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No Learning Through Play Zone activities at Bromley Central Library

Due to essential works at Bromley Central Library's learning through play zone, there will not be any Learning through play zone activities at the current time.
Mottingham Library: Closure for refurbishment

The London Borough of Bromley will soon commence works on the refurbishment of Mottingham Library, closing temporarily from Friday 11 April 2025.

GLL is working in partnership with Bromley Council to accommodate these works, which are expected to be completed by late Summer 2025. 

Please note that this will involve gradually moving library stock throughout March and April, so there may be some disruption to the service ahead of this date.

Thank you in advance for your patience during this period. 

A temporary programme of library activities on Friday mornings will start from Friday 25 April 2025 at Mottingham Methodist Church Hall, 62 Mottingham Road, SE9 4QR: 
9.45 - 10.15 Baby Rhyme Time (birth - 18 months)
10.30 - 11.15 Toddler Time (ages 18 months - 4 years)
11.30 - 12.30 Adult Coffee Morning drop-in including a London Talk once a month.
 
The nearest libraries during this closed period will be Chislehurst and Burnt Ash Libraries.

Bromley Central Library

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Regular activities

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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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.
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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.

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