Events

After the creation of the London Borough of Lambeth in 1965, Lambeth’s new Department of Architecture and Planning, led by Ted Hollamby, went on to design some unusually diverse and distinctive council housing across the borough.

Get into reading – gives you a place to relax, a chance to make new friends and a new way to share reading.

You don’t have to read anything. You can simply drop in and enjoy having a good story or poem read to you.

Good Things Foundation are giving away SIM cards via Lambeth Clapham library for adults (over 18) who need smartphone access or to be able to text for jobseeking etc

Gain employment, move into education or find voluntary opportunities

What can I expect?

For parents/carers and their children aged 5 to 11 years. Come and use library books and other resources for help with school homework.

Join our Chatterbooks Reading Group and meet author Dola Amodu who has written her first novel Destiny. She was inspired to become a writer when she became a grandma and wanted to write fun stories for her grandchildren.

What does it mean – and how does it feel – to grow up as a Black artist today?

Join our librarians for songs, stories, and rhyme sessions.

A sociable adult knitting and crochet group. Bring your own knitting/crocheting or use needles, hooks, wool and knitting patterns provided by the group. Help is on hand for any knitting/crocheting queries.

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Join us for Chat, Share n’ Play! 🤗 Parents, let's chat, share experiences, and watch our little ones play before the Wriggle and Rhyme fun begins! 🎉 It's a casual get-together before the main event - perfect for building connections and

The ultimate Storytime experience for Parents, Toddlers, and Babies! Join us for a lively and interactive experience filled with stories, rhymes and lots of fun bonding moments.

Join our librarians for songs, stories and rhyme for the under 5s

Join us on Saturday mornings for play, stories, songs and rhyme. Playtime is from 9.30am and the songs and stories begin at 10am

A chess club for all ages and abilities. Chess boards and pieces provided.  

Join Tony B for a fantastic afternoon of spoken word at Brixton’s open mic!
The mic will be open to all ages. Register by email:  tonybhappydrums@gmail.com  

Explore and learn both old and new crafts. Enjoy various weekly workshops, including drawing, painting, flower pressing, and more, with materials provided.