Family Fun & Cultural Discovery! 🎨🖌️
Join us for an engaging and creative family activity that explores the beauty of Chinese culture and language—perfect for ages 2.5 to 99! Led by the wonderful Ms. Carry Hornby in collaboration with Chinese Class, this event brings language and culture to life through storytelling, creativity, and hands-on experience.
✨ What to Expect:
📖 The Story of Chinese Words – Discover the fascinating origins of Chinese characters.
🖌️ Chinese Calligraphy – A mindful and relaxing practice of traditional brush art.
🌍 Cultural Connection – Embrace diversity and creativity through language.
📅 Book Your Spot Today!
Let’s explore, create, and celebrate the art of Chinese language together! ❤️
Click the link below to book your tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chinese-calligraphy-art-school-forest-hill-library-a-mindful-retreat-tickets-539420229427
📚✨ Spark a Love for Reading with Storytime & Creativity! 🎨🖍️
Our goal is to ignite a passion for books and early literacy while supporting children’s language development in a fun, engaging environment.
Join Ms. Carry each month as she brings a beautifully illustrated storybook to life! 📖🌟 Little ones will explore the pages, immerse themselves in the story, and develop listening and comprehension skills.
But the fun doesn’t stop there! 🎉 After the story, children can unleash their creativity with a hands-on arts and crafts session 🎨✂️, using crayons, colourful paper, glue sticks, and pens to bring their own imaginative ideas to life.
A perfect blend of storytelling, learning, and creative play—come along and let the magic of books inspire young minds! 🌈✨
Every Saturday at Sydenham Library, the Knit & Natter circle comes together to knit (or crochet, sew, stitch, embroider…) and also, and much more importantly, to natter.
Led by Wendy, this is a friendly group of like-minded crafty souls, and a fixture in the library’s week. Bring your own projects along and get some advance, admire other people’s handiwork, and swap tips and stories.
Knit & Natter is free and there is no need to book. However spaces at the library are extremely limited at the moment, so it may be worth calling ahead on 020 8778 1753.
Knit & Natter run a second weekly session at Ignition Brewery from 2-4pm on a Thursday, which currently has more spaces available.
Knit & Natter runs every Saturday except when the library is closed – please do check around holiday times, etc.
From the author of Mr Magenta, The Purple Shadow, and others comes The Colour of Memory – Christopher Bowden’s eighth novel. Join Christopher from 2:00-3:00pm on Saturday 25th October at Manor House Library for a reading of his newest novel, followed by a Q&A and book signing.
Local author Christopher Bowden has published eight novels, each with a colour theme, praised variously by Andrew Marr, Julian Fellowes, Sir Derek Jacobi, and Shena Mackay. His latest book is The Colour of Memory, an art-world literary mystery set partly in south London and described by Philip Hook as “A compelling novel about art, creativity, and the human heart.”In 2022, Christopher was selected as one of BBC Radio London’s 100 Londoners to mark the BBC’s centenary.
Tickets are free. Reserve yours at www.tickettailor.com/events/calico/1859341 (https://www.tickettailor.com/events/calico/1859341)
🎤 Calling all wordsmiths, poets, and dreamers! 📜
Step into the spotlight and let your voice be heard at our Poetry Open Mic Night! 🌟
Join us for an session of lyrical magic, where every verse becomes a symphony of emotions. Whether you're a seasoned poet or a newcomer to the stage, this is your chance to share your innermost thoughts, dreams, and musings with a supportive and welcoming community.
Bring your poems, sonnets, haikus, or spoken word pieces – no theme is off-limits! Express yourself freely and let your creativity soar in an atmosphere buzzing with inspiration.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, inspire, and be inspired. Mark your calendars and join us for a night of unforgettable poetry and camaraderie at our Poetry Open Mic. See you there!
Takes place on the last Sunday of every month.
Get in touch with carminamasoliver@gmail.com to reserve your spot or for any questions
Join us in the children’s area at Forest Hill Library on Monday 27th October at 10:30am to hear local author Rob ‘daliftkid’ Lawrence read his picture book, The Blackheart Man!
Full of beautiful and vibrant illustrations, The Blackheart Man introduces children to the rich world of Rastafari culture. This event is free and suitable for all ages. No need to book – just turn up!
Are you learning English as a second language? Join Sydenham Library’s friendly conversation group to meet new people, improve your vocabulary and build up your confidence.
The group is free to attend but spaces are limited. Please email sydenham@calicolibraries.com or call 020 8778 1753 if you would like to attend. Please also note that sessions will run only during the school term.
Sydenham Library is delighted to invite you to the first Reading in Colour story time session on Tuesday 28th October, 11:00-12:00, hosted by local literature influencer Aiesha, a.k.a. @Tishreadslit.
Reading in Colour will focus on inspiring children’s stories written by Black authors. For this first event we’ll be reading Strong Like Me by Kelechi Okafor.
This event is free and suitable for children of all ages. There is no need to book – just drop by!
All at sea in the digital world? Tangled up in the world wide web? Broken down on the hard shoulder of the information superhighway?
Catbytes Digital Community are here to help! Every Saturday from 10 to 12, we’ll have a table set aside for a drop-in clinic with a friendly expert. Whether you’re trying to complete an online form or use your personal devices, struggling with a website or confused about app permissions, come on by and we’ll take a look.
No need to book a space, no charge – just turn up with your problem and any devices you might need help with. You can access the internet through the library computers if necessary.
Our book writing club encourages primary school age children to write and develop their storytelling, spelling and handwriting skills. We also design book covers and cards, and read out loud together to develop speech and confidence.
The book writing club is free to attend. Meetings are weekly during term-time only.
Please note: The book writing club is currently at capacity and is not accepting new members. However, if you are interested then you can leave a name and contact number with the library – we will contact you if places become available.
