Events

Brixton is the sole survivor but there were others, not just for milling flour, but sawing to supply timber yards and the manufacture of medicines.

Join our librarians in the children’s library for our interactive wriggle and rhyme each Tuesday and Thursday morning.

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.

The flurry of church building in the 1820’s funded by state commission and private donation left us with an unusual legacy of Greek style classical buildings around Lambeth.

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

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 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.

Vauxhall and Kennington have long thrived with artistic energy—from grand paintings and sculptures at the Pleasure Gardens to the pioneering Lambeth School of Art under John Sparkes. Today, creativity still flourishes here. 

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.

Do you know where you come from? East Surrey Family History Society can help you start your journey to find more about your black heritage or unknown family members or any Lambeth ancestors.

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