What's on in Wandsworth Libraries
25 November 2025
What's on in Wandsworth Libraries
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Christmas and New Year opening times
Wednesday 24: Libraries close at 1pm
Thursday 25: All libraries closed
Friday 26: All libraries closed
Thursday 25: All libraries closed
Friday 26: All libraries closed
Wednesday 31: Libraries close at 1pm
Thursday 1 January: All libraries closed
Thursday 1 January: All libraries closed
November
Tuesday 25
2pm-4pm Battersea Park 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
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
Monday 24
4pm Tooting Library
Book Group with special author visit by Claire Linney
Join us for an interactive story telling session with local author Claire Linney.
Follow the adventures of Zula & Milo aka The Time Tub Travellers as they travel back in history.
There will be an opportunity to purchase a copy of Claire's book & get it signed on the day.
Book Group with special author visit by Claire Linney
Join us for an interactive story telling session with local author Claire Linney.
Follow the adventures of Zula & Milo aka The Time Tub Travellers as they travel back in history.
There will be an opportunity to purchase a copy of Claire's book & get it signed on the day.
Tuesday 25
5:45-6:45pm
Zillennial Book Club
We’ll be diving into Weyward by Emilia Hart, which was previously postponed. New members welcomed. (Aged 18 to 40)
Wednesday 26
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.
1-2pm Southfields Library
Digital Inclusion Programme
Free, drop-in help, offered by AgeUK Wandsworth for older computer users struggling with their smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
1-2pm Southfields Library
Spanish Conversation Group
Newly launched this month, join our friendly volunteer led sessions to learn and improve your language skills. Beginners welcome. Term time only.
2-4pm Southfields Library
2-4pm Southfields 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.
3:30-4:30pm Southfields Library
3:30-4:30pm Southfields Library
Tree Craft Event
To celebrate National Tree Week, join us for a special themed arts and crafts session. (Ages 3+)
5:45-6:45pm
Health & Harmony Hour with Dr Momotaj Islam
Join us for an hour to discuss how Health meets Harmony.
6pm Balham Library
Furzedown LitFest presents: meet Alan Hollinghurst
Alan Hollinghurst the author of Booker Prize-winning The Line of Beauty discusses his new novel,l, Our Evening will talk with Dr Demaired Heaister.
Alan Hollinghurst is an English novelist, celebrated for his explorations of gay life and desire. He won the 2004 Booker Prize for The Line of Beauty. His debut novel, The Swimming-Pool Library (1988), was groundbreaking in its frank portrayal of gay relationships. Hollinghurst is regarded as one of Britain’s most important contemporary novelists.
Dr. Diarmuid Hester is a writer, cultural historian, and activist known for exploring queer lives and spaces. He teaches at the University of Cambridge and is the author of Nothing Ever Just Disappears. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
Book free tickets at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alan-hollinghurst-tickets-1577122238069
Furzedown LitFest presents: meet Alan Hollinghurst
Alan Hollinghurst the author of Booker Prize-winning The Line of Beauty discusses his new novel,l, Our Evening will talk with Dr Demaired Heaister.
Alan Hollinghurst is an English novelist, celebrated for his explorations of gay life and desire. He won the 2004 Booker Prize for The Line of Beauty. His debut novel, The Swimming-Pool Library (1988), was groundbreaking in its frank portrayal of gay relationships. Hollinghurst is regarded as one of Britain’s most important contemporary novelists.
Dr. Diarmuid Hester is a writer, cultural historian, and activist known for exploring queer lives and spaces. He teaches at the University of Cambridge and is the author of Nothing Ever Just Disappears. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
Book free tickets at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alan-hollinghurst-tickets-1577122238069
Thursday 27
5-7pm Northcote Library
General Fiction Reading Group
The general fiction reading group meets this evening. Please ask at the library for more information.
5.30-7.30pm Putney Library
Friends of Putney Library AGM & Talk
AGM followed by a talk: Putney's Radical Heritage Trail
General Fiction Reading Group
The general fiction reading group meets this evening. Please ask at the library for more information.
5.30-7.30pm Putney Library
Friends of Putney Library AGM & Talk
AGM followed by a talk: Putney's Radical Heritage Trail
6.30pm Phil Evison Memorial Talk by Sue Rolfe
The Putney Debates exhibition by Sue Rolfe in 2007 provides the focus for a planned new heritage trail combining stories from Sue's literary figures and places with the late Phil Evison's historical gems.
Book a free place at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/friends-of-putney-library-agm-talk-tickets-1968562409158
Book a free place at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/friends-of-putney-library-agm-talk-tickets-1968562409158
Friday 28
11-12pm Southfields Library
Southfields Safer Neighbourhood Team
Meet with Metropolitan officers to discuss local issues and crime prevention.
3:45-4:45pm Southfields Library
3:45-4:45pm Southfields Library
Young Poets Workshop
To commemorate Young Poet’s Week, please join us for a one-off children’s poetry workshop. No booking required. (Age 6-10)
Saturday 29
12-1pm Northcote Library
Saturday Craft
Make your own Christmas decoration using recycled materials and get into the festive spirit at today’s craft club.
Saturday Craft
Make your own Christmas decoration using recycled materials and get into the festive spirit at today’s craft club.
December
Monday 1
10-10.45am Northcote Libreary
Stay and Play
Stay and play in the Children’s Library after baby rhyme time.
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.
3:20 - 4:20 pm Battersea Park Library
Free Drop-in Session: Young Entrepreneurs initiative
Stay and Play
Stay and play in the Children’s Library after baby rhyme time.
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.
3:20 - 4:20 pm Battersea Park Library
Free Drop-in Session: Young Entrepreneurs initiative
These sessions for young people are run by Victoria and aimed at youths who have business ideas or want to benefit their community. Victoria will also be sharing general information about council services available to families.
5-6pm Northcote Library
Board Games
Pop into the Children’s Library for an after school board games club. Term time only.
5-6pm Northcote Library
Board Games
Pop into the Children’s Library for an after school board games club. Term time only.
Tuesday 2
2pm-4pm Battersea Park 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
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
Wednesday 3
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.
Digital Inclusion Programme
Free, drop-in help, offered by AgeUK Wandsworth for older computer users struggling with their smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
Thursday 4
10am-12pm Northcote Library
Coffee Morning
Warm up with a free cuppa and explore the library during the weekly coffee morning.
4.30pm Tooting Library
Coffee Morning
Warm up with a free cuppa and explore the library during the weekly coffee morning.
4.30pm Tooting Library
Teen reading group.
Come & meet up with like minded book lovers to share books you enjoyed and discover new authors.
6.30pm Balham Library
6.30pm Balham Library
Meet the Author: Abir Mukherjee
Join Balham Library in welcoming best-selling author Abir Mukherjee to talk about his writing journey and celebrate the release of his latest book in the Wyndham & Banerjee series The Burning Grounds, as well as his latest standalone Hunted.
Join Balham Library in welcoming best-selling author Abir Mukherjee to talk about his writing journey and celebrate the release of his latest book in the Wyndham & Banerjee series The Burning Grounds, as well as his latest standalone Hunted.
Free, to book please visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/abir-mukherjee-author-talk-tickets-1965895832355
6.30pm Putney Library
History Talk
New History of the RAF. Marcus Gibson, ex-FT columnist, has written The Greatest Force, new perspectives on Bomber Command. Book a free ticket at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/history-talk-putney-library-the-greatest-force-tickets-1964451558493
Saturday 6
2-4pm Putney Library
Saturday Crafternoons
Calendars. A family Craft Sessions in the library atrium.
Monday 8
3:20 - 4:20 pm Battersea Park Library
Free Drop-in Session for youth run by Victoria (Young Entrepreneurs initiative)
Free Drop-in Session for youth run by Victoria (Young Entrepreneurs initiative)
The sessions are aimed at young people who have business ideas or want to benefit their community, and Victoria will also be sharing general information about council services available to families.
4pm Tooting Library
4pm Tooting Library
Eamonn the bat
Come & meet the author Molly Arbuthnott as she flies in with Eamonn the bat to tell us all about his adventures in this interactive story telling session. There is the opportunity to purchase a copy & have it signed by the author!
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.
2pm-4pm Battersea Park 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
Digital Inclusion Programme
Free, drop-in help, offered by AgeUK Wandsworth for older computer users struggling with their smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
2pm-4pm Battersea Park 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
Thursday 11
4pm Tooting Library
Christmas crafts.
Get in the festive mood with this Christmas craft session!
Saturday 13
12-1pm Northcote Library
Craft Club
Create your own pipe cleaner snowflake during this wintery Saturday craft
Craft Club
Create your own pipe cleaner snowflake during this wintery Saturday craft
Sunday 14
2pm Tooting Library
Pokémon Club
Come & learn how to play the game. Cards will be provided but you can bring your own to play with or exchange.
Monday 15
3:20 - 4:20 pm Battersea Park Library
Young Entrepreneurs Initiative
A free drop-in session for youth run by Victoria. The sessions are aimed at young people who have business ideas or want to benefit their community, and Victoria will also be sharing general information about council services available to families.
4-5pm Northcote Library
Putney Arts Theatre: (Un) Buried Alive audio project
Tell Putney Arts Theatre about your experiences living and/or working in Wandsworth as part of the (Un) Buried Alive participatory audio project. Where in the borough do you feel the happies and most like yourself? Suitable for ages 11+.
Young Entrepreneurs Initiative
A free drop-in session for youth run by Victoria. The sessions are aimed at young people who have business ideas or want to benefit their community, and Victoria will also be sharing general information about council services available to families.
4-5pm Northcote Library
Putney Arts Theatre: (Un) Buried Alive audio project
Tell Putney Arts Theatre about your experiences living and/or working in Wandsworth as part of the (Un) Buried Alive participatory audio project. Where in the borough do you feel the happies and most like yourself? Suitable for ages 11+.
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.
Digital Inclusion Programme
Free, drop-in help, offered by AgeUK Wandsworth for older computer users struggling with their smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
2pm-4pm Battersea Park 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
5-7pm Putney Library
Christmas Singalong
Join us for a singalong around our piano, in association with Positively Putney. Drop in anytime for some music and festive treats. Please enter through the wooden doors as the main library will be closed.
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
5-7pm Putney Library
Christmas Singalong
Join us for a singalong around our piano, in association with Positively Putney. Drop in anytime for some music and festive treats. Please enter through the wooden doors as the main library will be closed.
Wednesday 17
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.
Digital Inclusion Programme
Free, drop-in help, offered by AgeUK Wandsworth for older computer users struggling with their smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
Thursday 18
9.30-10am Northcote Library
Christmas Story Time
Join us for a festive themed story time with free Christmas stickers!
Christmas Story Time
Join us for a festive themed story time with free Christmas stickers!
Friday 19
During opening hours Battersea Park Library
Winter Day
Join us on Tuesday, 22 December, for a magical Winter Day at Battersea Park Library!
Fun activities, surprises and festive cheer await families of all ages - drop in anytime and celebrate with us!
Fun activities, surprises and festive cheer await families of all ages - drop in anytime and celebrate with us!
Saturday 20
2pm Tooting Library
Christmas craft club.
Come & make some cool Christmas crafts in this themed art club session. Art club runs every Saturday from 2pm
Monday 22
10am Tooting Library
Christmas Baby Rhyme Time
Festive baby rhyme time.
Christmas Baby Rhyme Time
Festive baby rhyme time.
Even the youngest member of the family can get into the Christmas spirit in this themed session for all the family.
Tuesday 23
10am Tooting Library
Christmas Baby Rhyme Time
Festive baby rhyme time.
Christmas Baby Rhyme Time
Festive baby rhyme time.
Even the youngest member of the family can get into the Christmas spirit in this themed session for all the family.
Saturday 27
12-1pm Northcote Library
Craft Club
Celebrate Twixtmas during Saturday craft club.
Craft Club
Celebrate Twixtmas during Saturday craft club.
