What's on in Wandsworth Libraries
20 January 2025
What's on in Wandsworth Libraries
January 2025
New Year’s Day opening hours
Wednesday 1: New Year’s Day, all libraries close.
Thursday 2: Libraries open as usual.
Wednesday 1: New Year’s Day, all libraries close.
Thursday 2: Libraries open as usual.
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Thursday 2
10am-1pm Balham Library
10am-1pm Balham Library
Board of the Holidays?
Ready to escape the house? Try some board games and make new friends in the library this afternoon.
Friday 3
1-4pm Balham Library
Holiday LEGO Club
Make amazing Lego creations at the library this winter, with extra drop-in Lego afternoon.
1-4pm Balham Library
Holiday LEGO Club
Make amazing Lego creations at the library this winter, with extra drop-in Lego afternoon.
Saturday 4
3pm Tooting Library
Spanish Story Time
Enjoy a story in Spanish & learn new vocabulary at the same time! in this interactive workshop with Laura.
5-6pm Balham Library
Crime Prevention Stall
Meet with your local police Safer Neighbourhood team.
3pm Tooting Library
Spanish Story Time
Enjoy a story in Spanish & learn new vocabulary at the same time! in this interactive workshop with Laura.
5-6pm Balham Library
Crime Prevention Stall
Meet with your local police Safer Neighbourhood team.
Monday 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.
12-1pm Balham Library
ESOL Reading Group
A reading group for people learning English as speakers of other languages.
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.
12-1pm Balham Library
ESOL Reading Group
A reading group for people learning English as speakers of other languages.
Tuesday 7
2-3pm Southfields Library
Silver Circle Reading Group
Chat about your current reads and get book recommendations from friends.
4pm Tooting Library
Chess Club –NEW for 2025
Come & improve your game with tips & tricks from Carol. All levels welcome. Runs weekly.
2-3pm Southfields Library
Silver Circle Reading Group
Chat about your current reads and get book recommendations from friends.
4pm Tooting Library
Chess Club –NEW for 2025
Come & improve your game with tips & tricks from Carol. All levels welcome. Runs weekly.
Wednesday 8
1.30-3pm 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.
4-5pm Southfields Library
1.30-3pm 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.
4-5pm Southfields Library
The Cosmic Diary of a Future Space Explorer Creative Activity
Are you a budding astronaut or space explorer? We will be doing some themed activities related to The Cosmic Diary of a Future Space Explorer by Time Peake. Ages 3+
3:30pm-4:30pm Southfields Library
3:30pm-4:30pm Southfields Library
Carrom Game Session
Learn how to play the South Asian tabletop classic board game, Carrom. Already a seasoned pro? Come and try to beat our staff! Boards and instructions will be available. Suitable for Ages 10+.
5:30-6:30pm Southfields Library
5:30-6:30pm Southfields Library
Wednesday Reading Group
A great way to share your thoughts on the book of the month, Wifedom: Mrs. Orwell's Invisible Life by Anna Funder.
6pm Balham Library
Cathartism Creative Cafe
Find some creative rest and expression in our arts for health workshops. Book a free place at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-cafe-mark-making-workshop-tickets-1122912424289
6pm Balham Library
Cathartism Creative Cafe
Find some creative rest and expression in our arts for health workshops. Book a free place at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-cafe-mark-making-workshop-tickets-1122912424289
7-8pm Balham Library
Evening Reading Group
Come and share your thoughts on the book of the month.
Evening Reading Group
Come and share your thoughts on the book of the month.
Thursday 9
2-3pm Balham Library
Golden Years Reading Group
A reading group for older people.
2-3pm Balham Library
Golden Years Reading Group
A reading group for older people.
Friday 10
2pm-3pm Southfields Library
2pm-3pm Southfields Library
Southfields Safer Neighbourhood Team.
Meet with Metropolitan Police officers to discuss local issues or crime prevention.
Saturday 11
12-1pm Northcote Library
Craft Club
A craft activity for children.
12-1pm Northcote Library
Craft Club
A craft activity for children.
Monday 13
1-2pm Balham Library
Cuppa with a Coppa
Meet with Metropolitan Police officers to discuss local issues or crime prevention.
1-2pm Balham Library
Cuppa with a Coppa
Meet with Metropolitan Police officers to discuss local issues or crime prevention.
Tuesday 14
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.
3-6pm Southfields Library
Sexual Health Clinic
Drop in for free rapid HIV tests, information, and advice organised by Spectra and KwaAfrica.
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.
3-6pm Southfields Library
Sexual Health Clinic
Drop in for free rapid HIV tests, information, and advice organised by Spectra and KwaAfrica.
Wednesday 15
1.30-3pm Balham Library
1.30-3pm Balham Library
Digital Inclusion Programme
Free, drop-in help, offered by AgeUK Wandsworth for older computer users struggling with their smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
2-4pm Southfields Library
2-4pm Southfields Library
Power to Connect Digital Drop-ins
These free sessions give you the opportunity to connect with others on all things digital, share tips and get expert advice from our Digital Champion volunteers. Visit us with your device or use one of the devices available.
No Booking Required! Please note you may need to wait to chat with one of our volunteers and spaces are limited.
3:30pm-4:30pm Southfields Library
3:30pm-4:30pm Southfields Library
Carrom Game Session
Learn how to play the South Asian tabletop classic board game, Carrom. Already a seasoned pro? Come and try to beat our staff! Boards and instructions will be available. Suitable for Ages 10+.
Thursday 16
2-3pm Balham Library
Chai and gup-shup Reading Group
Come and share your thoughts on the book of the month
2-3pm Balham Library
Chai and gup-shup Reading Group
Come and share your thoughts on the book of the month
Friday 17
1-2pm Balham Library
Cuppa with a Coppa
Meet with Metropolitan Police officers to discuss local issues or crime prevention.
2.30-4pm Northcote Library
Crime Reading Group
Come and share your thoughts on the book of the month.
1-2pm Balham Library
Cuppa with a Coppa
Meet with Metropolitan Police officers to discuss local issues or crime prevention.
2.30-4pm Northcote Library
Crime Reading Group
Come and share your thoughts on the book of the month.
Saturday 18
11am-12pm Southfields Library
11am-12pm Southfields Library
Saturday Reading Group
Discuss the book of the month, The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.
2-4pm Putney Library Hall
Ilustration Workshop
Learn how to create your own characters in this art workshop for all ages. Free but please book a place, email Putney.Library@gll.org or call 020 8780 3085
2-4pm Putney Library Hall
Ilustration Workshop
Learn how to create your own characters in this art workshop for all ages. Free but please book a place, email Putney.Library@gll.org or call 020 8780 3085
Sunday 19
3-3.30pm Tooting Library
Sunday Story Time
Stories and rhymes for Sunday afternoon.
3-3.30pm Tooting Library
Sunday Story Time
Stories and rhymes for Sunday afternoon.
Monday 20
5pm Balham Library
Meet author S.J Morris
Learn about the new book Academy For Witches And Wizards by S.J. Morris - an adventurous and magical read for ages 8 - 13.
5pm Balham Library
Meet author S.J Morris
Learn about the new book Academy For Witches And Wizards by S.J. Morris - an adventurous and magical read for ages 8 - 13.
To book a free space at this event register for a ticket via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/author-event-sj-morris-tickets-1127851808119
For more information about the event email Balham.Library@gll.org or call 0208 673 1129.
6-7pm Balham Library
Crime Prevention Stall
Meet with your local police Safer Neighbourhood team.
For more information about the event email Balham.Library@gll.org or call 0208 673 1129.
6-7pm Balham Library
Crime Prevention Stall
Meet with your local police Safer Neighbourhood team.
Tuesday 21
10.30am-12pm Battersea Park Library
Digital Inclusion Programme
10.30am-12pm Battersea Park Library
Digital Inclusion Programme
Free, drop-in help, offered by AgeUK Wandsworth for older computer users struggling with their smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
Wednesday 22
1.30-3pm Putney Library
1.30-3pm Putney Library
Digital Inclusion Programme
Free, drop-in help, offered by AgeUK Wandsworth for older computer users struggling with their smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
12.30-2.30pm Balham Library
Art Textile Workshop
Chasing the Blues with Pink, Purple, and Orange this January with Balham Library Art Textile Workshop. A free event for Warm Welcome Week, book a free place at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/warm-welcome-week-art-textile-workshop-tickets-1127556153809
2-4pm Southfields Library
12.30-2.30pm Balham Library
Art Textile Workshop
Chasing the Blues with Pink, Purple, and Orange this January with Balham Library Art Textile Workshop. A free event for Warm Welcome Week, book a free place at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/warm-welcome-week-art-textile-workshop-tickets-1127556153809
2-4pm Southfields Library
Power to Connect Digital Drop-ins
These free sessions give you the opportunity to connect with others on all things digital, share tips and get expert advice from our Digital Champion volunteers. Visit us with your device or use one of the devices available.
No Booking Required! Please note you may need to wait to chat with one of our volunteers and spaces are limited.
3:30pm-4:30pm Southfields Library
Carrom Game Session
Learn how to play the South Asian tabletop classic board game, Carrom. Already a seasoned pro? Come and try to beat our staff! Boards and instructions will be available. Suitable for Ages 10+.
Thursday 23
2-4pm Putney Library
Warm Spaces Craft
Join our Knit and Natter group and make some colourful bracelets to help chase the blues away! Refreshments will be provided by the Co-op.
Thursday 23
2-4pm Putney Library
Warm Spaces Craft
Join our Knit and Natter group and make some colourful bracelets to help chase the blues away! Refreshments will be provided by the Co-op.
Saturday 25
10am-2pm Northcote Library
Clothes Swap
Kick of the new year with a clothing swap at Northcote Library. Drop off up to five items in good condition between 10am-11am and return from 12pm-2pm for the swap. Adults’ and children’s clothing is accepted. There will also be a free basic alterations service onsite offering hemming, button replacement and darning. Limited to one item per person. Please register for the alterations service in the library or email northcote.library@gll.org
11am-12pm Southfields Library
10am-2pm Northcote Library
Clothes Swap
Kick of the new year with a clothing swap at Northcote Library. Drop off up to five items in good condition between 10am-11am and return from 12pm-2pm for the swap. Adults’ and children’s clothing is accepted. There will also be a free basic alterations service onsite offering hemming, button replacement and darning. Limited to one item per person. Please register for the alterations service in the library or email northcote.library@gll.org
11am-12pm Southfields Library
Coping With Menopause Talk + Meet the Author
Every woman will experience menopause, and each journey will be unique. Many women experience quite a range of symptoms, making it a difficult time to varying degrees. Yet, many women are not informed about what to expect. Come and learn more about menopause and how it can impact your life. Find out about ways to manage the symptoms to support yourself through it or prepare yourself for an easier menopausal journey.
This self-help book is written by local author, Dr. Momotaj Islam, a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist. She describes her own menopausal journey and draws on a range of therapeutic approaches to provide evidence-based coping tools and strategies.
12-1pm Northcote Library
Craft Club
A craft activity for children.
12-1pm Northcote Library
Craft Club
A craft activity for children.
Wednesday 29
10.30am-12pm Southfields Library
Digital Inclusion Programme
10.30am-12pm Southfields Library
Digital Inclusion Programme
Free, drop-in help, offered by AgeUK Wandsworth for older computer users struggling with their smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
1.30-3pm Roehampton Library
1.30-3pm Roehampton 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
2-4pm Southfields Library
Power to Connect Digital Drop-ins
These free sessions give you the opportunity to connect with others on all things digital, share tips and get expert advice from our Digital Champion volunteers. Visit us with your device or use one of the devices available.
No Booking Required! Please note you may need to wait to chat with one of our volunteers and spaces are limited.
3pm-4pm Southfields Library
3pm-4pm Southfields Library
Southfields Safer Neighbourhood Team
Meet with Metropolitan officers to discuss local issues or crime prevention.
3:30pm-4:30pm Southfields Library
Carrom Game Session
Learn how to play the South Asian tabletop classic board game, Carrom. Already a seasoned pro? Come and try to beat our staff! Boards and instructions will be available. Suitable for Ages 10+.
4-6pm Putney Library
Chinese New Year Craft
Celebrate Chinese New Year with a Year of the Snake craft activity.
6-7pm Balham Library
Reading Rainbow
A LGBT+ reading group.
Thursday 30
11am-1pm Balham Library
Dememtia Cafe
AgeUK joins the Dementia Cafe to show how the NHS app works.
4.30pm Tooting Library
Teen Book Group - NEW for 2025!
4-6pm Putney Library
Chinese New Year Craft
Celebrate Chinese New Year with a Year of the Snake craft activity.
6-7pm Balham Library
Reading Rainbow
A LGBT+ reading group.
Thursday 30
11am-1pm Balham Library
Dememtia Cafe
AgeUK joins the Dementia Cafe to show how the NHS app works.
4.30pm Tooting Library
Teen Book Group - NEW for 2025!
If you love reading and want to discuss or recommend books you have read and get new ideas for books to read, do come along to this monthly book group. Reading IS fun - don't take our word for it - try it!
