May Half-Term Events
While the libraries are closed on Monday 27th of May, our half-term events for the week of the 27th are as follows:
Ready Steady Colour! - a fun colouring activity for the under 5s.
Tuesday 28th of May, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Ready Steady Colour! - a fun colouring activity for the under 5s.
Tuesday 28th of May, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Storytime - for under 5's, this event features stories, songs, and a simple craft activity.
Wednesday 29th of May, 10:30 - 11:00am
Wednesday 29th of May, 10:30 - 11:00am
Drop In Lego - A Lego session for children aged 4+.
Thursday 30th of May, 11:00 - 11:45am
Thursday 30th of May, 11:00 - 11:45am
Cool Craft - A craft activity for children aged 4+
Friday 31st of May, 11:00 - 11:45am
Play Zone Sessions - available on Wednesday and Saturday. From 2:00pm to 2:20pm for the 3-5s, and 2:30pm to 2:50pm for the 6-8s. Booking Required.
If the event you would like to attend requires booking, please enquire at the library or call us on 020 3931 0900.
Friday 31st of May, 11:00 - 11:45am
Play Zone Sessions - available on Wednesday and Saturday. From 2:00pm to 2:20pm for the 3-5s, and 2:30pm to 2:50pm for the 6-8s. Booking Required.
If the event you would like to attend requires booking, please enquire at the library or call us on 020 3931 0900.
Regular activities
Explore popular activities at Bromley Central Library, or click the link below to view all activities across Bromley libraries.
Baby Bounce and Rhyme
Come join our friendly librarians singing popular rhymes, both new and old.
Sessions last about 25 minutes, and are drop-in!
Tuesdays & Fridays at 11:00 - 11:20. For ages 0-3.
Term time only.
No booking necessary.
Sessions last about 25 minutes, and are drop-in!
Tuesdays & Fridays at 11:00 - 11:20. For ages 0-3.
Term time only.
No booking necessary.
Chatterbooks
Children aged 8-11 read books and talk about them while engaging in fun activities.
Monthly Tuesdays 16:30 - 17:30.
Booking Essential.
Call 020 3931 0900 or email central.library@gll.org for more information on how to book.
Monthly Tuesdays 16:30 - 17:30.
Booking Essential.
Call 020 3931 0900 or email central.library@gll.org for more information on how to book.
Storytime
Staff at Bromley Central Library read a selection of stories, rhymes and songs with a craft activity at the end.
Every Wednesday from 10:30.
For ages 2+.
Sessions typically last 20-30 minutes.
No booking necessary.
Every Wednesday from 10:30.
For ages 2+.
Sessions typically last 20-30 minutes.
No booking necessary.
Learning Through Play Zone
The Learning Through Play Zone is a regular active play session for children aged 3-8 years.
Sessions are for the 3-5s and 6-8s groups exclusively, and last 20 minutes.
Contact staff for information about session availability.
Booking necessary, and closes 10 minutes before session begins.
Sessions are for the 3-5s and 6-8s groups exclusively, and last 20 minutes.
Contact staff for information about session availability.
Booking necessary, and closes 10 minutes before session begins.
Seasonal Children's Events
Trying to find something to do over Easter, School Holidays or Christmas? look no further! we've got you covered.
Enquire with a member of staff by contacting us on
020 3931 0900, or by emailing central.library@gll.org for more information about current seasonal events.
Enquire with a member of staff by contacting us on
020 3931 0900, or by emailing central.library@gll.org for more information about current seasonal events.
LEGO club
A chance for children aged 4+ to play imaginatively with LEGO. Featuring a different theme each month!
Monthly Saturdays 11:00 - 11:45.
Booking Essential.
Call 020 3931 0900 or email central.library@gll.org for more information on how to book.
Monthly Saturdays 11:00 - 11:45.
Booking Essential.
Call 020 3931 0900 or email central.library@gll.org for more information on how to book.
Coding Club
Several fun code-based activities await you! Featuring Botley2- our roaming robot, and Scratch Coding!
Every Friday 16:00 - 17:00.
For ages 6-12.
Booking Essential, click below for more information about booking.
Every Friday 16:00 - 17:00.
For ages 6-12.
Booking Essential, click below for more information about booking.
Teenage Reading Group
A monthly event where Teenagers can come and chat about books, where we discuss a chosen book every month!
Saturdays once a month, 10:00-11:00, For ages 11-17.
Booking Essential.
Please call or email us for more information about how to join.
Saturdays once a month, 10:00-11:00, For ages 11-17.
Booking Essential.
Please call or email us for more information about how to join.
Adult Reading Groups
The library is host to many reading groups who meet every month to discuss a chosen book.
For more information on joining, including availability, meeting time and more, contact Central.Library@gll.org
For more information on joining, including availability, meeting time and more, contact Central.Library@gll.org
