Events

A club designed to support children learning to read, struggling readers, and those learning English. The sessions are led by a retired school teacher and provide personalised guidance to help children build confidence in reading.

Adult book group reading mostly adult fiction, both contemporary and classic, prize-winning authors, fiction in translation and occasionally non-fiction books. All books are selected from the Library’s Reading Group Collection.

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.

Do you enjoy football and want a chance to borrow a good quality football? Lambeth Libraries are excited to have teamed up with the Alive and Kicking Organisation and become an official @weareakuk Football Library!

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.

Every Wednesday a cost-of-living link worker will be onsite, providing support to residents experiencing financial hardship or having issues related to their living costs.

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!

Wednesday afternoons bring the joy of SEN Wriggle and Rhyme Storytime—a delightful experience for Parents, Toddlers, and Babies.

Are you between the ages of 7 and 11 and love to read? Then join our book club to talk about books, write reviews, make new friends, and have a blast with fun activities! Light refreshments provided.

Catch up on all your learning with qualified trainer at the library. All welcome.

16yrs plus!

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 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.

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.

This session inspires people to read more and encourages them to share their enjoyment of reading and celebrate the benefits of reading.