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Older children and teenagers have access to a host of encyclopaedias, dictionaries and newspapers which are great for homework. These can be accessed from home.
We regularly visit Children's educational organisations in Lewisham. We also do special one off events which are advertised in branch, on our Social Media pages as well as on our What's On Pages
We have a range of staff led activities in our branches you can also visit our Youtube channel for our Lewisham Storytime series.
Baby Bounce - Suitable for under 2s. We read and sing songs such as Wind the Bobbin Up, The Wheels on the Bus and more.
Toddler Tales - Suitable for under 5s. We read fun stories and rhymes to your little ones.
StoryTime Series -Visit Lewisham Libraries on YouTube to see our online Storytime sessions
Craft Clubs - Suitable for 4-11s. We show children how to make lots of different things including masks, hair accessories, stamping, cards and much more.
Coding Club Suitable for 7-13s. We show children how to code using Scratch or how to build and design their own website and animations.
Films - We show a selection of films from classics to the latest releases, suitable for all under 14s. Children must be accompanied by adult.
Craft Clubs - Suitable for 4-11s. We show children how to make lots of different things including masks, hair accessories, stamping, cards and much more.
Coding Club Suitable for 7-13s. We show children how to code using Scratch or how to build and design their own website and animations.
Films - We show a selection of films from classics to the latest releases, suitable for all under 14s. Children must be accompanied by adult.
Each branch has different activities for children. Please see below for an overview of what each branch does. Please note, these are subject to change, do check with the branch before attending.
Blackheath Village Community Library | |||
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| The activities for children at our Blackheath Branch are | |||
| Mondays | Rhyme Time with Nisha | 2.00-2.45pm | Under 5s |
| Fridays | Rhymes with Swarna | 9.45 – 10.45 | Under 5s |
Crofton Park Community Library | |||
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| The activities for children at our Crofton Park Branch are | |||
| Thursdays | Children's Activity | 10:00-10:45 | Under 5s |
| Fridays | Baby Bounce | 11:00-11:30 | Under 2s |
| Saturdays | Code Club | 11.00-12.00 | Ages 9-13 |
The Library @Deptford Lounge | |||
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| The activities for children at the Library Branch at Deptford Lounge are | |||
| Wednesday | Baby Bounce | 11.15-11.45 | Under 5s |
| Wednesday | Baby Bounce | 2.15-2.45 | Under 5s |
| Saturdays | Rhymes and Stories | 10.30-11.00 | Under 5s |
| Saturdays | Craft Club | 11.00-12.00 | Ages 5-12s |
| Saturdays | Family Films | 2.30-4.30 | Supervised Children |
Downham Library | |||
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| The activities for children at our Downham Branch are | |||
| Mondays | Chess Club | 4:30pm – 6:00pm | Ages 9-13 |
| Wednesday | Story Time | 10.00-10.30 | Under 5s |
| Wednesday | Colouring Session | 10.30- 11.00 | Under 5s |
| Wednesday | Code Club | 16:30pm – 17:00pm | Ages 9-13 |
| Thursdays | Baby Bounce | 2.00- 2.30 | Under 5s |
| Thursdays | Chess Club Club | 16:30pm – 17:00pm | Ages 9-13 |
| Fridays | Origami Club | 16:00pm – 17:00pm | Ages 5-13 |
| Saturdays | Craft Session | 10.30-12.00 | Ages 5-12s |
| Saturdays | Family Films | 12.30-2.30 | Supervised Children |
Forest Hill Community Library | |||
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| The activities for children at our Forest Hill Branch are | |||
| Tuesdays | Rhyme Time singing & Guitar | 10.00-10.30 | Ages 2-4s |
| Thursdays | Baby Bounce | 2.00-2.30 | Ages 2-4s |
Grove Park Community Library | |||
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| The activities for children at our Grove Park Branch are | |||
| Thursdays | Arts and Crafts | 12:30-2:30 | Ages 5-11s |
Lewisham Library | |||
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| The activities for children at our Lewisham Branch are | |||
| Tuesdays |
Baby Bounce
| 11.15- 11.45 | Under 2s |
| Tuesdays | Code Club HTML/CSS | 5.30- 6.30 | Ages 9-13s |
| Wednesday |
Code Club
| 5.30-6.30 | Ages 9-13s |
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Chatterbooks
| 4.00-5.00 | Ages 8-11s |
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Toddler Tales
| 11.15-11.45 | Under 5s |
| Saturday |
Craft Club
| 2.00-3.00 | Ages 5-7s |
Manor House Community Library | |||
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| The activities for children at our Manor House Branch are | |||
| Mondays | Storytime | 11.00 -11.30 | Under 5s |
| Wednesday | Rhymetime | 11.00 -11.30 | Under 5s |
New Cross Community Library | |||
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| The activities for children at our New Cross Branch are | |||
| Tuesdays | Baby Bounce | 11.00-12.00 | Under 5s |
| Wednesdays | Code Club | 3.45-4.45 | Ages 9-11s |
| Wednesdays | Children’s film club | 4.00-6.00 | Supervised Children |
| Saturdays | Baby Bounce | 11.00-12.00 | Under 5s |
| Saturdays | Code Club | 11.00-12.00 | Under 5s |
Sydenham Community Library | |||
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| The activities for children at our Sydenham Branch are | |||
| Tuesdays | Baby Rhyme & Song | 10.30-11.00 | Under 5s |
| Tuesdays | Children’s creative bookclub | 3.30- 5.00 | Ages 5–11s |
| Thursdays | Children’s Crafts | 4pm – 5pm | Ages under 5s |
| Saturdays | Code Club | 12.00-1.00 | Ages 9-13s |
Corbett Community Library | |||
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| The activities for children at our Torridon Road Branch are | |||
| Mondays | Trois Petits Chat | 9.20-9.50 | Under 5s |
| Mondays | Music with Hessie and Diane | 10.00-10.45 | Ages 3-5 |
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| Thursdays | Homework Club | 13.30-14.30 | Ages 8+ |
| Fridays | Baby Bounce | 10.00-10.30 | Under 5s |
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| Saturdays(alternate) | Code Club | 14.00-16.00 | Ages 9-13s |
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Computer Access and Printing for Children
Book Reservations and Fines
Under 14s do not pay for reservations and we also do not charge for late fees.
Visits and Partnerships with Lewisham Local Education
Lewisham Library Staff regularly visit local educational organisations such as Nurseries, Primary schools, Secondary schools and Health Centres. They deliver books and read stories to classes and groups which introduces them to a wide range of characters and stories.
Nursery Visits
On our regular visits to local nurseries, library staff deliver a handpicked selection of about 30 books. They also read to the children and sing songs with them. Staff also deliver Book Start Treasure Packs annually.
Class Visits for Primary Schools
Library staff also attend schools in Lewisham, they do talks at school assemblies and attend fetes and summer fairs. For the Summer Reading Challenge staff hand out awards and invite them to events happening in the library that they may be interested. There are also Primary schools that are branches of Lewisham Libraries, these are Haseltine and Rathfern schools. We also buy books and are hoping to set up a school library on our LMS (one card for school and the local library) at St Mary’s and St John the Baptist schools. The schools are fundraising towards this.
Year 7 Library Membership offer
Lewisham Library and Information Service are working with five schools to give a library card to all Year 7 students – and to show them the amazing range of services being a card-carrying member unlocks! The schools we are currently working with are: Sedgehill, Forest Hill Boys, Sydenham School, Bonus Pastor and Prendergast Vale.The Lewisham Book Award and the Lewisham Book Challenge
These annual book prizes are awarded by the Borough’s secondary school children. Years 7 and 8 (11-13 year olds) read and decide on the Lewisham Book Award, but the voices of 13-14 year old Year 9 students matter most when it comes to the Book Challenge. Every year students attend the Book Quiz – last year ably compered by our own Andrew Mohammed. The highlight of the Awards is when students from all participating schools come together to champion one of the shortlisted books and to pitch to the Borough’s “dragons” – including two Lewisham public librarians last year. Every year the books are bought and displayed in libraries as well as in school libraries and we await the announcement of the winner with interest.Lewisham Library Service staff now regularly attend the secondary school librarians meetings, so there should be an even closer working relationship in the future. We also work with Secondary Schools around the Summer Reading Challenge.
Health Centres for Children
Staff also attend all of Lewisham's Health Centres and arrange for Book Trust Baby Packs to be delivered across Lewisham.If you would like us to visit your nursery or school, please contact the Hub Library closest to you
Lewisham Library
199-201 Lewisham High Street SE13 6LG
Tel: 020 8314 8430
Email: lewishamlibrary @lewisham.gov.uk
Bromley, BR1 5EP
Tel: 020 8314 9705
Email: downhamlibrary@lewisham.gov.uk
9 Giffin Street SE8 4RJ
Tel: 020 8314 7299
Email: deptfordlibrary@lewisham.gov.uk
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