Come along to a Birthday party, attend a free talk or simply pop in to your local library to learn more about 60 famous faces who have had an impact on Bromley.
A History of Bromley in 5 Buildings
The London Borough of Bromley was formally created on 1st April 1965 – but the area has a long & varied history. Come along & discover more as seen through 5 buildings across the borough.
St Paul's Cray Library | Admission Free, Refreshments Available Thu 3rd April 11.30am
Mottingham Library | Admission Free, Refreshments Available Fri 4th April 11.30am Repeated Wed 16th April 5.30pm
Bromley Central Library | Admission Free, Refreshments Available | Wednesday 23rd April
Birthday Parties
Our libraries host regular coffee mornings as a chance for a friendly chat and light refreshments, pop along to a special 60th birthday celebration at one of the libraries below:
Bromley Central Library |Thursday 24th April 10.30-11.30
Mottingham Library, Friday 4 April, 2:30pm
Chislehurst Library, Saturday 12 April, 10am to 1pm
Orpington Library, Wednesday 16 April, 10am to 11:30am
Central Library, Thursday 24 April, 10:30am to 11:30am
Petts Wood Library, Saturday 26 April, 11am to 12pm
Shortlands Library, Monday 28 April, 2:15 to 3:15pm
Exhibition
The Formation of Borough 19. This exhibition will cover how the Borough as we know it today was formed and showcase some highlights from the last 60 years
Bromley Central Library | Throughout April
Zine Workshop
Inviting local members of the public to get creative and create Zines about their life in Bromley. Whether through poetry, prose, collage or crayon a simple sheet of A4 paper can become a vehicle to carry memories and stories. Zines can be taken home to enjoy or donated to become part of the Bromley Historical Collection.
Pop along during April's Bromley Library Lates | Wednesday 23rd April | 6-9pm
