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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.

A round table discussion that responds to the Building ‘’Homes for Tomorrow’’ exhibition by bringing together some of the planners, architects and activists who were involved in the design and contesting of these council estates.

What did the wealthier Victorian with a liking for art spend his money on?

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore the National Theatre’s Archive, which holds a treasure trove of materials. On this tour you will get hands-on with the NT’s history and learn about what the Archive does and what it collects.

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

Discover stories about ordinary people who made extraordinary efforts to change the lives of others.

This two-hour walk examines the phenomenon of a notorious all-female criminal gang who created havoc in early 20th century London. Most of them were born or based in Lambeth.

Have you ever wondered how Victorians mourned in the face of strict societal expectations?

Join qualified Lambeth Tour Guide Christina on a 90 mins guided walk to discover some intriguing Kennington stories.