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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 debut crime author Remi Kone, in conversation with Oyinkan Braithwaite, author of global bestseller My Sister, the Serial Killer.

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

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.

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.

Streatham Library's 50+ Group meets on the last Friday of each month from 10:30am-12pm for board games, card games, quizzes, puzzles and colouring.  It's an opportunity for a friendly chat and to catch up with old friends and make new ones.

A social club for anyone over the age of 50. There are frequently guest speakers who talk on a wide variety of subjects from avoiding a fall to local history.

Join us for a joyful Black History Month event with health and wellbeing activities, art workshops, information stalls and live music!

Join the Lambeth LGBTQ+ book group to discuss The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr

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

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

Join us and special guests for the unveiling of an exciting new collection that honours the rich legacy of Black British and diasporic literature.

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

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.