Monday 8 June
3.30-4.30pm Northcote Library
Collage Event
Join us in the Children’s Library for a found word poetry workshop as part of SPINE Fest. Use letters, words and phrases from newspapers and magazines to write your own poem.
Tuesday 9
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.
2-4pm, Battersea Park Library
Power 2 Connect Digital Drop-ins
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.
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.
Wednesday 10
11am Battersea Library
Story Time with Mama G
Free children’s event for Pride, with everyone’s favourite pantomime dame!
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.
2-4pm, Southfields Library
Power 2 Connect Digital Drop-ins
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 June 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: World Ocean Day
Join us every Wednesday for fun and crafting. Free and no booking required. (Age 3+)
6pm Battersea Library
Talk: A Modest Commission – Pamela Coleman Smith and the Rider Waite Tarot WANDSWORTH HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Organised by Wandsworth Libraries & Heritage Service Archivist Emma Anthony was delighted to find out from a researcher that artist Pamela Coleman Smith lived in Battersea while designing the world’s most famous tarot deck. The Rider Waite Tarot, named after its publishers, was wildly successful. Yet its artist was paid little and died leaving debt. Join Emma in delving into Coleman Smith’s life in Battersea and beyond. Contact Heritage@gll.org to book
6-7pm Putney Library
Furzedown Litfest Presents: Author Robert Holton
Robert Holton is a novelist and playwriter. Their first novel, A Queer Case, came out in June 2025. Come and celebrate his new release, A Morbid Obsession.
Thursday 11
3.30-4,30pm Northcote Library
Children’s Book Club
The children’s book club, Story Explorers, meets this afternoon. Suitable for children aged 6-11. Email harriet.cooper@gll.org to join and for more information.
4pm Balham Library
Story Time with Mama G
Free children’s event. No booking necessary
4pm Tooting Library
World Cup Activities
Yes! let's celebrate the start of the World Cup 2026. But it is coming home? Football based activities for children.
6pm Putney Library
Film screening and Q&A: A Legacy of Care WANDSWORTH HERITAGE FESTIVAL
– 170 years at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability Organised by the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability Patients’ voices, past and present, are at the heart of this documentary film which includes a mixture of archival materials, interviews, and personal stories which capture the everyday and the extraordinary moments of life at the RHN. Contact Heritage@gll.org to book
Friday 12
10am Tooting Library
Empathy Day stories & Crafts
Come & mark empathy day with themed stories & make yourself a pair of Empathy Day glasses.
11am Battersea Library
WoW Time Show
Calm, sensory, non-verbal performance created especially for babies and young children, aged 0-5, and the adulds who share their world. Free event!
12-3pm, Southfields Library
Sexual Health Clinic
Drop in for information and advice, as well as access to free rapid HIV tests. Organised by Spectra.
Saturday 13
10.30am Earlsfield Library
Daddies Rhyme Time
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+)
12-5pm Balham Library
Plant Swap for Great Big Green Week
Drop off a plant, stay for a craft, chat to local eco groups and take a new plant home! All ages welcome.
12-1pm Northcote Library
Art Club
Create magical fairy houses at today’s craft club in the Children’s Library.
1-2.30pm, Southfields Library
The Parenting Paradox - Julie Dagonet Parenting Talk
Comedian and mother of three, Julie Dagonet, talks about the pressures we put on our kids and how these might have negative effects on their mental health. This fun session will be packed with sketches that explore the balance of parental authority with a child’s internal authority. Kids and parents welcome. Booking is essential
2pm Tooting Library
Meet authors Caroline Studdert & Alex Montgomery
Caroline Studdert & Alex Montgomery will be reading from their book "Max Hartwood & the Warlock's Sword"
When twelve-year-old Max and his kitten Ginger are pulled into the magical land of Pan, they find themselves in a battle between light and shadow. With help from the Wizard of Bog, Max must fight to break a sword's curse and discover his own power – before darkness claims them all.
2pm - join us for themed crafts based on the book
3pm - Book reading & author talk.
Monday 15
2pm Tooting Library
GLL Literary Foundation author event with RAMZEE.
All KS2 home schoolers welcome to attend.
4-5pm Northcote Library
Mama G
Celebrate Pride with Mama G at an all singing, all dancing and all glittering fun filled family show in the Children’s Library. Free, drop in.
4-6pm Northcote Library
Make a Broach
Make your own nature inspired brooch for The Great Big Green Week using recycled materials at a sustainable textile art workshop. Free, all materials provided. Families welcome. Please register your interest at the library or email northcote.library@gll.org
Tuesday 16
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.
10:30am, Battersea Park Library
Story Time with Mama G
Free children’s event. No booking necessary
2-4pm, Battersea Park Library
Power 2 Connect Digital Drop-ins
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.
4-5pm, Battersea Park Library
Children's Event
An event for 6-11y old children to learn about the difference between feelings, behaviours and choices, and support them to be kind AND confident. Led by stand-up comedian and mother of three j. Dagonet, a fun session packed with interactive sketches
Wednesday 17
1.30pm-3pm Putney Library
Digital Inclusion ProgrammeFree, drop-in help, offered by AgeUK Wandsworth for older computer users struggling with their smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
2-4pm, Southfields Library
Power 2 Connect Digital Drop-insFree 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 June need to wait. Term time only
3-4pm, Southfield Library
Italian Conversation GroupJoin fellow Italian language enthusiasts in conversation. We welcome new members.
3:30-4:30pm, Southfields Children’s Library
Arts & Crafts Activities: Father’s DayJoin us every Wednesday for fun and crafting. Free and no booking required. (Age 3+)
5.30-7.45pm Balham Library
Open Mic Poetry Night and Art ShowTo mark Refugee Week, Hannah from Lost Souls will be hosting an open mic poetry evening as we welcome poets of all levels of experience to share work that capture the theme of this year’s Refugee Week; courage
Free, book at
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-mic-poetry-art-show-tickets-1989226911240 Thursday 18
10am-4pm Tooting Library
The Health Bus
The Health Bus comes to Tooting Library. Come and have a chat about your health. Free blood pressure checks, advice on stopping smoking, healthy living tips, and advice on general health concerns. For those eligible for 40-74 years, get your NHS health check. A free 20 minute check up.
4pm Tooting Library
Refugee Week Stories & crafts
Come & mark Refugee Week in this special themed session in the children's library.
6.30-7.30pm Balham Library
Pride Poetry: Open Mic Night
Loud proud and spoken out loud. Your voice belongs, step up and speak out.
Friday 19
10am-4.30pm Northcote Library
Father’s Day
Father’s Day card crafts are available all day in the Children’s Library.
2.30-4pm Southfields Library
Crime Reading Group
The crime reading group meets this afternoon. Please ask at the library for more information.
3.30pm-4.30pm, Southfields Children’s Library
Mama G
Come and celebrate Pride Month in style with our favourite pantomime dame Mama G. Join us for an all singing, dancing, glittering family show full of fun! Free. (All ages welcome)
Saturday 20
10am-2pm Northcote Library
Father’s Day
Forgot to get Dad a Father’s Day card? Make one today!
10-11am, Southfields Children’s Library
Refugee Week - Storytime and Craft
Join us for stories about belonging and a themed craft activity. Free event. (Age 3+)
10.30-11.30am Tooting Library
SPINE Festival Poetry Event
"If my pen was a magic wand". Join poet Patrick Evans & musician Ri Baroche in this interactive writing session. What would you write if your pen was a magic wand & you could write your own spells!!!! Suitable for children 5+
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 Catcher in the Rye by J.D.Salinger.
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-Oh and Warhammer) and swap their cards and figures. Please note that children aged 10 and under will need to be accompanied by an adult at all times. (Recommended Age 8-13)
2pm Tooting Library
Father's Day crafts
Come & make a special gift to give to someone special.
2pm Tooting Library
World Food Picnic
Celebrate our diverse community through food. Bring along your favourite dish for others to try. Share your recipe and food story in this world cuisine family event.
Monday 22
3-4pm Northcote Library
Age UK: Way of Council
A free listening and story telling practice for over 50s. Please register your interest at outreach@ageukwandsworth.org.uk
Tuesday 23
10-11am, Southfields Library
Southfields Safer Neighbourhood Team
Meet with Metropolitan officers to discuss local issues and crime prevention
2-4pm, Battersea Park Library
Power 2 Connect Digital Drop-ins
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.
5:45-6:45pm, Southfields Library
Zillennial Book Club
Dedicated space for young readers to relax after work and unwind by discussing our book of the month. Join us to explore, Minbak by Ela Lee. New members welcomed. (Aged 18 to 40)
Wednesday 24
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.
2-4pm, Southfields Library
Power 2 Connect Digital Drop-insFree 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 June need to wait. Term time only.
3-4pm, Southfield Library
Italian Conversation GroupJoin fellow Italian language enthusiasts in conversation. We welcome new members.
3:30-4:30pm, Southfields Children’s Library
Arts & Crafts Activities: Fairy DayJoin us every Wednesday for fun and crafting. Free and no booking required. (Age 3+)
6-7.30pm Balham Library
Christopher Stephens - Author TalkCelebrate Pride Month at Balham Library with our Meet The Author series welcoming The Light of Day author Christopher Stephens. In conversation with our Reading Rainbows Book Club, Christopher, will be discussing The Light of Day : The first man to come out at the dawn of gay liberation. Free, please book at
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christopher-stephens-author-talk-tickets-1988911217993 Thursday 25
3.30-4.30pm Northcote Library
Children’s Book Club
The children’s book club, Story Explorers, meets this afternoon. Suitable for children aged 6-11. Email harriet.cooper@gll.org to join and for more information.
5-7pm Northcote Library
Reading Group
The general fiction reading group meets this evening. Please ask at the library for more information about joining.
Saturday 27
10.30am Earlsfield Library
Daddies Rhyme Time
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
Sunday 28
2pm Tooting Library
Pokémon Club
Come & play this iconic board game. Cards provided or bring your own! See you there trainer.
Monday 29
4pm Tooting Library
Children’s Book Group "Hercules" by Steve Barlow
Join us as we literally follow the adventures of Hercules in this choose your own adventure book!
Tuesday 30
12-1pm Northcote Library
Art Club
Design rainbow bookmarks for Pride this Saturday in the Children’s Library.
2-4pm, Battersea Park Library
Power 2 Connect Digital Drop-ins
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.
Saturday 4 July
During Opening Hours: All Wandsworth Libraries
Summer Reading Challenge Starts