Sydenham Library

Sydenham Library Sydenham Library is part of the Lewisham Library service, staffed and run in partnership with the local community.

Small presses take the risks the big publishers won't. Indie Press Fair is your chance to meet the people behind them fa...
29/08/2026

Small presses take the risks the big publishers won't.

Indie Press Fair is your chance to meet the people behind them face to face, browse their stalls, and find your next read before it's everywhere.

One ticket gets you in, plus a drink and access to four talks and panels on the day.

Sunday 13 September, Manor House Library.

Get tickets today https://www.tickettailor.com/events/indiepressfair or head to the link in our bio

Ever wanted to ask a publisher why they picked a book, or an author what actually happens after they say yes? Indie Pres...
27/08/2026

Ever wanted to ask a publisher why they picked a book, or an author what actually happens after they say yes? Indie Press Fair's entry ticket gives you free access to book onto four talks and panels through the day, with small press founders, editors and authors taking questions. Sunday 13 September, Manor House Library.

Sunday 13 September, Manor House Library.

Get tickets today https://www.tickettailor.com/events/indiepressfair or head to the link in our bio

Celebrate ESEA Heritage Month with Calico LibrariesThis September, Calico Libraries marks ESEA Heritage Month with a pro...
25/08/2026

Celebrate ESEA Heritage Month with Calico Libraries

This September, Calico Libraries marks ESEA Heritage Month with a programme of free events designed and led by Carry Hornby, Forest Hill Library's Artist in Residence. Carry is a Chinese brush artist and calligraphy teacher born in Taiwan, now based in South East London, whose work draws on ink and brush techniques she has practised since childhood.

The programme includes bookmark making, bilingual Chinese-English story times, and paper cutting, running across Sydenham, Crofton Park, Manor House and Forest Hill libraries. All events are free and family friendly .

Funded by a grant from Lewisham Council.

Chinese Bookmark Making
September 1, 10.45am-12.15pm, Sydenham Library

Bilingual Chinese-English Story Time
September 18, 11-11.30am, Crofton Park Library

Chinese Paper Cutting
September 25, 11am-12 noon, Manor House Library

Bilingual Chinese-English Story Time
September 26, 12-12.30am, Forest Hill Library

📚 Indie Press Fair 📍Manor House Library Calico Projects is bringing independent publishers, authors and translators toge...
24/08/2026

📚 Indie Press Fair

📍Manor House Library

Calico Projects is bringing independent publishers, authors and translators together for a day inside one of Lewisham's oldest library buildings, Manor House Library, built in 1771 and Grade II* listed.

Exhibiting publishers: Conduit Books, Constellations Press, Deixis Press, époque press, Hajar Press, Héloïse Press, MA BIBLIOTHÈQUE, MOIST BOOKS, Oblique House, Renard Press Ltd and Weatherglass Books.

Four free talks and panels run through the afternoon: Nell Osborne (Ghost Driver) in conversation with Neil Griffiths, Koushik Banerjea (Animal Nightlife) in conversation with Andi Thomas, Success in Small Press Publishing, chaired by Neil Griffiths and Translation and Creative Practice, chaired by Erica Hesketh.

Entry is £8 and includes a drink on arrival (before 2:15pm), buffet food, and access to book onto the talks. Level access and disabled toilets throughout.

Tickets and more details: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/indiepressfair

📣 Sydenham Library: temporary closure extendedSydenham Library will be closed Tuesday to Friday until September 1st, whi...
20/08/2026

📣 Sydenham Library: temporary closure extended

Sydenham Library will be closed Tuesday to Friday until September 1st, while we carry out essential electrical works.

We'll still be open as normal on Mondays and Saturdays.

Our nearest branch, Forest Hill Library, is open 7 days a week if you need us in the meantime.

Please note, Calico Libraries are not open on bank holidays.

Thanks for bearing with us.

📚 Indie Press Fair 📍Manor House Library Calico Projects is bringing independent publishers, authors and translators toge...
11/08/2026

📚 Indie Press Fair

📍Manor House Library

Calico Projects is bringing independent publishers, authors and translators together for a day inside one of Lewisham's oldest library buildings, Manor House Library, built in 1771 and Grade II* listed.

Exhibiting publishers: Conduit Books, Constellations Press, Deixis Press, époque press, Hajar Press, Héloïse Press, MA BIBLIOTHÈQUE, MOIST BOOKS, Oblique House, Renard Press Ltd and Weatherglass Books.

Four free talks and panels run through the afternoon: Nell Osborne (Ghost Driver) in conversation with Neil Griffiths, Koushik Banerjea (Animal Nightlife) in conversation with Andi Thomas, Success in Small Press Publishing, chaired by Neil Griffiths and Translation and Creative Practice, chaired by Erica Hesketh.

Entry is £8 and includes a drink on arrival (before 2:15pm), buffet food, and access to book onto the talks. Level access and disabled toilets throughout.

Tickets and more details: https://calicoprojects.com/indie-press-fair

📣 Sydenham Library: temporary closureFrom Tuesday 11th to Friday 21st August, Sydenham Library will be closed Tuesday to...
10/08/2026

📣 Sydenham Library: temporary closure

From Tuesday 11th to Friday 21st August, Sydenham Library will be closed Tuesday to Friday while we carry out essential electrical works.

We'll still be open as normal on Mondays and Saturdays.

Our nearest branch, Forest Hill Library, is open 7 days a week if you need us in the meantime.

Thanks for bearing with us.

📚 Songs & Stories 📍Sydenham Library Get excited for the Summer Reading Challenge with an interactive, musical songs & st...
06/08/2026

📚 Songs & Stories

📍Sydenham Library

Get excited for the Summer Reading Challenge with an interactive, musical songs & stories session with local music teacher and composer Elspeth. Join us in the children’s area of Sydenham Library from 2:00-2:30pm on Saturday 8th August. You’ll play percussion along to songs, enjoy interactive stories, and be introduced to the clarinet. This session is free. No need to book – just turn up! Perfect for the whole family. More information about Elspeth is available via her website >> www.elspethbrooke.com

🔗 For information and booking (if applicable) head to the 'What's On' link in our bio

Seen the Odyssey? Hooray! Tried and failed to get tickets? Not to worry: we've declared a Hot Classics Summer at Sydenha...
03/08/2026

Seen the Odyssey? Hooray! Tried and failed to get tickets? Not to worry: we've declared a Hot Classics Summer at Sydenham Library. We've got everything ancient, from Horrible Histories to Mary Renault. Whether it's the architecture, the poetry, the gods or the bloody battles that you're interested in, you'll be sure to find something to your tastes.

Do you like social deduction games like Werewolf or Mafia? Why not try Blood on the Clocktower at Sydenham Library! We m...
30/07/2026

Do you like social deduction games like Werewolf or Mafia? Why not try Blood on the Clocktower at Sydenham Library! We meet on the third Tuesday of the month and love new players. There's betrayal, murder, and lots of fun! Absolute beginners and next-level experts all welcome

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210 Sydenham Road
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SE265SE

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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