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…

Stop Smoking Clinic

From our friends

Wednesdays, 9.30am - 4.30pm Read More

Age 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 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…

Deptford Lounge

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…

Lewisham Multicultural Writers’ Group

From our friends

Every Third Saturday, 2pm Read More

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…

Make Mee: Mending Workshop

From our Friends

Saturday 2 May 10.30am - 1.30pm Read More

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…

Air That I Breathe

from our Friends

1-30 April Read More

Age Guidance: All the Family, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. LEGO club continues at The Library at Deptford Lounge every Monday and Friday from 4pm-5pm. Come…

Lego Club

From The Library at Deptford Lounge

Mondays and Fridays, 4pm 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…

Kender Singers Acapella

From our friends

Tuesdays, 7:30pm Read More

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…

Stop Smoking Clinic

From our friends

Wednesdays, 9.30am - 4.30pm Read More

Join us in the Children’s Library for a session of songs, nursery rhymes and stories aimed for 5 years old and under.

Thursday Baby Bounce

From The Library at Deptford Lounge

Thursdays, 2:15pm Read More

Age Guidance 15+ Come back to school with us for the opening night of NXDFFF 2026 with this cult comedy classic! From being picked on by the popular kids to…

NXDFFF Opening Event: Screening Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion

From our Friends

Friday 24 April 7:30 pm Read More

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…

Family Film Club

From The Library at Deptford Lounge

Saturdays 3pm Read More