What's on in Wandsworth Libraries
31 January 2025
What's on in Wandsworth Libraries
February 2025
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Saturday 1
9.45-10.45pm Roehampton Library
9.45-10.45pm Roehampton Library
Dementia Caffee
Next session 5th April
2pm Tooting Library
The Year of the Snake
Come & celebrate The Year of the Snake!! in this Chinese New Year celebration hosted by WenLin Chinese School. Stories & crafting for all the family.
3pm Tooting Library
Spanish Storytelling with Laura
The Year of the Snake
Come & celebrate The Year of the Snake!! in this Chinese New Year celebration hosted by WenLin Chinese School. Stories & crafting for all the family.
3pm Tooting Library
Spanish Storytelling with Laura
Listen to a story and learn new Spanish vocabulary in this fun interactive session.
Monday 3
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.
10.30-11am Roehampton Library
Booktrust Storytime Prize
Story time for under fives.
12-1pm Balham Library
ESOL Reading Group
To help improve English reading skills by reading and discussing Quick Read books.
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.
10.30-11am Roehampton Library
Booktrust Storytime Prize
Story time for under fives.
12-1pm Balham Library
ESOL Reading Group
To help improve English reading skills by reading and discussing Quick Read books.
Tuesday 4
2-3pm Southfields Library
Silver Circle Reading Group
Chat about your current reads and get book recommendations from friends.
3.30pm Tooting Library
Chinese New Year Storytelling & Craft
Celebrate Chinese New Year with Wenlin Chinese School in the children's library.
Celebrate Chinese New Year with Wenlin Chinese School in the children's library.
Wednesday 5
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.
10.30-11am Roehampton Library
Learn to Love to Read
Helping children learn to love to read
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.
10.30-11am Roehampton Library
Learn to Love to Read
Helping children learn to love to read
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 13+.
5.30-6.45pm Roehampton Library
ITALIAN CONVERSATION GROUP
Ciao a tutti! Practice your Italian in a friendly group. Next sessions:19th Feb; 5th Mar ; 19th Mar; 2nd April
6.30-7.30pm Balham Library
6.30-7.30pm Balham Library
Meet Author Peter Parker
Biographer, journaist and historian Peter Parker will be talking about his new book Some Men in London: Queer Life, 1945–1969.
Please book a free ticket through Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/balham-library-author-event-peter-parker-tickets-1100903244239
7-8pm Balham Library
Reading Group
Share your thoughts on the book of the month.
7-8pm Balham Library
Reading Group
Share your thoughts on the book of the month.
Thursday 6
10am-12pm Tooting Library
Death Cafe
All are welcome to this free event to eat cake, drink tea, and talk about death. This is a discussion group for adults rather than a grief support session.
2-3pm Balham Library
Golden Years Reading Group
Each month a different novel –no set theme – Members over 55 in age.
10am-12pm Tooting Library
Death Cafe
All are welcome to this free event to eat cake, drink tea, and talk about death. This is a discussion group for adults rather than a grief support session.
2-3pm Balham Library
Golden Years Reading Group
Each month a different novel –no set theme – Members over 55 in age.
Friday 7
5-7pm Tooting Library
Film screening:ODILE
A special pilot screening of ODILE. A powerful pilot film addressing urgent social issues like knife crime and the London housing crisis. This screening is part of a community film tour to raise awareness, spark meaningful discussions, and build support for the feature-length project, featuring acclaimed talents like David Harewood OBE and Mica Paris MBE.
Visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/odile-screening-tooting-library-join-us-for-an-inspiring-evening-tickets-1114234608709 to reserve a spot. Tickets available on the door, suggested donation £10 to support the ODILE mission.
5-7pm Tooting Library
Film screening:ODILE
A special pilot screening of ODILE. A powerful pilot film addressing urgent social issues like knife crime and the London housing crisis. This screening is part of a community film tour to raise awareness, spark meaningful discussions, and build support for the feature-length project, featuring acclaimed talents like David Harewood OBE and Mica Paris MBE.
Visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/odile-screening-tooting-library-join-us-for-an-inspiring-evening-tickets-1114234608709 to reserve a spot. Tickets available on the door, suggested donation £10 to support the ODILE mission.
Saturday 8
12-1pm Northcote Library
Craft Club
Make your own rainbow using recycled material and cotton wool during Saturday crafts in the Children’s Library.
2pm Tooting Library
Valentine’s Crafts
12-1pm Northcote Library
Craft Club
Make your own rainbow using recycled material and cotton wool during Saturday crafts in the Children’s Library.
2pm Tooting Library
Valentine’s Crafts
Come and make a beautiful card to give to the one you love, a craft activity for children.
Monday 10
10.30-11am Roehampton Library
Booktrust Storytime Prize
Story time for under fives.
11am Tooting Library
Mama G
10.30-11am Roehampton Library
Booktrust Storytime Prize
Story time for under fives.
11am Tooting Library
Mama G
Family fun guaranteed in a glittering interactive story telling and song event celebrating LGBTQ+ History month with our favourite pantomime dame.
4 pm Battersea Library
Mama G
Tuesday 11
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.
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.
Wednesday 12
10am-3pm York Gardens Library
Kickstart Your Business – Day 1 Business Research & Information
10am-3pm York Gardens Library
Kickstart Your Business – Day 1 Business Research & Information
This workshop provides essential tools for conducting business research and gathering the information you need to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. Visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/day-1-kickstart-your-business-business-research-information-wands-tickets-1101150694369 to book a free place.
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
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.
3.30-4.30 Roehampton Library
Love is Al-Ton Around
Let's celebrate Valentine's Day the Alton Way! Come after school and decorate heart biscuits, create a scratch art card, design a key ring, and meet the design team.
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 13+.
3.45-4.30pm Roehampton Library
Yoga for children with Verena
Next sessions: 26th Feb; 5th Mar; 19th of March
5:30-6:30pm Southfields Library
Wednesday Reading Group
The reading group is currently looking for new members. If you and your friends are looking for a space to get together and discuss books, please get in touch with Southfields Library.
6-8pm Balham Library
Cathartism
Art workshop with a focus on mental well-being - different theme each month
6-8pm Balham Library
Cathartism
Art workshop with a focus on mental well-being - different theme each month
Thursday 13
10am-5pm York Gardens Library
Kickstart Your Business - Day 2 Get Started
Dive into the essentials of getting your business off the ground in this full-day, hands-on workshop for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/day-2-kickstart-your-business-get-started-wandsworth-tickets-1101157685279 to book a free place.
4pm Tooting Library
10am-5pm York Gardens Library
Kickstart Your Business - Day 2 Get Started
Dive into the essentials of getting your business off the ground in this full-day, hands-on workshop for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/day-2-kickstart-your-business-get-started-wandsworth-tickets-1101157685279 to book a free place.
4pm Tooting Library
Teddy's Tails
Come & meet local author Georgia Edmonds and her dog Teddy, who inspired her picture book tales. Enjoy following Teddy's exploits for children aged 2- 6 years. Copies can be purchased on the day (cash only please) or pre-order your book for the author to sign.
Friday 14
9am-5pm Northcote Library
Celebrate a love of reading in the Children’s Library on Valentine’s Day and International Book Giving Day by recommending one of your favourite books. Fill in a book mark about a book you love!
11am-12pm Balham Library
Learn My Way
Get help with becoming more digital literate. Staff will help you set up accounts on Learn My Way and support you during the session, as well as encourage self-learning when confident to use the programme on your own.
9am-5pm Northcote Library
Celebrate a love of reading in the Children’s Library on Valentine’s Day and International Book Giving Day by recommending one of your favourite books. Fill in a book mark about a book you love!
11am-12pm Balham Library
Learn My Way
Get help with becoming more digital literate. Staff will help you set up accounts on Learn My Way and support you during the session, as well as encourage self-learning when confident to use the programme on your own.
12-3pm Southfields Library
Sexual Health Clinic
Drop in for free rapid HIV tests, information, and advice organised by Spectra and KwaAfrica.
12:30pm-1:30pm Southfields Library
Southfields Safer Neighbourhood Team.
Meet with Metropolitan officers to discuss local issues or crime prevention.
Saturday 15
11am-12pm Southfields Library
Saturday Reading Group
Discuss the book of the month, Empireland by Sathnam Sanghera.
11am-12pm Southfields Library
Rainbow Craft Activity
Show your pride with a fun rainbow craft activity.
2pm Tooting Library
LGBTQ+ History Month story & Craft Session
LGBTQ+ History Month story & Craft Session
Come and celebrate LGBTQ+ History month with us. Enjoy a themed story before a fun crafting session.
Sunday 16
3-3.30 Tooting Library
Sunday Special
3-3.30 Tooting Library
Sunday Special
Can’t make Rhyme Time or Story Time during the week? Here is your chance to join in the fun! With stories and songs for all the family to enjoy.
Monday 17
10am-2pm Northcote Library
Join us throughout half term in the Children’s Library for crafts that celebrate what makes you, you! Think about all the different things that make you who you are and what makes you proud
10.30-11am Roehampton Library
Booktrust Storytime Prize
Story time for under fives.
10am-2pm Northcote Library
Join us throughout half term in the Children’s Library for crafts that celebrate what makes you, you! Think about all the different things that make you who you are and what makes you proud
10.30-11am Roehampton Library
Booktrust Storytime Prize
Story time for under fives.
1-3pm Roehampton Library
Introduction to Business Model Canvas
Master the fundamentals of the Business Model Canvas and learn how to apply it to your business strategy in this insightful workshop. Book your space https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-the-business-model-canvas-tickets-1207457440709?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
3-4pm Northcote Library
Mama G
Join Wandsworth Libraries’ favourite pantomime dame, Mama G, and celebrate LGBT+ History Month with stories, songs, laughter and family fun. Get ready to glitter during half term! Free, drop into the Children’s Library.
Mama G
Join Wandsworth Libraries’ favourite pantomime dame, Mama G, and celebrate LGBT+ History Month with stories, songs, laughter and family fun. Get ready to glitter during half term! Free, drop into the Children’s Library.
3.30-6.30pm Roehampton Library
Spectra Free and confidential HIV testing
4-5pm Balham Library
Chatterbooks
Aimed for book lovers 7 – 12yrs old – discuss your recent reads and discuss new books, while also doing a book-themed craft.
4-5pm Balham Library
Chatterbooks
Aimed for book lovers 7 – 12yrs old – discuss your recent reads and discuss new books, while also doing a book-themed craft.
Next session 17th March
5-6pm Roehampton Library
Younger Teen Book Group
Meets the third Monday of each month, for ages 12-14.
6-7pm Balham Library
Teen Reading Group
For those 13+ to discuss their recent reads and here about new releases.
Younger Teen Book Group
Meets the third Monday of each month, for ages 12-14.
6-7pm Balham Library
Teen Reading Group
For those 13+ to discuss their recent reads and here about new releases.
Tuesday 18
9:30-10am Southfields Library
LGBT+ History Story Time
Join us for a special time centred on fabulous LGBT+ stories.
10.30am-12pm Battersea Park Library
Digital Inclusion Programme
Digital Inclusion Programme
Free, drop-in help, offered by AgeUK Wandsworth for older computer users struggling with their smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
Wednesday 19
10.30am-12pm Putney Library
Space Crafts
A craft activity for children.
12.30-2.30pm Balham Library
Art Textile Workshop
Using different textiles that have been sustainable sourced or recycled to look at creative ways to re use materials turning them into art.
1.30-3pm Putney Library
10.30am-12pm Putney Library
Space Crafts
A craft activity for children.
12.30-2.30pm Balham Library
Art Textile Workshop
Using different textiles that have been sustainable sourced or recycled to look at creative ways to re use materials turning them into art.
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.
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 13+.
5.30-6.45pm Roehampton Library
ITALIAN CONVERSATION GROUP
Ciao a tutti! Practice your Italian in a friendly group. Next sessions: 5th Mar; 19th Mar; 2nd April
6-6.45pm Roehampton Library
6-6.45pm Roehampton Library
CRIME READING GROUP
Discussing “Miss Aldridge regrets” by Louise Hare ask at the desk to collect your copy. Next sessions: 19th March; 16th April
Thursday 20
11am-12pm Putney Library
How to Make a Canva Poster - Lesson
Learn to create awesome posters using Canva in our fun and interactive lesson! Visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-make-a-canva-poster-lesson-tickets-1232746581209 to book a free place.
11am-12pm Putney Library
How to Make a Canva Poster - Lesson
Learn to create awesome posters using Canva in our fun and interactive lesson! Visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-make-a-canva-poster-lesson-tickets-1232746581209 to book a free place.
2-3pm Balham Library
Urdu Reading Group
Reading all different books, all in Urdo Language – share and recommend books.
9am-7pm Northcote Library
Join us throughout half term in the Children’s Library for crafts that celebrate what makes you, you! Think about all the different things that make you who you are and what makes you proud.
6pm – 8pm Tooting Library
Urdu Reading Group
Reading all different books, all in Urdo Language – share and recommend books.
9am-7pm Northcote Library
Join us throughout half term in the Children’s Library for crafts that celebrate what makes you, you! Think about all the different things that make you who you are and what makes you proud.
6pm – 8pm Tooting Library
Poetry Night
Come and join us for a night of poetry bringing together some of London's top spoken word artists to share their poetry as part of our LGBT+ History Month celebrations.
Featuring; Jean Akintoye, T Balogun, Hannah Maria Stanislaus, Steve Tasane.
There will also be an opportunity to speak your words in an open mic session.
Friday 20
10am-5pm Northcote Library
Join us throughout half term in the Children’s Library for crafts that celebrate what makes you, you! Think about all the different things that make you who you are and what makes you proud
2-4pm Northcote Library
Crime Reading Group
10am-5pm Northcote Library
Join us throughout half term in the Children’s Library for crafts that celebrate what makes you, you! Think about all the different things that make you who you are and what makes you proud
2-4pm 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.
Monday 24
10.30-11.30am Putney Library
Start Up Wandsworth: Coffee Morning
Join us for casual coffee mornings to network, share ideas, and support each other in growing our start-ups in Wandsworth! Visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/start-up-wandsworth-coffee-mornings-tickets-1227926042849 to book a free place.
10.30-11am Roehampton Library
Booktrust Storytime Prize
Story time for under fives.
1-5pm Putney Library
Start Up Wandsworth: Accounting and Finance Business Clinic
Book a free 30-minute 1:1 session for expert advice tailored to your queries, submitted in advance for focused support. Visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/accounting-and-finance-business-clinic-tickets-1232880792639 to book a free place.
5-6pm Roehampton Library
Older Teen Book Group
Meets the third Monday of each month, for ages 14+.
10.30-11.30am Putney Library
Start Up Wandsworth: Coffee Morning
Join us for casual coffee mornings to network, share ideas, and support each other in growing our start-ups in Wandsworth! Visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/start-up-wandsworth-coffee-mornings-tickets-1227926042849 to book a free place.
10.30-11am Roehampton Library
Booktrust Storytime Prize
Story time for under fives.
1-5pm Putney Library
Start Up Wandsworth: Accounting and Finance Business Clinic
Book a free 30-minute 1:1 session for expert advice tailored to your queries, submitted in advance for focused support. Visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/accounting-and-finance-business-clinic-tickets-1232880792639 to book a free place.
5-6pm Roehampton Library
Older Teen Book Group
Meets the third Monday of each month, for ages 14+.
Wednesday 26
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.
12:30pm-1:30pm Southfields Library
Southfields Safer Neighbourhood Team
Meet with Metropolitan officers to discuss local issues or crime prevention.
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
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 13+.
3.45-4.30pm Roehampton Library
Yoga for children with Verena
Next sessions: 26th Feb; 5th Mar; 19th of March
5.30-6.30pm Roehampton Library
Financial Wellbeing Talks with George
Next session Wednesday 19th March
6-7pm Balham Library
Teen LGBTQ+ Reading Group
A Reading Group that focuses on reading books about LGBTQ+ lived experiences.
6-7pm Balham Library
Teen LGBTQ+ Reading Group
A Reading Group that focuses on reading books about LGBTQ+ lived experiences.
6-7pm Balham Library
Meet Author Elvin James Menseh
Elvin James Menseh is 27 years old British-Ghanaian writer born and raised in South East London. He received his Bachelor of Arts in English and Journalism from Bournemouth University, where he began writing his first novel.
His sensational debut novel, Small Joys is a moving, funny and tender story of love, friendship and finding happiness in the most unexpected places.
Please book a free ticket through Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/balham-library-author-talk-elvin-james-mensah-tickets-1100937747439
Thursday 27
4.30–5.30pm Tooting Library
Teen Book Group
Love reading? Love to share new book titles and get ideas for new reads? Then the teen book group is for you! Reading is fun! Give it a try!
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.
6.30pm Putney Library
Meet the Author: Jonathan Croall
The leading theatre historian Jonathan Croall, acclaimed for his memorable biographies of stars John Gielgud and Sybil Thorndike, has now branched out into fiction. In this illustrated talk he outlines the very different challenges of the two genres. A biographer is dependent on facts, written sources, and the often-unreliable memories of witnesses. By contrast, the writer of fiction is free to experiment, and to liberate his or her imagination.
Of Jonathan Croall’s debut fiction collection All is Fortune and Other Theatre Stories, the actor and writer Simon Callow praised ‘this sequence of shard-like vignettes – some ironic, some poetic, some realistic – which reveal the secret life of the theatre in all its aspects. Haunting.’
Friday 28
11am-1pm Putney Library
The Power of Connections: Networking for Business Growth
Join us for an interactive workshop designed to help you build confidence and success in networking! Whether you're new to networking or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with practical skills to make meaningful connections and grow your business. Visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-power-of-connections-networking-for-business-growth-tickets-1232851605339 to book a free place.
11am-12pm Roehampton Library
11am-1pm Putney Library
The Power of Connections: Networking for Business Growth
Join us for an interactive workshop designed to help you build confidence and success in networking! Whether you're new to networking or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with practical skills to make meaningful connections and grow your business. Visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-power-of-connections-networking-for-business-growth-tickets-1232851605339 to book a free place.
11am-12pm Roehampton Library
Adult Crafting
Who says Arts and Crafts are only for children? Join us in this mindful activity, make something with your hands, no matter skills or experience-just bring your creativity along. Next sessions: 28th March; 25th April
