Autumn Sparks

Join us for a stories and craft session at Central Library on Saturday 3^rd November at 10.30am. For ages 3 and over.

Tickets are free, but must be booked in advance–

Collect your ticket from the library or call 020 8303 7777 and ask for the Library.

Parents and carers must stay with their children

Online Safety Taster Sessions

As part of Get Online Week, 15th-21st October, we will be having FREE introduction taster sessions about online safety. The sessions will cover topics such as how to keep your personal information safe and how to avoid scammers on the internet.

Places are free but limited.  Contact your library to book your place.

Stories from Africa

To help celebrate Black History Month, Freshwater Theatre will be presenting FREE storytelling workshops for children on Monday 22 October, as follows:

• 11am – Crayford Library

• 2pm – Erith Library

Children aged four and over are invited to come along to one of these fun, interactive workshops to hear “How Anansi became King of all the Stories” and “How the Zebra got his Stripes”.

Places are limited so sign up now.

Collect your FREE ticket from your library or call 020 8303 7777 Option 4

A Caribbean Story

To help celebrate Black History Month, Freshwater Theatre will be presenting FREE storytelling workshops for children on Wednesday 24 October, as follows:

• 11am – Central Library, Bexleyheath

• 2pm – Welling Library

Children aged 4-7 years are invited to come along to one of these fun, interactive workshops to hear the story of a young girl and her fisherman grandfather.

Places are limited so sign up now.

For Central Library at 11am, book your ticket here.

For Welling Library at 2pm, collect your FREE ticket from the library or call 020 8303 7777 Option 4

Crocodile Capers

A story and craft activity for ages 4 -7 years.

Come and listen to stories and make a crocodile

Tickets are free, but numbers are limited – please ask library staff or call 020 8303 7777 to book your place

Parents and carers must stay with their children

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.

Central Library, Bexleyheath
Friday 26th October 
10.00am-12.00 noon

Robotic Workshop 

Want to gain some experience in building a Robot. Why not book onto our Robotic Workshop. This free workshop is a bookable session for children 8 years plus.

Tickets are FREE but places are limited, contact the library to book a place or by phoning 020 83037777-option 4.

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.

Digifest at Crayford Library in October

Reserve your free ticket for one of our exciting Virtual Reality workshops as part of our October DigiFest at Crayford Library. Journey around our solar system in this space themed Virtual Reality experience suitable for anyone aged 5+. Book your tickets here.

"From the moment the shuttle launches and leaves Earth, we discover fascinating facts about planets such as Mars, Saturn and Earth whilst also learning about meteorites and our Moon and Sun. Our Space VR workshop is unique and simply out of this world."

This is just one of the many activities and demonstrations making up our October Digifest. The full event runs between 2pm and 5pm on Thursday 25th October. No tickets are needed for the rest of the event, just come along, everyone welcome! 

Please be aware that we plan to take photos/videos during the DigiFest event which may be used in future publicity of Bexey library services.

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.

It'll all be over by Christmas?

In 1914 nobody thought the Great War would last more than a few weeks, but it developed into a global conflict that lasted for more than 4 years. The epic horror, futility and the humour of The Great War is captured in the poetry of the day .

To commemorate the forthcoming 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, Nick Dobson will be presenting an illustrated talk to give a brief history of the First World War in pictures and poetry.

Friday 2 November from 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Central Library, Bexleyheath

Tickets are FREE but numbers are limited.
Click here to book your ticket.

Pack up your troubles! 

 

Life for the British Tommies in the trenches wasn't all about the horrors of

 blood and mud: there was also a lighter side. Come along and join Nick Dobson for a look at life in the trenches and also at life for the folks back in Blighty.  

To commemorate the forthcoming 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, Nick Dobson will be presenting a talk about life in the Great War, illustrated with pictures and songs of the period.

Crayford Living Well Drop-in Group

Come along to Crayford Library to our new Activity Drop-in Group for People living with early stage dementia and their carers. From 12th September the sessions will be held every Wednesday between 2:00pm - 3:30pm.

Please contact Crayford Library if you would like more details.

Living Well with Dementia and Carers Group

Central Library Coffee Morning for people living with early stage 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 early stage 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

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.