Blackfen Community Library

Blackfen Community Library A friendly and welcoming community library and coffee shop in the heart of Blackfen - 'Creating Community, Investing in Lives'

Supper Club – Two courses for just £1!A warm meal and a warm welcome every Thursday.📅 Thursdays | ⏰ 4–5pm👥 For anyone ag...
14/06/2026

Supper Club – Two courses for just £1!

A warm meal and a warm welcome every Thursday.

📅 Thursdays | ⏰ 4–5pm
👥 For anyone aged 60+
📍 Rooted Coffee House @ Blackfen Community Library

Enjoy a freshly cooked two-course meal and good company.
Vegetarian option available.

👉 Book at the front desk.

Need a hand feeling more confident online? Join us on Wednesday 17 June at 10.00am -Facetime/Video Calls for our next D...
13/06/2026

Need a hand feeling more confident online?

Join us on Wednesday 17 June at 10.00am -Facetime/Video Calls for our next Digital Workshop at Blackfen Community Library, where our friendly IT Buddies will be covering Online Banking.

Whether you want to better understand online payments, banking apps, staying safe online or just ask questions in a relaxed setting, we’re here to help.

These sessions are informal, supportive and designed to make technology feel less overwhelming.

🗓 Friday 22 May
⏰ 2.30pm
📍 Blackfen Community Library

No booking needed , just come along. Feel free to bring your device with you too.

Looking for a space to host your next event?Whether you’re planning a meeting, workshop, party or community gathering, w...
12/06/2026

Looking for a space to host your next event?

Whether you’re planning a meeting, workshop, party or community gathering, we have flexible spaces available to hire at Blackfen Community Library and Rooted Coffee House.

What’s available:

• Adaptable rooms for small or larger groups
• A relaxed, welcoming setting
• Optional catering packages with drinks and light bites

We’ll work with you to find the right setup for your event.

Interested?

📍 Speak to the team at the front desk
💻 Visit our website to check availability and make an enquiry

We’d love to help you plan something great.

Colouring Club for AdultsLooking for a calm, creative way to spend your Friday morning?Join us at Blackfen Community Lib...
11/06/2026

Colouring Club for Adults

Looking for a calm, creative way to spend your Friday morning?

Join us at Blackfen Community Library for our weekly Colouring Club – a relaxed space to enjoy some gentle colouring and friendly conversation. No need to book, just drop in!

🗓 Fridays
⏰ 10.30am–12pm
📍 Blackfen Community Library

All materials provided! See you there.

THE HUB is back this Friday!Looking for somewhere to hang out on Friday evening? Join us at The Hub Youth Café on Friday...
10/06/2026

THE HUB is back this Friday!

Looking for somewhere to hang out on Friday evening? Join us at The Hub Youth Café on Friday 12 June, a relaxed space for young people in school years 7–11 to meet friends, have fun and try something new.

⏰ 7pm–8.30pm
📍 Rooted Coffee House, Blackfen Community Library

Expect:
🎮 Games consoles & VR
🏓 Table tennis & pool
🎨 Crafts & jewellery making
💅 Nail painting
📶 Free WiFi & phone charging
🍔 Discounted food & drinks

No pressure, no need to book—just come along.

Future dates:
📅 26 June
📅 10 July
📅 24 July

Bring a friend and join us this Friday!



🧩 Did you know you can borrow jigsaw puzzles from Blackfen Community Library?If you love a good puzzle but don't want to...
10/06/2026

🧩 Did you know you can borrow jigsaw puzzles from Blackfen Community Library?

If you love a good puzzle but don't want to keep buying new ones, why not borrow one from us instead?

We have a range of jigsaw puzzles available for library members to borrow and enjoy at home. Once you've completed it, simply bring it back and try another.

🧩 Save money
🧩 Discover new puzzles
🧩 A great way to relax and unwind

Pop in and take a look at what's available on our puzzle shelf next time you visit.

📍 Blackfen Community Library

Looking to meet other parents with little ones? Sparkles Babies is a friendly weekly group for parents and carers of bab...
07/06/2026

Looking to meet other parents with little ones?

Sparkles Babies is a friendly weekly group for parents and carers of babies under 1.

Come along for a chat, a cuppa and the chance to connect with other local families in a relaxed setting.

📅 Wednesdays (term time)
🕚 11am–12pm
📍 Blackfen Community Library

No booking needed. Just drop in with your little one and join us.

Book Buddies – 1:1 Reading Support for ChildrenLooking to boost your child's reading confidence?Our Book Buddies session...
06/06/2026

Book Buddies – 1:1 Reading Support for Children

Looking to boost your child's reading confidence?

Our Book Buddies sessions offer relaxed, one-to-one reading support in a friendly setting.

🗓️ Tuesdays & Wednesdays
⏰ 3:45 – 4:45 PM
📍 Blackfen Community Library

Whether your child is just getting started or wants to grow their skills, we’re here to help make reading enjoyable and fun.

No need to book , just drop in!
We’d love to see you.

Vote for Blackfen Community Library at Tesco !We’re delighted to have been selected for the Tesco Stronger Starts in-sto...
03/06/2026

Vote for Blackfen Community Library at Tesco !

We’re delighted to have been selected for the Tesco Stronger Starts in-store customer vote.

This means Blackfen Community Library has the chance to receive up to £1,500 to help support activities, events and services for our local community.

How to vote:
🛒 Shop in a participating Tesco store
🔵 Receive a blue token at checkout
📥 Place it in the Blackfen Community Library voting box

📅 Voting starts Tuesday 28 April 2026 and runs until the end of July.

Every token makes a real difference, so if you’re shopping in Tesco, please choose us and help support your local library.

Thank you for your support 💙

Address

7-9 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen Road
Sidcup
DA159LU

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 3pm

Telephone

020 8301 1433

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