What's on in Wandsworth Libraries
06 June 2025
What's on in Wandsworth Libraries
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Wandsworth Libraries will be closed for the Bank Holiday on Monday 26th May.
Wandsworth Libraries will be closed for the Bank Holiday on Monday 26th May.
During opening hours Northcote Library BOROUGH OF CULTURE EVENT
Photography Exhibition: The History of Northcote Road
Celebrate Local Community and History Month with a photography exhibition at Northcote Library. Explore the history of Northcote Road with photographs provided by the Heritage service.
See how Northcote Road has changed over time with images dating back to the late 1800s and newspaper articles documenting the library opening in the late 1960s.
The exhibition will be on show throughout May during Northcote Library’s opening hours.
Photography Exhibition: The History of Northcote Road
Celebrate Local Community and History Month with a photography exhibition at Northcote Library. Explore the history of Northcote Road with photographs provided by the Heritage service.
See how Northcote Road has changed over time with images dating back to the late 1800s and newspaper articles documenting the library opening in the late 1960s.
The exhibition will be on show throughout May during Northcote Library’s opening hours.
Monday 2 June
10:30am Battersea Park Library
Mama G
Come and join our favourite pantomime dame Mama G and celebrate PRIDE in style! With stories, laughter and family fun for everyone (guaranteed)!!! So put on your dancing shoes & get ready to glitter & shine!
10.30am-12pm Northcote Library
Digital Inclusion Programme
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 Balham Library
Mama G
Are you in need of some fun & sparkle to brighten up your day!? Then pop into your local library to see our very own pantomime dame; the gorgeous Mama G!! Join Mama G for stories, songs and lots of laughs for the whole family!
4pm Tooting Library
Children’s Book Group
4pm Balham Library
Mama G
Are you in need of some fun & sparkle to brighten up your day!? Then pop into your local library to see our very own pantomime dame; the gorgeous Mama G!! Join Mama G for stories, songs and lots of laughs for the whole family!
4pm Tooting Library
Children’s Book Group
Come and join the Children's Book group who will be discussing "The Beast and the Bethany" by GLL local supported author Jack Meggitt-Phillips. Book discussion and activities based on the book.
Tuesday 3
2-4pm Battersea Park Library
Power to Connect Digital Drop-ins
Free friendly and relaxed support for your laptop, tablet or smartphone. This support will help you get the most of your device, ensure it’s safe and learn new skills.
2-3pm Southfields Library
Silver Circle Reading Group
Chat about your current reads and get book recommendations from friends.
Power to Connect Digital Drop-ins
Free friendly and relaxed support for your laptop, tablet or smartphone. This support will help you get the most of your device, ensure it’s safe and learn new skills.
2-3pm Southfields Library
Silver Circle Reading Group
Chat about your current reads and get book recommendations from friends.
Wednesday 4
1.30-3pm Wandsworth Town Library
Digital Inclusion Programme
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
2-4pm Southfields Library
Power to Connect Digital Drop-ins
These free sessions give you the opportunity to connect with others on all things digital, share tips and get expert advice from our Digital Champion volunteers. Visit us with your device or use one of the devices available.
No Booking Required! Please note you may need to wait to chat with one of our volunteers and spaces are limited.
4pm Battersea Library
Mama G
Are you in need of some fun & sparkle to brighten up your day!? Then pop into your local library to see our very own pantomime dame; the gorgeous Mama G!! Join Mama G for stories, songs and lots of laughs for the whole family!
Mama G
Are you in need of some fun & sparkle to brighten up your day!? Then pop into your local library to see our very own pantomime dame; the gorgeous Mama G!! Join Mama G for stories, songs and lots of laughs for the whole family!
Thursday 5
10am-4pm Northcote Library
Empathy Week
Celebrate and explore the lives of your community and people around the world during Empathy Week with activities and worksheets in the Children’s Library.
4-5pm Northcote Library
Mama G
Get ready for a fun, song and dance filled afternoon with Mama G to celebrate Pride.
6pm Putney Library
Performance Poetry – A Workshop with Alice d’Lumiere
Empathy Week
Celebrate and explore the lives of your community and people around the world during Empathy Week with activities and worksheets in the Children’s Library.
4-5pm Northcote Library
Mama G
Get ready for a fun, song and dance filled afternoon with Mama G to celebrate Pride.
6pm Putney Library
Performance Poetry – A Workshop with Alice d’Lumiere
Performance Artist, Playwright and Poet, Alice d’Lumiere is running a workshop on Creating Poetry for Performance.
Friday 6
10am-5pm Northcote Library
Empathy Week
Celebrate and explore the lives of your community and people around the world during Empathy Week with activities and worksheets in the Children’s Library.
10.30am Tooting Library
Mama G
Empathy Week
Celebrate and explore the lives of your community and people around the world during Empathy Week with activities and worksheets in the Children’s Library.
10.30am Tooting Library
Mama G
Join our favourite pantomime dame Mama G for stories , songs and lots of fun in this family session to celebrate PRIDE month. So get your dancing shoes on!
3.30pm Earlsfield Library
Mama G
Are you in need of some fun & sparkle to brighten up your day!? Then pop into your local library to see our very own pantomime dame; the gorgeous Mama G!! Join Mama G for stories, songs and lots of laughs for the whole family!
3.30pm Earlsfield Library
Mama G
Are you in need of some fun & sparkle to brighten up your day!? Then pop into your local library to see our very own pantomime dame; the gorgeous Mama G!! Join Mama G for stories, songs and lots of laughs for the whole family!
Saturday 7
10-2pm Battersea Park Library
World knit in Public Day
Join us for our 3rd year celebrating this global day of yarny joy. Bring your knitting or crochet, grab a chair, and bask in the sunshine as we stich, chat, and share the fun. Whether you’re a yarn wizard or just curious, everyone’s welcome! Free to join
1pm-2pm Southfields Library
World knit in Public Day
Join us for our 3rd year celebrating this global day of yarny joy. Bring your knitting or crochet, grab a chair, and bask in the sunshine as we stich, chat, and share the fun. Whether you’re a yarn wizard or just curious, everyone’s welcome! Free to join
1pm-2pm Southfields Library
Music with Eleftheria Kotzia
From South America to the shores of the Mediterranean, enjoy a variety of vibrant music. Free for all ages, no bookings required.
1.30 - 4.30pm Tooting Library
Black Young Authors Conference
A conference to celebrate and uplift the voices of talented young authors in our community. Under 14 accompanied by an adult. Free event but please speak to library staff.
3pm Tooting Library
Spanish storytelling with Laura.
1.30 - 4.30pm Tooting Library
Black Young Authors Conference
A conference to celebrate and uplift the voices of talented young authors in our community. Under 14 accompanied by an adult. Free event but please speak to library staff.
3pm Tooting Library
Spanish storytelling with Laura.
Come a listen to a story time in Spanish and learn some new words!
Monday 9
10am-7pm Northcote Library
Board Games Swap
Board Games Swap
Celebrate The Great Big Green Week with a board games swap. Bring board games in good condition you no longer play and swap them one for one for something new to you. Adults’ and children’s games accepted.
10.30am Tooting Library
Meet author Jessica Headey Gandolfi
10.30am Tooting Library
Meet author Jessica Headey Gandolfi
Local author Jessica Headey Gandolfi and monkey will be dropping in for stories and wellbeing activities for parents / carers and children. Part of National Empathy Day events.
Tuesday 10
10.30am-12pm Tooting Library
Digital Inclusion Programme
Digital Inclusion Programme
Free, drop-in help, offered by AgeUK Wandsworth for older computer users struggling with their smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
1-3.40pm York Gardens Library
Finance Fundamentals for Business Owners
Book a free 30-minute 1:1 session for expert advice tailored to your queries, submitted in advance for focused support
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/start-up-wandsworth-59207440083
1-3.40pm York Gardens Library
Finance Fundamentals for Business Owners
Book a free 30-minute 1:1 session for expert advice tailored to your queries, submitted in advance for focused support
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/start-up-wandsworth-59207440083
2-4pm Battersea Park Library
Power to Connect Digital Drop-ins
Free friendly and relaxed support for your laptop, tablet or smartphone. This support will help you get the most of your device, ensure it’s safe and learn new skills.
5:45-6:45pm Southfields Library
Power to Connect Digital Drop-ins
Free friendly and relaxed support for your laptop, tablet or smartphone. This support will help you get the most of your device, ensure it’s safe and learn new skills.
5:45-6:45pm Southfields Library
Poetry Club
Join us to read and write poems. Open to all adults. No experience needed.
Wednesday 11
1.30-3pm Balham Library
Digital Inclusion Programme
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
2-4pm Southfields Library
Power to Connect Digital Drop-ins
These free sessions give you the opportunity to connect with others on all things digital, share tips and get expert advice from our Digital Champion volunteers. Visit us with your device or use one of the devices available.
No Booking Required! Please note you may need to wait to chat with one of our volunteers and spaces are limited.
5.45-6.45pm Southfields Library
Health and Harmony Hour
A welcome space for you to come and chat over tea and connect with the community. Share ideas for good physical and mental health wellbeing. Occasionally specific topic-based presentations, which may have some restrictions, such as “women only”, will be publicised in advance. Otherwise, all adults welcome to these free sessions. Facilitated by Dr Momotaj Islam, a local Clinical Psychologist, with many years of experience in NHS and private adult mental health services. Meets monthly on the second Wednesday of the month.
Health and Harmony Hour
A welcome space for you to come and chat over tea and connect with the community. Share ideas for good physical and mental health wellbeing. Occasionally specific topic-based presentations, which may have some restrictions, such as “women only”, will be publicised in advance. Otherwise, all adults welcome to these free sessions. Facilitated by Dr Momotaj Islam, a local Clinical Psychologist, with many years of experience in NHS and private adult mental health services. Meets monthly on the second Wednesday of the month.
Thursday 12
10.30-11.45am Northcote Library
Second Hand Dance WANDSWORTH ARTS FRINGE
Shimmy the morning away weaving a tapestry of sticky tape in this tactile dance performance by Second Hand Dance as part of Wandsworth Arts Fringe.
12:30-1:30pm Southfields Library
Second Hand Dance WANDSWORTH ARTS FRINGE
Shimmy the morning away weaving a tapestry of sticky tape in this tactile dance performance by Second Hand Dance as part of Wandsworth Arts Fringe.
12:30-1:30pm Southfields Library
Southfields Safer Neighborhood Team
Meet with Metropolitan officers to discuss local issues or crime prevention.
4pm Tooting Library
Empathy Day!
Empathy Day themed stories & craft session.
4.30 & 6.30pm Putney Library
Age without Limits with Janis Humberstone
Learn more about the Age without Limits Campaign in this talk and ask your questions on how we can
celebrate age and challenge ageism.
Empathy Day!
Empathy Day themed stories & craft session.
4.30 & 6.30pm Putney Library
Age without Limits with Janis Humberstone
Learn more about the Age without Limits Campaign in this talk and ask your questions on how we can
celebrate age and challenge ageism.
Friday 13
10.30am Tooting Library
Meet author Jodie Lancet Grant
Join author Jodie Lancet Grant as she reads from her book "Pirate Mums" in this interactive story time session to celebrate PRIDE month. So hold onto your hats as we set sail for an adventure on the high seas!
12-3pm Southfields Library
Meet author Jodie Lancet Grant
Join author Jodie Lancet Grant as she reads from her book "Pirate Mums" in this interactive story time session to celebrate PRIDE month. So hold onto your hats as we set sail for an adventure on the high seas!
12-3pm Southfields Library
Sexual Health Clinic
Drop in for free rapid HIV tests, information, and advice organised by Spectra and KwaAfrica.
12-1.30pm Putney Library
Canva Basics for your Business
Learn Canva basics in this fun, beginner-friendly workshop! Perfect for small biz owners. Bring your laptop & start designing with ease!. Free event, book at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/start-up-wandsworth-59207440083
12-1.30pm Putney Library
Canva Basics for your Business
Learn Canva basics in this fun, beginner-friendly workshop! Perfect for small biz owners. Bring your laptop & start designing with ease!. Free event, book at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/start-up-wandsworth-59207440083
Saturday 14
10am-12pm Putney Library
Charcoal Drawing Class
Join artist Ricardo Di Ceglia for a free Saturday morning classes exploring the timeless art of charcoal drawing.11am-1pm Northcote Library
Wandsworth Common Literary Tour WANDSWORTH HERTIAGE FESTIVAL
Join librarian Courtney McKean on a literary tour in and around Wandsworth Common as part of Wandsworth Heritage Festival and Wandsworth Arts Festival. Explore subversive fiction, writers who fought for the preservation of the Common, links to childhood classics, as well as literary connections to HMP Wandsworth. Free but booking essential via northcote.library@gll.org
12-1pm Northcote Library
Children’s Craft
Make empathy glasses during Saturday craft club to celebrate Empathy Week.
2-4pm Balham Library BOROUGH OF CULTURE EVENT
Plant Swap
Teaming up with Beautify Balham and Balham Climate Action – as part of The Great Big Green Week will be having a plant swap & craft – people will bring a plant , take part in a fun craft and then take another plant when they leave. A way to get adults to think about the nature around them and the importance of circular economy.
2pm Tooting Library
Children’s Craft
Charcoal Drawing Class
Join artist Ricardo Di Ceglia for a free Saturday morning classes exploring the timeless art of charcoal drawing.11am-1pm Northcote Library
Wandsworth Common Literary Tour WANDSWORTH HERTIAGE FESTIVAL
Join librarian Courtney McKean on a literary tour in and around Wandsworth Common as part of Wandsworth Heritage Festival and Wandsworth Arts Festival. Explore subversive fiction, writers who fought for the preservation of the Common, links to childhood classics, as well as literary connections to HMP Wandsworth. Free but booking essential via northcote.library@gll.org
12-1pm Northcote Library
Children’s Craft
Make empathy glasses during Saturday craft club to celebrate Empathy Week.
2-4pm Balham Library BOROUGH OF CULTURE EVENT
Plant Swap
Teaming up with Beautify Balham and Balham Climate Action – as part of The Great Big Green Week will be having a plant swap & craft – people will bring a plant , take part in a fun craft and then take another plant when they leave. A way to get adults to think about the nature around them and the importance of circular economy.
2pm Tooting Library
Children’s Craft
Get ready for Father's Day - make someone a special gift in this themed craft session.
Monday 16
1-5pm Putney Library
Start Up Wandsworth x Grow London Local Business Clinic
1:1 business support at Putney Library Business Hub (2nd Floor)! Get expert advice—limited slots available. Book now!
Start Up Wandsworth x Grow London Local Business Clinic
1:1 business support at Putney Library Business Hub (2nd Floor)! Get expert advice—limited slots available. Book now!
Tuesday 17
10:30-12:30pm Battersea Park Library
Digital Inclusion Programme
Age UK Wandsworth offers free drop-in sessions to help older people (60+) get online and use phones, tablets and laptops with confidence.
2-4pm Battersea Park Library
Power to Connect Digital Drop-ins
Free friendly and relaxed support for your laptop, tablet or smartphone. This support will help you get the most of your device, ensure it’s safe and learn new skills.
Power to Connect Digital Drop-ins
Free friendly and relaxed support for your laptop, tablet or smartphone. This support will help you get the most of your device, ensure it’s safe and learn new skills.
Wednesday 18
1.30-3pm Putney Library
Digital Inclusion Programme
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
2-4pm Southfields Library
Power to Connect Digital Drop-ins
These free sessions give you the opportunity to connect with others on all things digital, share tips and get expert advice from our Digital Champion volunteers. Visit us with your device or use one of the devices available.
No Booking Required! Please note you may need to wait to chat with one of our volunteers and spaces are limited.
Thursday 19
3.30pm Putney Library
Refugee Week Story Time
Refugee Week Story Time
A special story time for Refugee Week.
Friday 20
10.30am Balham Library
Story Time with Jodie Lancet Grant
Story Time with Jodie Lancet Grant
Author Jodie Lancet Grant will be reading from her book "Pirate Mums" in an interactive story time session. Take to the high seas and hold on to your hats.
2.30-4pm Northcote Library
Crime Reading Group
Are you a crime and thriller aficionado? The crime reading group meets today. Please ask at the library for more information.
12-2pm Putney Library BOROUGH OF CULTURE EVENT
Crime Reading Group
Are you a crime and thriller aficionado? The crime reading group meets today. Please ask at the library for more information.
12-2pm Putney Library BOROUGH OF CULTURE EVENT
Charity piano concert in aid of the Amber Trust; the trust support blind and visually impaired children across the UK. Tickets £20, £15 concessions. Please speak to library staff to book.
Saturday 21
11am-12pm Southfields Library
Saturday Reading Group
Discuss the book of the month, Dubliners by James Joyce.
2pm Tooting Library
Children’s Craft Activity
Children’s Craft Activity
PRIDE themed crafts. Come and get creative!
Tuesday 24
10:30-11:30am Southfields Library
Southfields Safer Neighbourhood Team
Meet with Metropolitan officers to discuss local issues or crime prevention.
Wednesday 25
10.30am-12pm Southfields Library
Digital Inclusion Programme
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
2-4pm Southfields Library
Power to Connect Digital Drop-ins
These free sessions give you the opportunity to connect with others on all things digital, share tips and get expert advice from our Digital Champion volunteers. Visit us with your device or use one of the devices available.
No Booking Required! Please note you may need to wait to chat with one of our volunteers and spaces are limited.
1.30-3pm Roehampton Library
Digital Inclusion Programme
Digital Inclusion Programme
Free, drop-in help, offered by AgeUK Wandsworth for older computer users struggling with their smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
Thursday 26
5-7pm Northcote Library
Reading Group
Do you enjoy a meaty read? The general fiction reading group meets today. Please ask at the library for more information.
6.30pm Putney Library
Radical Putney: Mapping the Romantics
Putney was home to some of the major figures of the Romanic Movement. This talk by Dr Selina Packard and Dr Philip Seargeant reveals the hidden map of where they lived. Part of the Wandsworth Heritage Festival. Free, email Heritage@GLL.org to book.
Reading Group
Do you enjoy a meaty read? The general fiction reading group meets today. Please ask at the library for more information.
6.30pm Putney Library
Radical Putney: Mapping the Romantics
Putney was home to some of the major figures of the Romanic Movement. This talk by Dr Selina Packard and Dr Philip Seargeant reveals the hidden map of where they lived. Part of the Wandsworth Heritage Festival. Free, email Heritage@GLL.org to book.
Saturday 28
12-1pm Northcote Library
Children’s Craft
Celebrate Pride and create your own rainbow this Saturday during craft club in the Children’s Library.
Children’s Craft
Celebrate Pride and create your own rainbow this Saturday during craft club in the Children’s Library.
Monday 30
4pm Tooting Library
Children’s Book Group
Children’s Book Group
Join our Children's Book Group to discuss local GLL supported author Nadine Wild - Palmer as we talk about her book "The Tunnels Below" in preparation for her author visit on Monday 7th July @ 4pm.
