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 the Family, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Our brand-new LEGO club is coming to The Library at Deptford Lounge every Monday and Friday…
Age Guidance: Baby and toddler event. An adult must supervise all children. Fun and inclusive sessions where all families can connect and learn Spanish together. Sesiones divertidas e inclusivas en…
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 MoreRoller Disco
From The Albany at Deptford Lounge
Every third Thursday of the month, 6pm-9pm Read More
Age Guidance: All are welcome Step into our Woodland Adventure Exhibition—a beautifully crafted woodland scene brought to life across the lounge windows. Immerse yourself in a magical winter world, where…
A Woodland Adventure Exhibition
From the Albany at Deptford Lounge
3 December to 3 January Read More
Age Guidance: Baby and toddler event. An adult must supervise all children. Fun and inclusive sessions where all families can connect and learn Spanish together. Sesiones divertidas e inclusivas en…
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+ Join us for the launch of The Poet’s Fountain, a community for connection, conversation and healing through poetry and coaching. This gentle gathering invites you to slow…
Poetry for New Beginnings: The Poet’s Fountain Launch
From our Friends
Tuesday 9 December 6.30pm - 8:30pm Read More
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 welcome The Deptford Ragged School was founded in 1844, twenty-seven years before the State began providing education for all children. It was started in a loft over…
Welfare before the State: A History of the Deptford Ragged School
From Lewisham Heritage
Wednesday 10 December, 6:30PM Read More
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 theme…
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: Under 16s Put on your skates and zoom over to the Main Hall at Deptford Lounge! With cool lights, a fun disco playlist, and plenty of space to glide…
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…



