Events

Behind the scenes tour of the Lambeth Palace Library building, including visits to the Collections
Care Studio and the 8th floor terrace for amazing views. The tour will explain the history of the

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

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.

The debt advice kiosk offers free expert advice via video for individuals with financial difficulties or money worries.

Each kiosk is designed as a soundproof booth, ensuring conversations remain private and confidential.

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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.

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

Starting at Brixton Windmill, a working Windmill. Walk part of the Roman Road, follow some of the course of the Effra River. We will talk of monarchs, authors, influencers and places of worship. There is even an unsolved murder.

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.

Creative writing practice for budding writers with the opportunity to share and discuss in a friendly and supportive environment. 

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

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

The debt advice kiosk offers free expert advice via video for individuals with financial difficulties or money worries.

Each kiosk is designed as a soundproof booth, ensuring conversations remain private and confidential.

You might be surprised at how many brands that emerged in the Victorian era can still be found

Meet some of the most inspirational women of Clapham, from a convicted criminal to a Victorian hymn writer.

Booking essential.

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There is a history of Pride and Protests in Lambeth. Hear all about the four national Pride Festivals that took place in Kennington Park from guides who were there.

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

In 1848 the Chartists held their mass rally on Kennington Common, six years later the Common was enclosed and opened as a park. Hear stories of revolution, royalty and “model houses”, fountains, 

Booking not required

We commence at North Dulwich Station, and walk along Half Moon Lane, passing the Grafton Ballroom, a cryptic wall plaque, a mysterious folly, a house that has had three distinguished residents but has only two blue plaques, a grand viaduct, and a

The debt advice kiosk offers free expert advice via video for individuals with financial difficulties or money worries.

Each kiosk is designed as a soundproof booth, ensuring conversations remain private and confidential.