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Free Eco Festival at Lesnes Abbey
Saturday 28 September from 11am to 3pm.
Lesnes Abbey, New Road, Abbey Wood, DA17 5DH.
There's plenty going on:
- Family fun activities
- Live music
- Eco-friendly items for sale
- Hear from wellbeing community groups
- Find local volunteering opportunities
- Lots of freebies on the day
To book your place online visit www.bexleyecofestival.eventbrite.co.uk
Read with Me sessions at Crayford Library
Read with Me offers one-to-one reading sessions with one of our reading buddies. It's a chance for your child to read out loud and improve their literacy skills.
Read with Me sessions will be running at Crayford Library throughout the summer so that children’s skills and confidence with reading can be maintained during the summer holidays.
Between 23 July and 29 August, sessions will be held on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon and Thursday afternoon from 2pm until 4pm.
Please book your session with staff at Crayford Library.
Join the Discovery Club!
Explore the world of science in your local library, with fun experiments and activities.
Get hands-on with science at Central, Bexleyheath and Welling 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 on Monday 23rd September at Erith Library and Wednesday 25th September at Crayford Library.
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 the relevant library.
Among the Stars
Come and listen to stories and make your own space mobile to take home.
Suitable for ages 4 to 7 years.
Parents and carers must stay with their children.
FREE TICKETS available in advance at the library or by phoning 020 8303 7777 (say ‘Libraries' to have your call transferred).
| Library | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Central Library | Tuesday 27th August | 10.30am |
| Crayford Library | Wednesday 21st August | 2pm |
| Erith Library | Thursday 22nd August | 3pm |
| Sidcup library | Tuesday 27th August | 11am |
| Thamesmead Library | Wednesday 21st August | 3pm |
| Welling Library | Monday 19th August | 10.30am |
Solar System Workshop at Crayford Library
Learn all about the Solar System through fun games and quizzes.
For children aged 7+.
Wednesday 28th August 2019. 10:30am - 11:30am.
These events are free but places should be booked in advance at the library or by phoning 0208 303 7777 (say ‘Libraries' to have your call transferred).
Central Library’s Chatty Corner Group
A new group for people living with early stage dementia, their family, carers’ and friends has been set up at the Central Library in Bexleyheath.
This informal group meets over a cuppa for a friendly chat, puzzles and games. It’s a great opportunity to meet people too.
There’s no need to book – just come along on the 1st Friday of each month from 2pm – 3.30pm and join in.
Gardener's Coffee Club
Do you have an allotment or enjoy spending time pottering in your garden?
Would you like to meet fellow gardeners or learn about a new hobby?
Why not come along and join us for a tea or coffee and meet like-minded people!
Crayford Library,
Last Saturday of every month at 10:30-11.30am.
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.
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 a Community Library Outreach Coordinator on 020 3045 7777 or email CLOAs@bexley.gov.uk