Activities and clubs in our libraries

For special events please visit our special events for adults page

Regular activities

• Poetry enjoyment group
• Free stop smoking support
• Police contact point
• Reading groups
• Read and Relax reading group
• Chess Club
• Poet’s Corner
• Coffee mornings
• Computer help sessions
• Crochet and knitting clubs
• ESOL conversation groups
• Table top sale
• National Careers Service

Poetry enjoyment group

The group meets once a month for people to bring a favourite poem or two to read. It is not a creative writing group for sharing our own poetry; all poems that we read must be by published poets. All are welcome to attend the group and enjoy the poetry, however the opportunity to read aloud is limited to ‘group members’ and the group is currently full; attendees are welcome to join the membership waiting list. The group is led by professional poetry performer Lance Pierson.

Free stop smoking support with Kick It Stop Smoking Service

1-2-1 sessions available with Victor Whelan, Specialist Stop Smoking Advisor from the Kick It: Stop Smoking Group

Police contact point

Visit the local police teams' contact point and speak to your local officers for help and advice.

Reading groups

There are several reading groups across the borough and we are expanding our provision. Admission is free. Please contact the individual library for further details. Groups are facilitated by library staff and meet monthly as follows:

Read and Relax reading group

"Sometimes beforehand I feel restless and anxious - like I can’t settle - but when I go to the reading group I start to relax and feel better." Listen to great stories and poems read aloud in our shared reading groups. Kick back, listen, read, chat and have a cuppa.

For more information contact Rosie Trustram: rosietrustram@thereader.org.uk, or telephone 07807 106 815

Chess Club 

With Hammersmith Chess Club (resumes 27 September)

For adults and children

Poet’s Corner

Join Poet 'The Wizard' and indulge yourself in the works of a poet's mind; free workshop for experienced and inexperienced poets.

Coffee mornings

Computer help sessions

Basic computer help sessions are available in the following libraries. Places are limited and you will need to book in advance.

Crochet and knitting clubs

ESOL conversation groups

Would you like to improve and practise your English? If English is not your mother tongue and you want to have fun and meet people from all over the world while practising your spoken English, then this is the place for you.

Table top sale

Come and pick up a bargain, refreshments are also available at this popular community event. Contact the library to confirm the date as it may vary.

National Careers Service

See also:

• What's on in Kensington and Chelsea
• What's on in Westminster