite stuffed animal to enjoy story time too!  

Led by our Children's Librarian, parents are encouraged to have a go at reading aloud and share their favourite story books. Alternatively, just come along to listen to stories read by other parents. Sessions are free! All are welcome, no booking required (Age 3+ with parents/guardians)  

 

10am Tooting Library
Lego / Duplo club: Elmer Day HALF TERM
Let's try to recreate Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant in LEGO! 

10-11am, Southfields Children’s Library 

Elmer Day: Storytime and Craft HALF TERM

Come along for an Elmer the Patchwork Elephant themed Storytime and then a fun craft activity. Free event. (Age 3+) 
11-12pm, Southfields Children’s Library 

Origami HALF TERM

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+)  

2-4pm Putney Library 

A family craft activity in the library atrium 
2pm Tooting Library
Art Club: Elmer Day HALF TERM 
Elmer themed stories & crafts 

 

10 -10.30am Tooting Library
Baby Rhyme Time HALF TERM 

Songs & rhymes for the under 5s. Bring your instruments & join in the fun! 

Afternoon Tooting Library
Board Games HALF TERM
Board games available to play 

 

9.30-10am, Southfields Children’s Library  

Share a Story Session HALF TERM 

Join us for our new Share A Story session to celebrate National Share A Story Month.  

Meet new parents, share your favourite story books and get your little ones to bring along their favourite stuffed animal to enjoy story time too!  
Led by our Children's Librarian, parents are encouraged to have a go at reading aloud and share their favourite story books. Alternatively, just come along to listen to stories read by other parents. Sessions are free! All are welcome, no booking required (Age 3+ with parents/guardians)  

10 -10.30am Tooting Library
Baby Rhyme Time HALF TERM 

Songs & rhymes for the under 5s. Bring your instruments & join in the fun! 

11am Tooting Library
Heritage Festival: Family Art Workshops  HERITAGE FESTIVAL/ HALF TERM 

Come and get your hands on objects from the Heritage collection and learn about life in Wandsworth a 100 years ago! Then get creative! For children of all ages.
2-3.30pm Southfields Meeting Room 

Wandsworth Heritage Festival - Family Workshop HERITAGE FESTIVAL/ HALF TERM 

This free, family friendly drop-in workshop is to encourage engagement with the Wandsworth Heritage Collection. Participate in discussions around heritage, culture and traditions, as well as memory and your families’ experiences. (Ideal for KS1 and KS2 children and parents/guardians).  

 This workshop is part of the wider Wandsworth Heritage Festival (23rd May-14th June). 

Chess Club HALF TERM

Come & join our weekly chess club whatever your level.
5:45-6:45pm, Southfields Library 

Zillennial Book Club 
To link in with Refugee Week activities next month, we will be reading Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis. This novel is filled with themes and messages of international aid, the ISIS crisis and the curious crossover of religion and queerness. Members will be preparing together a book report that will be published in the Southfields Library Refugee Week Zine. New members welcomed. (Aged 18 to 40) 

 

10.30am-12.30pm Balham Library
Drop in Knit & Natter for Children ages 6+ HALF TERM
Drop in and join a half term knitting group for children.
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.
3-4pm, Southfield Library 

Italian Conversation Group 

Join fellow Italian language enthusiasts in conversation. We welcome new members. 
3.30-4.30pm Southfields Children’s Library 

Arts & Crafts Activities: Make a Turtle HALF TERM 

Join us every Wednesday for fun and crafting. Free and no booking required. (Age 3+)  

 

All Day Tooting Library
Board Games HALF TERM
Board games available to play all day!
10.30am Tooting Library 

Fun with Phonics HALF TERM 

Join us for an interactive fun session looking at phonic sounds. 

Become a phonics pro! Suitable for children 4 - 6 years old.
11am-12pm Balham Library
Creative Writing Workshop with Allison Parkinson HALF TERM
Join children’s author and illustrator Allison Parkinson for an interactive story crafting workshop. Free, please book at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/allison-parkinson-story-crafting-workshop-tickets-1988706046319 

3.30-4.30pm Northcote Library
Children’s Book Club HALF TERM
Northcote Library’s wonderful children’s book club, Story Explorers, meets this afternoon. Suitable for children aged 6-11. Email harriet.cooper@gll.org to join and for more information.
5-7pm Northcote Library
Reading Group 
The general fiction reading group meets this evening. Please ask at the library for more information about joining. 

 

10am Tooting Library
Story Time HALF TERM 

Come and listen to a story with all the family.
12.30-1:30pm, Southfields Library 

Southfields Safer Neighbourhood Team  

Meet with Metropolitan officers to discuss local issues and crime prevention 
 

10-1pm, Southfields Library
The Pantry Table Top Sale Fundraiser 
The Pantry food bank is held every fortnight at St Paul’s Church on Augustus Road and is open to local residents, who can just drop in, as referral is not required.  

The Pantry volunteers are hosting a fundraising event to support operating costs, which have increased significantly over the last year or two. Please come along and show your support. 
10am Tooting Library
Lego and Duplo Club HALF TERM
Come and play with building blocks
11am-12pm Balham Library
Art Workshop with Grace Holliday exploring the Wandsworth Heritage Collection HALF TERM
Join artist Grace Holliday for a creative art workshop and explore some objects and stories from Wandsworth Heritage Collection.

Come along to this art workshop at Balham library and learn more about local history by engaging with objects from the Wandsworth Heritage Collection! Free, please book at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/balham-library-family-art-heritage-workshop-tickets-1988007287312

11-12pm, Southfields Children’s Library 

Origami HALF TERM 

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
Craft Club: Cats HALF TERM 
Make a kitty cat craft today during Saturday craft club. 

2pm Tooting Library
Art Club HALF TERM 
An art activity for children. 

 4pm Tooting Library
Children's Book Group

Join us to discuss "Sam Wu is not afraid of the dark" by Katie & Kevin Tsang.

Activity session based on the book.

These free sessions provide the opportunity to connect with others on all things digital, share tips and get expert advice from our Digital Champions. Bring along your device or use one of the devices available. No Booking required, but as spaces are limited you may need to wait to chat with one of our volunteers. 
 

The Friends of Putney Library host a talk by historian Brian Parsons. Please book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-dust-to-ashes-the-development-of-cremation-in-england-wales-tickets-1988619915700?aff=oddtdtcreator 

4.4-45pm Balham Library
Special Story Time with GLL Literary Foundation Author Jane Porter
No booking necessary.

3-5pm Balham Library
Creative Writing Workshop
Balham Library welcomes Jack Strange to lead a workshop on Creative Writing.

Balham Library is excited to welcome author, and writing & creativity coach Jack Strange on Saturday 6 June at 3pm to lead a creative writing workshop.

Whether you are a budding writer unsure how to start, or need help refocusing and getting to the finish line, get writing tips and help with the creative process right at Balham Library. Free, to book please visit