Events

Join this guided walk through Kennington - one of London’s most historic and overlooked     neighbourhoods. You’ll explore its rich and surprising past, from the medieval palace of the Black Prince to the birth of the Oval.

Join the Brixton Society at our urban sketching session and hear about the history of local landmarks while we draw. No experience required.

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

Join this 90-minute walk led by Vivienne Lewis to explore 50 years of public art in Brixton.

Simon Morrow, coordinator of the Brixton Music Memories project, conducts a guided walk through Brixton’s rich post WWII musical heritage.

Led by Tom Jansz for the Clapham Society, this popular walk traces the history of Clapham Common from medieval grazing ground to the modern day, referencing historical archives, books on local history, anecdotes and photographs, at various stoppin

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.

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 our basic computer skills class to set up an email, learn how to print documents, browse the internet and more basic computer skills.

Calling all gamers! Dive into the exciting world of esports at our Esport Youth Club.  Enjoy thrilling gaming sessions, meet fellow enthusiasts, and challenge your friends in a friendly, competitive environment.

The session starts with 30 minutes of play and socialisation from 10 am.

At 10:30 am library staff will lead with songs and rhymes, especially for babies and toddlers.

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.

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

Photographer Basil McDonald has retraced the route and reshot the photos taken by local historian Brian Bloice in 1967. The comparative images in this exhibition show how streets have changed but also that many things stay the same.

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 our librarians for songs, stories, and rhyme sessions

Join our librarians for sessions of songs, stories, and rhymes.

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

Come to Waterloo for this 90-minute walk and be introduced to a cast of characters who have lived, walked or worked in the area. Good, bad or ugly?  Listen to their stories and decide for yourself!

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.