What's on in Wandsworth Libraries

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Songs and rhymes for children aged 0-2 years. 

11-12pm, Southfields Children’s Library
Origami
Our volunteer Charlie leads this popular, regular session. Join him to shape and fold paper into beautiful works of art, which you can take home. (Age 6+)
12.15-1.15pm, Southfields Library, Meeting Room
Slashing Down the Hate
As part of our Pride Month celebrations, staff member Kit is hosting a seminar on the historic significance of fan-written gay literature and the pivotal role it served in saving the Star Trek TV show. Free for all but booking required.
2-4pm Putney Library
Saturday Crafternoons: Get creative with STEM
A family craft activity in the library atrium

Come & play this iconic board game. Cards provided or bring your own! See you there trainer.

Join us as we literally follow the adventures of Hercules in this choose your own adventure book! 

12-1pm Northcote Library
Art Club
Design rainbow bookmarks for Pride this Saturday in the Children’s Library.

These free sessions provide the opportunity to connect with others on all things digital, share tips and get expert advice from our Digital Champions. Bring along your device or use one of the devices available. No Booking required, but as spaces are limited you may need to wait to chat with one of our volunteers. 

Free sessions to connect with all things digital, share tips and get expert advice from our Digital Champions. Bring along your device or use one available. No booking required, but spaces are limited so you may need to wait. Term time only.
  3-4pm, Southfield Library 

Italian Conversation Group 

Join fellow Italian language enthusiasts in conversation. We welcome new members.
 3:30-4:30pm, Southfields Children’s Library
Arts & Crafts Activities: Tennis
Join us every Wednesday for fun and crafting. Free and no booking required. (Age 3+) 

 

Summer Reading Challenge Starts
Children can earn prizes by reading six books during the summer holidays.

Mandarin Storytelling with Live Piano
A free, interactive bilingual family storytime featuring Mandarin storytelling, live piano music, musical games, a take-home activity sheet and bubble play. Suitable for children and families.
11-12pm, Southfields Children’s Library 

Our volunteer Charlie leads this popular, regular session. Join him to shape and fold paper into beautiful works of art, which you can take home. (Age 6+) 

 

 10.30am-12pm Northcote Library 
Digital Inclusion Programme 
Free, drop-in help, offered by AgeUK Wandsworth for older computer users struggling with their smartphone, laptop, or tablet.

 

Chat about your current reads and share book recommendations in this friendly monthly gathering. New members welcomed. 

1.30pm-3pm Wandsworth Town Library
Digital Inclusion Programme
Free, drop-in help, offered by AgeUK Wandsworth for older computer users struggling with their smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
2-4pm, Southfields Library  

Free sessions to connect with all things digital, share tips and get expert advice from our Digital Champions. Bring along your device or use one available. No booking required, but spaces are limited so you may need to wait. Term time only.
3-4pm, Southfield Library 

Italian Conversation Group 

Join fellow Italian language enthusiasts in conversation. We welcome new members.
3:30-4:30pm, Southfields Children’s Library
Arts & Crafts Activities: Giraffe
Join us every Wednesday for fun and crafting. Free and no booking required. (Age 3+) 

 

3.30-4.30pm Northcote Library
Story Explorers
The children’s book club, Story Explorers, meets this afternoon. This is the final meeting of the school year.

 

12-3pm, Southfields Library, Foyer 

Sexual Health Clinic 

Drop in for information and advice, as well as access to free rapid HIV tests. Organised by Spectra.

 

10-11am, Southfields Children’s Library 

Sari Storytime  

Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month and join us for some stories about Saris. Free: No booking required. (Age 3+) 
Enter a competition: "Design a Sari" and win a book prize! Pick up a template from the library and bring it back by 1pm on 17th July. Winners announced on 17th July at 4pm in the Children's Library. 

11-12pm, Southfields Children’s Library 

Origami 

Our volunteer Charlie leads this popular, regular session. Join him to shape and fold paper into beautiful works of art, which you can take home. (Age 6+)
12-1pm Northcote Library
Craft Club
Do you love books? Create your own bookworm during Saturday crafts.

 

Meet with Metropolitan officers to discuss local issues and crime prevention.

10.30am-12pm Tooting Library 
Digital Inclusion Programme 
Free, drop-in help, offered by AgeUK Wandsworth for older computer users struggling with their smartphone, laptop, or tablet.

1.30pm-3pm Balham Library
Digital Inclusion Programme
Free, drop-in help, offered by AgeUK Wandsworth for older computer users struggling with their smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
5:45-6:45pm, Southfields Library 

Poetry Club 

Join a group of budding poets to read and write poems. No experience needed. Open to all adults. 

 

 2-4pm, Southfields Library  

Free sessions to connect with all things digital, share tips and get expert advice from our Digital Champions. Bring along your device or use one available. No booking required, but spaces are limited so you may need to wait. Term time only.
3-4pm, Southfield Library 

Italian Conversation Group 

Join fellow Italian language enthusiasts in conversation. We welcome new members.
3:30-4:30pm, Southfields Children’s Library
Arts & Crafts Activities: Make a Shark
Join us every Wednesday for fun and crafting. Free and no booking required. (Age 3+) 

 

2.30-4pm Northcote Library
Crime Reading Group
The crime reading group meets this afternoon. Please ask at the library for more information.
4-5pm, Southfields Children’s Library 

Puneet Bhandal Author Event 

Join us to celebrate South Asian History Month with a fun event with the author of the Bollywood Academy series. Puneet will share fascinating stories from her time as a film journalist and provide an introduction to all things Bollywood. Free event, but booking is required. (Age 7+) 

Do you play an instrument or sing?  Would you like to take part in our Summer Musical Recital? 

Celebrate the Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge: ‘Read to the Beat’ with us, and we celebrate the fantastic musical talents of Southfield’s children. Sign up if you would like to take part. All abilities welcome! There will be a keyboard available to use or bring your own instrument!
11-12pm, Southfields Children’s Library 

Origami 

Our volunteer Charlie leads this popular, regular session. Join him to shape and fold paper into beautiful works of art, which you can take home. (Age 6+) 

11-12pm, Southfields Library 

Saturday Reading Group 

Discuss the Book of the Month, The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Desai Kiran. New members welcome.
12.30-1.30pm, Southfields Children’s Library 

Tabletop Gaming 

Join us for our exciting new Tabletop Gaming workshop, where participants play games (including Pokemon, Digimon, Yu-Gi-hammer) and swap their cards and figures. Please note that children aged 10 and under will need to be accompanied by an adult throughout. (Recommended Age 8-13) 
 

3-4pm Northcote Library
Way of Council
Join Age UK for Way of Council – a free listening and story telling practice for over 50s. Please register your interest at outreach@ageukwandsworth.org.uk

 

Free, drop-in help, offered by AgeUK Wandsworth for older computer users struggling with their smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
12-1.30pm, Southfields Children’s Library  

Summer Holidays Lunchtime Puzzle Club 

Come to Southfields Children’s Library for a quiet and relaxed puzzle session during the Summer Holidays. Free, no booking required. (Age 3+) 

 

1.30pm-3pm Putney Library
Digital Inclusion Programme
Free, drop-in help, offered by AgeUK Wandsworth for older computer users struggling with their smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
3:30-4:30pm, Southfields Children’s Library
Arts & Crafts Activities: Paper Ice Cream
Join us every Wednesday for fun and crafting. Free and no booking required. (Age 3+) 

 

5-7pm Northcote Library
Reading Group
The general fiction reading group meets this evening. Please ask at the library for more information about joining.

 

Our volunteer Charlie leads this popular, regular session. Join him to shape and fold paper into beautiful works of art, which you can take home. (Age 6+)
12-1pm Northcote Library
Craft Club
Get into the rhythm of the Summer Reading Challenge and make a musical shaker today