A bustling library in the heart of the community set on two floors within Downham Health and Leisure Centre. Events and activities for all ages.

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We will be resting the Downham Library X account but please keep up with all the exciting things happening in the library through... Instagram instagram.com/lewishamlibrar… Facebook facebook.com/LewishamLibrari… Website libraries.lewisham.gov.uk/br… And in the library. See you there!
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We will be resting the Downham Library X account soon but please keep up with all the exciting things happening in the library through... Insta instagram.com/lewishamlibrar… Facebook facebook.com/LewishamLibrari… Website libraries.lewisham.gov.uk/br… And in the library! Can't wait to see you there
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Starting weekly Friday 20 September 2.30-4pm. Create a collaborative quilt to be displayed in the library as part of our #Downham100 celebrations. No previous sewing knowledge required #QuiltClub #Downham
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Our new regular quilt crafting club at Downham Library will provide a relaxing space for attendees to work on a collaborative quilt and reminisce. 📅 Starting weekly Friday 20 September, 2:30-4pm. Free. No previous sewing knowledge required. #Downham100 #Downham #Reminiscence
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Join @IRIEdance for an authentic West African Dance Class starting this Saturday. Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms & movements of Africa's rich cultural heritage Starting Sat 14 September 12.30-1.30pm at Downham Library Free or pay what you decide lewisham.events.mylibrary.di…
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Everyone is welcome to join our brand new #readinggroup which will take place every last Friday of the month at 11am in #Downham Library We are kicking off with Chickenfeed by Minette Walters on 27th September. Please ask at the library counter for a copy of the book. #BookClub
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Join our new regular quilt crafting club at Downham Library. Starting weekly Friday 20 September, 2.30-4pm. Free Create a collaborative quilt to be displayed in the library as part of our #Downham100 celebrations. No previous sewing knowledge required #Quilting #Crafting #Downham
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This #ZeroWasteWeek all Lewisham Libraries are collecting clean fabric to be used to make a public artwork celebrating 100 years of the Downham estate. Please drop your left-over textiles at your local library Locations &d opening hours libraries.lewisham.gov.uk/di… #FabricScrapDrive
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We're excited to announce our brand new reading group which will take place every last Friday of the month at 11am in #Downham Library. We are kicking off with Chickenfeed by Minette Walters on 27th September. Please ask at the library counter for a copy of the book. #BookClub
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This #ZeroWasteWeek all Lewisham Libraries are collecting clean fabric to be used to make a public artwork celebrating 100 years of the Downham estate. Please drop your left-over textiles at your local library. Locations and opening hours libraries.lewisham.gov.uk/di… #Downham100
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We are celebrating East and South East Asian Heritage Month with a rich cultural programme of events and activities for all ages across our libraries. Book your free spaces here linktr.ee/lewishamlibraries #ESEA #ESEAHeritageMonth #Lewisham @DeptfordLounge
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Discover Lewisham Libraries this September with quality free events and activities for all ages. These are just the highlights! You can find out more and check out events at your local library on our website lewisham.events.mylibrary.di… #LibraryEvents #LibraryActivities #Lewisham
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Our new regular quilt crafting club at Downham Library will provide a relaxing space for attendees to work on a collaborative quilt or to bring their own projects. Weekly, starting Friday 20 September, 2.30-4pm. Free. No previous sewing knowledge required. #Downham100 #Downham
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IRIE! dance theatre are getting #Downham moving! Join us on Saturday 14 September (or any Saturday till 16 November) at Downham Library from 12.30-1.30pm. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age or ability. No need to book, just turn up! @IRIEdance #Downham #WestAfricanDance
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Join our new regular quilt crafting club at Downham Library. Starting weekly Friday 20 September, 2:30-4pm. Create a collaborative quilt to be displayed in the library as part of our #Downham100 celebrations. No previous sewing knowledge required. #Quilting #QuiltClub #Downham
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Join @IRIEdance for an authentic West African Dance Class. Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms and movements of Africa's rich cultural heritage. Starting Saturday 14 September 12.30-1.30pm at Downham Library. Free or pay what you decide. lewisham.events.mylibrary.di…
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Downham Library retweeted
22% of young adults find reading difficult. Starting the habit of reading early can make a huge difference. It helps build confidence, improve literacy and create a lifelong love for books. Read our latest research to find out more 📖 bit.ly/reboot-reading #RebootReading
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🌟 The second round of NCIL community funding is now open! 👇 Apply for funding and have your say on potential projects here: communityfunding.lewisham.go… 🌟 NCIL is an innovative way to fund community projects from money secured from development in the borough.
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Books are a fantastic way to inspire children to explore - and in the summer, they could spark an interest in getting outside in nature. We've put together a list of great stories about forests and woodlands for 0-5s 🌲 booktrust.org.uk/booklists/f…

ALT The front covers of the books we recommend plus the words: "Forest & woodland books for 0-5"

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Are you a writer interested in 6 free gentle writing workshops exploring deep listening? Join Amber Obasi at @DownhamLibrary for this partnership series with @LewishamLibs as she helps you write the sounds around you. 12 Oct-23 Nov #LewishamWrites spreadtheword.org.uk/events/…
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