Looking for wonder? Step into a day of storytelling, creativity, and enchantment at Magic at the Manor from 2-6pm on Thursday 12th March.
How would it feel to be chosen by words? Come and explore books in unexpected ways, craft something meaningful with your hands, and share moments of reflection with others. Whether you come for inspiration, curiosity, or calm, there’s a little magic waiting for everyone.
Come alone or with friends and family. Wander, create, reflect, and leave with something to carry forward.
RSVP via Zeffy (https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/magic-at-the-manor-house)
This event is part of Calico Libraries' Designing with Love collaboration with University of the Arts London. (https://calicolibraries.com/designing-with-love/)
Please note, photography and filming may be taking place throughout.
Join Shereen in the Children's Library every THURSDAY afternoon for our New Baby Bounce sessions from 2pm till 3pm
Join us in March for a series of films based around women at work, in celebration fo Women's History Month!
SCREENINGSWatch a selection of films every Thursday 6:00 - 8:00pm and every last Friday of the month at 2:00pm, programmed to a new theme every month, voted for by newsletter subscribers.DISCUSSION GROUPThe discussion group takes place every last Thursday of the month 6:00-7:00pm. Come and discuss the movies in a relaxed and informal setting, with biscuits and fellow film fans!The screenings and discussion group are free to attend and open to all – no need to book, and please do bring along a friend if you’d like. Screenings are held in meeting rooms 1&2 on the ground floor of the library, and we always use subtitles when available.To see the full film schedule, as well as the chance to vote on next month's film program, you can sign up to our monthly newsletter here. (https://forms.office.com/e/j2VMf5ynjw) Full film schedules are also advertised within the library.
Dandelions is run by volunteers from Ichthus Forest Hill Church. Their aim is to create a safe and loving environment for parents and young children in our community to have lots of fun with songs, stories and toysFridays 10:15am-11:30am. Term Time only
Join us from 10:30am-12pm on the second Friday of the month in Room 1 (first floor) at Manor House Library for a relaxed drawing session for adults with Draw Club. No experience needed, just come along, draw, and enjoy the process.
This is a free session focusing on spending some quiet time slowing down, drawing, and enjoying the process alongside others. The session will begin with a few gentle warm-up drawing exercises to help you get started, followed by unguided time to draw at your own pace.
All materials are provided, including oil pastels, wax crayons, soft pastels, pencils, and charcoal. If you’d like to bring your own materials, please note that dry materials only can be used in the space.
Draw Club is a relaxed, self-guided drawing session for adults – no experience needed. Free tickets are available via Eventbrite. (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/draw-club-120624929975?_gl=1*1e57qdu*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTcxMjkyMTc3OS4xNzcxODYwNDkz*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3NzE4NjA0OTIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzE4NjA0OTIkajYwJGwwJGgw)
Are you a writer, or would you like to be one? Join us at Forest Hill Library from 5-7pm on the second Friday of each month for a free creative writing workshop for ages 14-18. In each sesion, we will look at a few short examples to guide us, and then dive into our own work.
Topic Schedule:
September: Writing the Self
October: Halloween
November: Imagined Worlds
December: Multisensory Writing
January: Inventive & Experimental Forms
February: Non-romantic & Non-traditional Love Poetry
March: Writing Place
April: Structured Poetic Forms
May: Writing in Performance
We welcome writing in any form and genre, and all experience levels are welcome. No prior reading or knowledge required. You are welcome to join us for all sessions, or just a few. Please book each session separately. You can reserve your free spot at www.tickettailor.com/events/calico/1822665 (https://www.tickettailor.com/events/calico/1822665)
This one-day Emergency First Aid at Work course meets HSE requirements and is ideal for anyone taking on the role of a workplace first aider.
Course Info:• Duration: Minimum 6 hours (1 day)• Age: 16+ (14–16 may attend but not act as sole first aider)• Physically practical, including CPR on the floor• Can be delivered as a Level 3 RQF Award
Certification:Choose a Standard First Aid certificate or a Level 3 RQF certificate (£5 extra). Both are HSE compliant and valid for 3 years. Some sporting bodies require the RQF option.
Course Content Includes:CPR & AED, recovery position, choking, heart attack, seizures, shock, bleeding, burns, soft tissu
Create a unique Mother’s Day card with Sydenham Library’s artist in residence, Anna Arianova!
Give mum something homemade, personal, and one-of-a-kind by making her a Victorian folded letter in this free workshop at Sydenham Library on Saturday 14th March at 10:30am.
Free, all materials provided. No need to book, but spaces may be limited so arrive early to avoid disappointment.
All ages are welcome. Young children must be supervised with scissors.
Welcome to one of our three monthly adult reading at Manor House Library which takes place on the 2nd Saturday of each month 11am-12pmEveryone is welcome and there is no need to sign up, just grab a copy of the book from the library and come along to discuss it. It is an informal discussion and a great opportunity to meet new people.
Young Gems is a structured weekly Saturday wellbeing group in Forest Hill, designed to support children and young people in building confidence, self-esteem, emotional resilience, and positive friendships within a calm and nurturing environment.
This programme is ideal for young people who may be experiencing anxiety, low confidence, social challenges, or difficulty expressing themselves.
What the programme focuses on:
Healthy self-esteem and confidence
Emotional wellbeing and coping strategies
Resilience and positive thinking
Building friendships and social skills
Communication and self-expression
Understanding peer pressure and healthy relationships
Online safety and digital awareness
Each session combines guided wellbeing learning and practical skills development with creative and expressive
