Older persons' library service
If you are over 50 (and beyond), just have a look at what our libraries have to offer. There are many events and activities available all over the borough.
Recent monthly meetings have included:
- Aromatherapy
- Homeopathy
- Age Concern presentations on health, safety in the home, as well as gardening and handyman advice
- Film projects
- Visits to Kew Gardens, the Florence Nightingale Museum and the Museum of Garden History
- Reminiscence sessions
- Free computer workshops at many libraries
- Local beat police officers advice sessions
Celebrating Age Festival
Every October Lambeth Libraries run a number of events as part of the Celebrating Age Festival. There are talks, film screenings, taster sessions, dance and lots more. Get a copy of the 2008 Celebrating Age brochure or drop into your local Lambeth library for full details.
Regular Events
Introduction to Computers
Last Thursday of the month, 10.30- noon
Contact John Gandhi on 020 7926 1056/1058 or e-mail BrixtonLendingLibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Introduction to the Internet
Third Wednesday of the month, 10.00-noon
Contact Caroline or John on 020 7926 6050, or e-mail CarnegieLibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Over 50s - Various events
Meets on the second Friday of the month, 11.30am-1pm.
Please contact Michael Towsey on 020 7926 0717 or e-mail ClaphamLibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Clapham Computer workshop
Meets on the second Wednesday of the month 10am-1pm.
Please contact Michael Towsey on 020 7926 0717 or e-mail ClaphamLibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Coming soon to Durning Library - Silver Surfer Club
Want to use a computer?
Don't know how?
Well, now you can.
Starting 9 May 2008 at Durning Library, 10am – 12pm
Sessions will be held twice a month.
Please note: due to high demand only 1 session per month may be booked.
For further information and to book your session please contact Audrey on 020 7926 8682 or email ahudson2@lambeth.gov.uk
Over 50s - Various events
Third Wednesday every month 3pm-4pm.
Please ring 0207 926 8683 or e-mail DurningLibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Durning Library Police advice and information drop-in
Sessions are held on the last Wednesday of each month 5.30pm-6.30pm. Please ring 0207 926 8683 or e-mail DurningLibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Silver Surfers
Last two Tuesdays of the month.
Please book in advance on 020 7926 6768, or e-mail StreathamLibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Over 50s - Various events
Meets on the last Friday of each month 10.30am-12.30pm
Over 50s Lunch Club
Every Tuesday, 11am-1pm,
Please ring 020 7926 8092, or e-mail WestNorwoodLibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Silver Surfers
Meets every Tuesday 2pm-3pm
Using technology, digital photography, web design and much more. Please ring 020 7926 8092, or e-mail WestNorwoodLibrary@lambeth.gov.uk