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
Regular Events
Silver Surfers
First and third Thursday of the month, 10am to noon
Contact Maria on 020 7926 1056/1058 or email BrixtonLendingLibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Introduction to the Internet
First and third Wednesday of the month, 10.00 to noon
Contact Maria on 020 7926 6050, or email CarnegieLibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Over 50s - Various events
Meets on the second Thursday of the month, 11.30am to 1pm.
Please contact Michael Towsey on 020 7926 0717 or email ClaphamLibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Clapham Computer tutorials
For a personal guide to using the internet and setting up your email contact Clapham Library to book an appointment on 020 7926 0717 or email ClaphamLibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Silver Surfers
Sessions will be held on 2nd and 4th Friday every month, 10am to noon.
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 to 4pm.
Please ring 020 7926 8683 or e-mail DurningLibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Over 50s Group - Various activities
Meets on the 1st Friday of each month 10.30 am.
Please ring 020 7926 0705 or email
SouthLambethLibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Silver Surfers
Every Tuesday
Please book in advance on 020 7926 6768, or email StreathamLibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Over 50s - Various events
Meets on the last Friday of each month 10.30am to 12.30pm
Over 50s Lunch Club and activities
Every Tuesday in Nettlefold Hall
11.30am to 12.30pm Tai Chi
12.30pm to 2.30pm Lunch Club
3.30pm to 4.30pm Line Dancing
Please ring 020 7926 8070, or email nettlefoldhall@lambeth.gov.uk
West Norwood over 60s Games club
Every Tuesday 2pm to 3pm for coffee and cards
Please ring 020 7926 8092, or email WestNorwoodLibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Silver Surfers
Every Tuesday 2pm to 3.30pm
Basic introduction to the internet and help with word processing and email.
Please ring 020 7926 8092, or email WestNorwoodLibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
U3A Scrabble, French Club and Art Class
Every Thursday 10.30am to 4pm
Please ring 020 7926 8092, or email WestNorwoodLibrary@lambeth.gov.uk