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

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…

Our Local Legacies

From Arts Network

7th May - 2nd June 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: 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…

Chess Club

From The Albany at Deptford Lounge

Every second Tuesday of the month, 5pm 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

A selection of short films that offer different snapshots of local stories, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. From a portrait of the unofficial King of Deptford (Terry of…

Local Stories: Short Films Screening + Q&A

From the library at Deptford Lounge

Thursday 14 May 2026 at 6:30PM Read More