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: 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…
Introduction to Lino Printing Workshop
From the Library at Deptford Lounge
Every second and third Wednesday of the month, 2pm Read More
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: 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: 7+, Children between 7-14 must be accompanied by an adult Did you know the UK throws away 10,000 items of clothing every 10 minutes? Join sewing social enterprise…
Dr Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah CBE is a Public Health Advocate, using art in her campaign work to make the invisible; visible. On 1st July 2025 The Clean Air Human Rights Bill…
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: 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…
Exploring community resilience, wellbeing and critical hope through creativity Celebrating 30 years of Arts Network, a local charity reframing mental health through creativity and community. This show explores Arts Network’s…
Age Guidance: All of the family. On Saturdays, the Library at Deptford Lounge will be presenting a range of family-friendly films in Meeting room 1+2. An adult must accompany children…
Age Guidance: All are welcome Everyone is welcome to join our Chess Club, whether you are a beginner or an expert. These sessions include casual games, where our organisers offer…
Age Guidance: 8+. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. D&D comes to Deptford Lounge! Join us for a new campaign to the Lost Mine of Phandelver (do…
Dungeons & Dragons Night: Lost Mine of Phandelver Campaign
From The Library at Deptford Lounge
Every third Tuesday of the month from 4pm Read MoreAge Guidance: All Welcome Explore Lewisham’s community histories through collage and zine-making at a free creative workshop. As Lewisham based charity Arts Network celebrate 30 years of championing wellbeing and creativity in…
Our Local Legacies: Collage and Zine-Making
From Arts Network and Lewisham Heritage
Wednesday 20 May, 11:30am - 1:30pm Read MoreRoller Disco
From The Albany at Deptford Lounge
Every third Thursday of the month, 6pm-9pm 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…
Are you a small business owner in London? Grow London Local is the one place to get free access to all the support you need to grow your business –…
Grow London Local Drop-in Sessions – BIPC Lewisham
From our friends
Monday 1 June, 2026 10.30am - 4pm Read More
Age Guidance: All welcome Join us for a Q&A with Fanny Chiarello, writer, musician and author of Basta Now: Women, Trans & Non-Binary in Experimental Music. In this powerful and wide-ranging book,…
Archiving Music – In Conversation with Fanny Chiarello
From The Library at Deptford Lounge
Saturday 13 June 2026 at 12:30PM Read More
Age Guidance: All welcome Artist, Hamja Ahsan, will use the local fried chicken scene to inspire this zine workshop. Participants will go on a short walk to look at local shops…
Fried Chicken: Zine Workshop on Food, Community & Speculative Fiction
From The Library at Deptford Lounge
Saturday 13 June 2026 at 1:30PM Read More
Age Guidance: All welcome Join authors Lloyd Bradley, Dan Hancox and Emma Warren for an in‑conversation panel exploring how music shaped their formative years and creative paths. Through stories and…
Music That Made Me Panel Discussion
From The Library at Deptford Lounge
Saturday 13 June 2026 at 4:00PM Read More
Age Guidance: All welcome Drop the needle and share your musical treasures!Join us for an evening of musical discovery designed especially for adults. Bring your favourite vinyl and take a…



