Bexley

Riotous Robots

Come and listen to stories and make a robot model to take home.

Stories and crafts for children aged from 4 to 7 years.

Parents and carers must stay with their children.

Places are limited. Tickets are free and should be booked in advance at the library or by phoning 0208 303 7777- option 4.

Amazing Aliens

Come and listen to stories and make an alien mobile to take home. 

Stories and crafts for children aged from 4 to 7 years.

Parents and carers must stay with their children.

Places are limited. Tickets are free and should be booked in advance at the library or by phoning 0208 303 7777- option 4.

John Kirk presents... 
Dennis and the Chamber of Mischief
by Nigel Auchterlounie

• Sidcup Library on Tuesday 28 August at 11am
• Central Library on Tuesday 28 August at 2pm
• Erith Library on Tuesday 28 August at 4pm

                                                

eBooks, eMagazines, eComics and  Library App

Bring along your tablet or smartphone to these FREE drop in sessions and we show you how to access free eBooks, eMagazines and how to use the library app. (Not compatible with Kindle eReaders but can be used with a Kindle Fire HD tablet)

iPals-Intergenerational Project

Would you like some tips on how to use an iPad, Smartphone or Android tablet? If the answer is yes, then come along to the library where young volunteers will be sharing their knowledge with the older generation. It's a FREE drop-in session.

Sidcup Library 
Tuesday 21st August 
10.30am-12.30pm
 

DigiFest at Sidcup Library

Come along to free activities and get hands-on with the wonders of technology. Everyone welcome!

Sidcup Library,
Thursday 23rd August, 2pm - 5pm

Activities and demos Include: Robot kits, 3D printing, Virtual Reality workshops, Pixlr workshops, Robot cards, eComics and eMagazines, and much more.

You can book your FREE tickets for one of our Space Themed Virtual Reality Workshops here. 

You do not need tickets for the rest of the DigiFest event and activities, just turn up! 

Join the Discovery Club!

Explore the world of science in your local library, with fun experiments and activities.

Get hands-on with science at Crayford, Erith or Thamesmead Libraries and become a CREST Superstar on this 8-week course, part of the official British Science Association CREST Awards.

Track your progress in your own CREST Passport with special stickers and get an official badge and certificate when you reach the end.

Starting in September, for children aged 7 to 11.

Discovery Club is Free to join but places are limited. To book your place or to find out more, contact staff at Crayford, Erith or Thamesmead Libraries.

Paddington Bear Craft Event

Sidcup Library are having a Paddington Bear craft event. Come and make your own Paddington bear!

Sidcup Library,
Friday 24^th August at 11am, 
Suitable for children 4 years plus.
Please book in advance as numbers are limited.

Sidcup Library Teenage Reading Group

Come along to chat about what you like to read, share thoughts and Ideas, recommend books to each other.  

Sidcup Library
Saturday (monthly) 
11.00am-12noon.  The next session is on 18th August.

DigiClub

Come along to our brand new free DigiClub!

Develop your skills and interests in a wide range of digital making activities including 3D printing and robotics.

Central Library, Bexleyheath
First Thursday of every month,
Chaucer meeting room, 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm
For 10-16 year olds.

No booking required.

Living Well Drop-in Group 

Come along to Crayford Library to our new Activity Drop-in Group for People living with early on-set dementia and their carers. The sessions are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month between 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Living Well with Dementia and Carers Group

Central Library Coffee Morning for people living with early on-set dementia and their carers.  A opportunity to meet people, join in our activities and find out about other services available.  Group runs on the 3rd Friday of the month. 10.30am-12.00 noon.

Sidcup Library Dementia Coffee Afternoon 

Come along to Sidcup Library coffee for people living with dementia and their carers'  which runs on 2nd Friday of the month from 2-4pm.
Click here for further details.  

Reading groups for the visually impaired

Central Library

Bexley Libraries hold a reading group for the visually impaired at Central Library, Bexleyheath at 10.30-12.00pm usually on the first Wednesday of each month. For more information and to confirm dates please contact Margot Crook on 020 3045 5231 or email margot.crook@bexley.gov.uk

Computer Courses in Bexley Libraries

If you have some basic computer skills but want to develop further, why not come along to one of our IT courses?

Find out more about each course by viewing our Guide to Courses.

Courses running for August 2018 are shown below. For upcoming courses click here.
 

August Courses 2018

Please ask at the library to book a place.

European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

Are you interested in gaining an accredited IT qualification? The ECDL enables learners to work at their own pace to achieve a qualification in computer skills from BCS, The Chartered Institute of IT. We offer a flexible, pay-as-you-go online course to fit around your lifestyle. Click here for more details.

Drop in to Central Library for information and enrolments on these dates between 10.00am - 12.00noon.

Already enrolled? The next test dates between 1pm-3pm are:   

Email ECDL@bexley.gov.uk

Computer Clubs

These clubs are for complete beginners to computers, and are designed to help you learn the basics of computer use including the keyboard and mouse, the Internet, and Email.

3 week courses are currently running at:

• Central Library Bexleyheath
• Sidcup Library
• Welling Library

This is a chargable course (£11 -payable in advance) For more information and/or to book a place please contact one of the above libraries.