What’s On
We’ve always got something new going on
Drop in to enjoy a free lunchtime concert, browse an exhibition by a local artist, join a new club, attend a performance or a film screening.
Our creative events are programmed by the Albany, and we also host a wide range of events important to our community – from our biannual Vietnamese Mid-Autumn and Lunar New Year festivals, to New Cross and Deptford Free Film Festival.
Age Guidance: 0-5 Join us every Saturday at 10.30 for half an hour of stories, nursery rhymes and songs, ideal for children under 5 and their families. We WILL expect…
Age Guidance: All the family Join us every Saturday, Stay and relax after Baby Bounce with colouring club, open to parents and children of any age! Colouring sheets and pens,…
Introduction to Lino Printing Workshop
From the Library at Deptford Lounge
Every second and third Wednesday of the month, 2pm Read More
Age Guidance: 17+ Get those creative juices flowing with support and laughter at the Lewisham Multicultural Writers’ Group. A positive space to enjoy writing of all kinds! Every Third Saturday…
Age guidance: 16+ Unwind with books, coffee, and gentle conversation Step into our Reading Lounge for a perfectly relaxed literary evening. Whether you’re a passionate reader or simply curious about…
The Reading Lounge
From the Library at Deptford Lounge
The Last Wednesday of Every Month 18:00- 20:00 Read More
Age Guidance: All are Welcome. Queer Along the River: LGBTQ+ South London History & Art This exhibition celebrates the rich tapestry of diverse, working-class queer history within our community, featuring…
Queer History Month Exhibition: Queer Along the River
From our Friends
4-28 February 2026, Monday - Friday 9am-7pm Saturday 9am-5pm Read More
Age Guidance: 0-5 Join us every Saturday at 10.30 for half an hour of stories, nursery rhymes and songs, ideal for children under 5 and their families. We WILL expect…
Age Guidance: All the family Join us every Saturday, Stay and relax after Baby Bounce with colouring club, open to parents and children of any age! Colouring sheets and pens,…
Age Guidance: 13+ Ever had that regret about things being left unsaid? Is there something you wish you could say to a loved one but for whatever reason can’t? Maybe…
Untold Love Letters Zine Workshop with Zoe Thompson
From The Library at Deptford Lounge
Saturday 7 February at 1:30pm-4:30pm Read More
Age guidance: 13+ Deep dive into the relationship between local Victorian poets Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett. Dr Justin Gilbert will speak on the love affair between once New Cross…
Local Histories in Love: Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett
From The Library at Deptford Lounge
Saturday 7 February 12.30pm-1.30pm Read More
Age Guidance: 13+ Explore the enduring power of love stories across the ages in this engaging discussion that traces romantic fiction from its historical roots to contemporary bestsellers. Join authors Grace…
What’s Love Got To Do With It? – Stories For Lovers
From The Library at Deptford Lounge
7th February 2026 13:30 to 16:30 Read More
Age Guidance: All of the family. Every Saturday, the Library at Deptford Lounge will be presenting a range of family-friendly films in the children’s library. An adult must accompany children…
Do you enjoy music, writing, or simply want to try something new? Trinity Laban are delivering a free 10-week songwriting project where we’ll create original songs together in a relaxed, supportive environment.…
Men’s Songwriting Group with Trinity Laban
From The Library at Deptford Lounge
Next event: 10th Feb 2026 Read More
Age Guidance: All are welcome Everyone is welcome to join our Chess Club, whether you are a beginner or an expert. Chess clocks are also available for those wanting to…
Age Guidance: 18 + If you like singing in the shower, you’ll love sharing songs with the Kender Singers – a small group of like-minded enthusiasts. We sing two- and…
Age Guidance: All are welcome Lewisham Stop Smoking Service provides free and friendly support to stop smoking at Deptford Library. Are you tired of watching your money go up in…
Age Guidance: All are welcome, but children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. SCREENINGS – Watch a selection of films every Thursday 6:00 – 8:00pm, programmed to a new…
Age Guidance: 18+ Join Dr Catherine Hahn in a creative writing workshop in the art exhibition Queer Along the River. Queer Along the River celebrates South London’s diverse, working-class LGBTQ+…
Queer History Month Workshop: Queer Along the River
From our Friends
Thursday 19 February 2pm-4pm Read More
Age Guidance: 16+ Join us to write for an hour and share for an hour. This writing group offers a relaxed space to write, followed by an opportunity to gain constructive…
Age guidance: for people aged 18+ D&D comes to Deptford Lounge! Join us for a new campaign to the Lost Mine of Phandelver. Gundren Rockseeker is looking for a group…
Dungeons & Dragons Night (Adults Only)
From the Library at Deptford Lounge
Every fourth Tuesday of the month Read More
Age guidance: 16+ Join us for Crafternoons – where creativity meets community! Discover the joy of crafting at Deptford Libraries with exciting activities. These relaxed sessions are perfect for adults…
Age guidance: All welcome High blood pressure, often called the silent killer, affects thousands of people without them even knowing. That’s why we’re working across Lewisham to make it easier to…




