What's on in Wandsworth Libraries
24 March 2025
What's on in Wandsworth Libraries
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Tuesday 22 April
11am-12pm Battersea Park Library
Earth Day
Activities, planting, stories...
Activities, planting, stories...
Wednesday 23
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
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
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
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
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.
3.45pm Roehampton Library
George and the Dragon
A special story time and craft activity for St George’s Day.
12.30-2.30pm Balham Library BOROUGH OF CULTURE EVENT
Textile Art Workshop - Self-Portraits with Fabric Shapes
To celebrate Wandsworth being the 2025 London Borough of Culture, the April theme will be to create self-portraits using fabric shapes, exploring how we feel about culture, what we’d like to see more of, or just expressing what culture means to us personally.
These events are run in collaboration with our resident artist Tiah Algalarrondo and supported by Wandsworth Council Climate Action Microgrants. Book free tickets at
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/textile-art-workshop-self-portraits-with-fabric-shapes-tickets-1303950594329
6pm Putney Library
Book Launch: 1945 : The Reckoning: War, Empire and the Struggle for a New World BOROUGH OF CULTURE EVENT
Join author Phil Craig for the launch of his new book 1945 : The Reckoning: War, Empire and the Struggle for a New World.
3.45pm Roehampton Library
George and the Dragon
A special story time and craft activity for St George’s Day.
12.30-2.30pm Balham Library BOROUGH OF CULTURE EVENT
Textile Art Workshop - Self-Portraits with Fabric Shapes
To celebrate Wandsworth being the 2025 London Borough of Culture, the April theme will be to create self-portraits using fabric shapes, exploring how we feel about culture, what we’d like to see more of, or just expressing what culture means to us personally.
These events are run in collaboration with our resident artist Tiah Algalarrondo and supported by Wandsworth Council Climate Action Microgrants. Book free tickets at
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/textile-art-workshop-self-portraits-with-fabric-shapes-tickets-1303950594329
6pm Putney Library
Book Launch: 1945 : The Reckoning: War, Empire and the Struggle for a New World BOROUGH OF CULTURE EVENT
Join author Phil Craig for the launch of his new book 1945 : The Reckoning: War, Empire and the Struggle for a New World.
4:30-6:30pm Southfields Library
Trans Healthcare Advocacy Drop Ins
Southfields Library is working with Spectra to improve healthcare access for trans communities. Open to trans and gender-diverse audiences, drop-in appointments are available. Dial up interpreter will be available.
Thursday 24
5.45-6.45 Earlsfield Library
Reading Group
Come and share your thoughts on the book of the month.
5-7pm Northcote Library
Reading Group
Reading Group
Come and share your thoughts on the book of the month.
5-7pm Northcote Library
Reading Group
Do you enjoy a meaty read? The general fiction reading group meets today. Please ask at the library for more information.
6-7.30pm Balham Library
Creative LGBT History Workshop: Iconic People x Collage
Discover lesser-known LGBT stories through collage, sculpture or creative writing in this collaborative series of workshops with lesbian writer and historian Claude Graham. 14-25 year olds can celebrate Liberty Festival 2025 and London Borough of Culture across three sessions shining a light on lesbian and transmasculine trailblazers.
Visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/creative-lgbt-history-workshop-for-under-25s-4190173 to book a free place.
6-7.30pm Balham Library
Creative LGBT History Workshop: Iconic People x Collage
Discover lesser-known LGBT stories through collage, sculpture or creative writing in this collaborative series of workshops with lesbian writer and historian Claude Graham. 14-25 year olds can celebrate Liberty Festival 2025 and London Borough of Culture across three sessions shining a light on lesbian and transmasculine trailblazers.
Visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/creative-lgbt-history-workshop-for-under-25s-4190173 to book a free place.
Friday 25
1-3pm Northcote Library
Mindfulness 8 Week Course
The first session of an eight week mindfulness course begins today. Learn the foundations of mindfulness and techniques to develop deeper wellbeing through guided meditation, group dialogue, home activities and individual instruction. Participants must attend all sessions. Please email Navine at info@navinesgoodspace.com for more information and to register.
2.30-4pm Northcote Library
Crime Reading Group
Are you a crime and thriller aficionado? The crime reading group meets today. Please ask at the library for more information.
Mindfulness 8 Week Course
The first session of an eight week mindfulness course begins today. Learn the foundations of mindfulness and techniques to develop deeper wellbeing through guided meditation, group dialogue, home activities and individual instruction. Participants must attend all sessions. Please email Navine at info@navinesgoodspace.com for more information and to register.
2.30-4pm Northcote Library
Crime Reading Group
Are you a crime and thriller aficionado? The crime reading group meets today. Please ask at the library for more information.
Saturday 26
10:30-11:30am Southfields Library
Earth Day Celebration
Let’s celebrate Mother Earth together with a special craft project.
2-4pm Balham Library
St George’s Day Craft Club
St George’s Day Craft Club
Create your own awesome red dragon decoration to celebrate St George’s Day at this week’s Saturday Craft Club 2-4pm.
Tuesday 29
10am-3pm Putney Library
Kickstart Your Business - Day 1: Business Research & Information
A free introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.
Book tickets online at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/day-1-kickstart-your-business-business-research-information-tickets-1242378630929
Kickstart Your Business - Day 1: Business Research & Information
A free introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.
Book tickets online at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/day-1-kickstart-your-business-business-research-information-tickets-1242378630929
Wednesday 30
10am-5pm Putney Library
Kickstart Your Business - Day 2: Get Started
Get Started is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.
Book tickets online at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/day-2-kickstart-your-business-get-started-hybrid-tickets-1242311389809
11:30am-12:30pm Southfields Library
Kickstart Your Business - Day 2: Get Started
Get Started is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.
Book tickets online at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/day-2-kickstart-your-business-get-started-hybrid-tickets-1242311389809
11:30am-12:30pm Southfields Library
Southfields Safer Neighbourhood Team
Meet with Metropolitan officers to discuss local issues or crime prevention.
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.
4:30-6:30pm Southfields Library
Trans Healthcare Advocacy Drop Ins
Southfields Library is working with Spectra to improve healthcare access for trans communities. Open to trans and gender-diverse audiences, drop-in appointments are available. Dial up interpreter will be available.
5.30-6.45pm Roehampton Library
Meet the Author: Stephen Oram BOROUGH OF CULTURE EVENT
Join us at Roehampton Library where author Stephen Oram will discuss his latest book, We Are Not Anonymous, and his applied science fiction method. His works are characterised by their being set in the near-future, their concerns with political struggles and their elaborate research in collaboration with scientists and technologists.
5.30-6.45pm Roehampton Library
Meet the Author: Stephen Oram BOROUGH OF CULTURE EVENT
Join us at Roehampton Library where author Stephen Oram will discuss his latest book, We Are Not Anonymous, and his applied science fiction method. His works are characterised by their being set in the near-future, their concerns with political struggles and their elaborate research in collaboration with scientists and technologists.
May
Monday 5th May, all libraries closed for the Bank Holiday.
During opening hours Northcote Library BOROUGH OF CULTURE EVENT
Photography Exhibition: The History of Northcote Road
Celebrate Local Community and History Month with a photography exhibition at Northcote Library. Explore the history of Northcote Road with photographs provided by the Heritage service.
See how Northcote Road has changed over time with images dating back to the late 1800s and newspaper articles documenting the library opening in the late 1960s.
The exhibition will be on show throughout May during Northcote Library’s opening hours.
During opening hours Northcote Library BOROUGH OF CULTURE EVENT
Photography Exhibition: The History of Northcote Road
Celebrate Local Community and History Month with a photography exhibition at Northcote Library. Explore the history of Northcote Road with photographs provided by the Heritage service.
See how Northcote Road has changed over time with images dating back to the late 1800s and newspaper articles documenting the library opening in the late 1960s.
The exhibition will be on show throughout May during Northcote Library’s opening hours.
Thursday 1 May
9am-5pm Putney Library
London VA Co-Working Day
Discounted co-working for Virtual Assistants in the Business Hub, only £5 for the day! Book at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-virtual-assistants-co-working-day-tickets-1319922215879
London VA Co-Working Day
Discounted co-working for Virtual Assistants in the Business Hub, only £5 for the day! Book at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-virtual-assistants-co-working-day-tickets-1319922215879
Thursday 8
10.30am Putney Library
Start Up Wandsworth Registering your Business with HMRC as a Sole Trader/ Small Business
Start Up Wandsworth (BIPC Wandsworth) is pleased to collaborate with His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to bring you a workshop which will demonstrate the key steps to take when registering as a Sole Trader for self-employment or when registering your small business.
Start Up Wandsworth Registering your Business with HMRC as a Sole Trader/ Small Business
Start Up Wandsworth (BIPC Wandsworth) is pleased to collaborate with His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to bring you a workshop which will demonstrate the key steps to take when registering as a Sole Trader for self-employment or when registering your small business.
During this session, we will cover your obligations to HMRC:
What to do if you are thinking of Self-employment to be your own boss.
We will explore how to register yourself and your new small business.
The self-assessment requirements you need to be aware of, such as the tax system, tax payments, how to pay and when (key dates for 2024/2025).
After the general overview, we will have a Q&A session for participants on registering for self-employment or registering their small businesses.
Visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/start-up-wandsworth-59207440083 to see all Start Up Wandsworth events and book.
6-7.30pm Balham Library
Creative LGBT History workshop for under 25s: Places of Community x Creative Writing
As part of Liberty Festival 2025 and Wandsworth Borough of Culture, lesbian writer and historian Claude Graham is collaborating with Balham Library to deliver a series of three workshops aimed at 14 - 25 year olds to introduce participants to lesser-known LGBT stories, with a focus on lesbian and transmasculine histories.
Visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/start-up-wandsworth-59207440083 to see all Start Up Wandsworth events and book.
6-7.30pm Balham Library
Creative LGBT History workshop for under 25s: Places of Community x Creative Writing
As part of Liberty Festival 2025 and Wandsworth Borough of Culture, lesbian writer and historian Claude Graham is collaborating with Balham Library to deliver a series of three workshops aimed at 14 - 25 year olds to introduce participants to lesser-known LGBT stories, with a focus on lesbian and transmasculine histories.
Discover some of London’s sapphic communities and subcultures across the 20th Century, and then join us in a creative writing workshop
To book a free place visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-lgbt-history-workshop-under-25s-places-x-creative-writing-tickets-1303941938439
To book a free place visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-lgbt-history-workshop-under-25s-places-x-creative-writing-tickets-1303941938439
Monday 12
10.30am-11am Putney Library
Start Up Wandsworth Coffee Morning
Meet fellow entrepreneurs, share ideas, and grow your business network. Free event, book at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/start-up-wandsworth-coffee-mornings-tickets-1307883277089
1-5pm Putney Library
Accounting & Finance Business Clinic
5 one-to-one slots available for tailored finance and accounting advice. £10 booking fee—fully refundable upon attendance! Book at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/accounting-and-finance-business-clinic-tickets-1307882625139
Start Up Wandsworth Coffee Morning
Meet fellow entrepreneurs, share ideas, and grow your business network. Free event, book at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/start-up-wandsworth-coffee-mornings-tickets-1307883277089
1-5pm Putney Library
Accounting & Finance Business Clinic
5 one-to-one slots available for tailored finance and accounting advice. £10 booking fee—fully refundable upon attendance! Book at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/accounting-and-finance-business-clinic-tickets-1307882625139
Tuesday 13
6pm Battersea Library BOROUGH OF CULTURE EVENT
Gardens in Bloom in Art
Gardens in Bloom in Art
A feast for the eyes in painting, literature, music, and film. A talk by Ariella Uliano, tour guide at the Tate.
Wednesday 14
5.45-6.45pm Southfields Library
Health and Harmony Hour NEW
A welcome space for you to come and chat over tea and connect with the community. Share ideas for good physical and mental health wellbeing. Occasionally specific topic-based presentations, which may have some restrictions, such as “women only”, will be publicised in advance. Otherwise, all adults welcome to these free sessions. Facilitated by Dr Momotaj Islam, a local Clinical Psychologist, with many years of experience in NHS and private adult mental health services. Meets monthly on the second Wednesday of the month.
Health and Harmony Hour NEW
A welcome space for you to come and chat over tea and connect with the community. Share ideas for good physical and mental health wellbeing. Occasionally specific topic-based presentations, which may have some restrictions, such as “women only”, will be publicised in advance. Otherwise, all adults welcome to these free sessions. Facilitated by Dr Momotaj Islam, a local Clinical Psychologist, with many years of experience in NHS and private adult mental health services. Meets monthly on the second Wednesday of the month.
Thursday 15
1-5pm Putney Library
Start Up Wandsworth x Grow London Local Business Clinic
Free 1:1 business support at York Gardens Library Business Hub (1st Floor)! Get expert advice—limited slots available. Book now at
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/start-up-wandsworth-x-grow-london-local-business-clinic-tickets-1322722010139
6-7pm Northcote Library BOROUGH OF CULTURE EVENT
Meet the Author: Catherine Yardley
Celebrate Local Community and History Month at Northcote Library with Catherine Yardley, a Wandsworth based author, who will be discussing her new book Where the Light is Hottest and what inspires her writing.
Free but please register at the library or email northcote.library@gll.org
Start Up Wandsworth x Grow London Local Business Clinic
Free 1:1 business support at York Gardens Library Business Hub (1st Floor)! Get expert advice—limited slots available. Book now at
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/start-up-wandsworth-x-grow-london-local-business-clinic-tickets-1322722010139
6-7pm Northcote Library BOROUGH OF CULTURE EVENT
Meet the Author: Catherine Yardley
Celebrate Local Community and History Month at Northcote Library with Catherine Yardley, a Wandsworth based author, who will be discussing her new book Where the Light is Hottest and what inspires her writing.
Free but please register at the library or email northcote.library@gll.org
