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
Celebrate LGBT+ History Month with a Queer Zine Workshop & Social in collaboration with Sassify Zine! Whether you’re an experienced zinester or want to learn about zines for the first time, all are welcome at this free, 16+ event.
Join Jason to hear about the history of zines, learn how to fold a simple zine, and create your own about any topic! You’ll also have the opportunity to explore the Lewisham Community Zine Library for examples and inspiration. While you work on your zine, you'll be able to socialise with other participants over light refreshments.
Free, all materials provided, 16+. Book your free spot at buytickets.at/calico/2006837 (https://buytickets.at/calico/2006837)
Jason is a queer creative who runs Sassify Zine. Sassify Zine aims to create safe spaces and community engagement, using zines as a tool for connection, reflection, and healing.
What is a zine? Zines are small, self-published works with a decades-long history of publishing outside the mainstream, focusing on anything from art, pop culture, writing, politics, and more! They’re a great way to document and celebrate cultur
Discover the secrets to crafting powerful short fiction with award-winning author Ola Awonubi in a free workshop perfect for new writers and anyone ready to see their stories in print.
This beginner-friendly workshop, held on Saturday 21st February from 1:00-2:30pm at Sydenham Library, will cover plot, characterisation, setting, and how to polish your work for competitions and anthologies. You’ll also learn where to find writing groups, how to use feedback effectively, and resources for publishers who welcome short stories.
Ola is the author of the Amazon bestsellers The Marriage Monitoring Aunties Association, The Nurses Tale, and the short story collection Naija Love Stories.
Free, 18+. Reserve your place and start your journey toward becoming a published short story writer. (https://buytickets.at/calico/1975759)
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.
Hartbeeps put your child at the heart of our magical, musical adventures. We offer original and super fun, developmental baby classes, toddler classes and pre-school classes, as well as educational sessions, stay & play with baby discos, and fabulous children’s parties. We offer three different classes for different stages of development.
£10 per session if you are booking for the term, £13.50 per session if booking Pay As You Go.
Monday Mornings
9:30 Happy House: Confident walkers – (18 months – 5 years)10:30 Baby Beeps: Confident sitters – confident walkers 6 – 18 months)11:30 Baby Beeps: Confident sitters – confident walkers (6 – 18 months)12:40 Baby Bell: Newborn – confident sitting (0 – 7 Months)13:40 Baby Bell: Newborn – confident sitting (0 – 7 Months)
For more information on each class and to book your session, click the link below!https://hartbeepssouthlondon.classforkids.io/term/4 (https://hartbeepssouthlondon.classforkids.io/term/4)
Every Monday at 10:00 till 12:00. Here you can get help with Whatsapping and emailing from our friendly buddies. We have free wifi, and a few spare tablets you can borrow, although learners tend to bring their own devices.LocationSydenham Library210 Sydenham RoadSE26 5SEContactEmail:Phone Number: 020 8778 1753
Calling all secondary school art students!
Sydenham Library is delighted to offer a programme of free classes with our artist in residence, Anna Arianova. You’ll be covering a broad range of techniques, materials and subjects: pencils, pastels, oil paints; portrait and still life.
Anna has been living, working, exhibiting and teaching in south-east London for the past 20 years. Through her career she has explored a wide range of styles and techniques, but her main focus remains on representing reality through visual art in ways that evoke emotion. She believes that art can help us understand ourselves more deeply and connect meaningfully with the world around us. A strong believer in the power of libraries as spaces for connection and creativity, Anna is excited to share her passion for art through these regular sessions.
Classes will be held on Monday evenings at Sydenham Library, 5-6pm, in term time only. Classes are free and all materials will be provided, but advance booking is required: see Ticket Tailor (https://www.tickettailor.com/events/calico/1826930) to reserve your place. If you have any questions, please email sydenham@calicoli
Pilates General levelMeritxell teaches a fluid and well balanced Pilates based class to promote strength, stability, flexibility, balance and body awareness. Beginners are welcome.Tuesdays 9.30 – 10.30 am£11 per class or £40 for a group of 4 consecutive classes.Call 07963113932 or email meritxellpan@gmail.com to book or enquire- Spaces are limited
Join Anita for songs and stories at our Rhyme Time Session for ages 5 & Under!
Do you have questions or need advice about slings, baby carriers, or other baby gear? Drop in to Forest Hill Library after Rhyme Time for free advice from qualified babywearing consultant and mum of three, Martha San (The Baby Brain) (https://www.thebabybrain.org/).
Martha will be in the children’s library from 10:30-noon on monthly Tuesdays to answer questions and provide advice on topics such as sling safety, fit checks, buggy and car seat advice, and all things baby gear.
Martha is DBS-checked, fully insured, and is a trained babywearing consultant.
Free, no booking required – just drop-in. Due to demand, length of advice sessions may be limited.
