We have a range of activities that we run in our libraries in Harrow. We have arts and crafts and social clubs. We also have rhyme time and story time sessions for children.
All events listed below are free to attend. To book craft activities in advance, please contact the library.
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VE Day 80th anniversary
The Journey to VE Day
Free event at Greenhill Library on Tuesday 6 May 2025 at 14:30
Join author and military historian Ronald Koorm for a captivating talk at Greenhill library retracing the dramatic journey to VE Day. Whether you're a history buff or new to the story of WW2, this talk is an unmissable tribute to courage, cooperation, and the high price of peace. Book your free ticket today join Harrow’s VE80 commemorations.
Events for children
We have a range of activities and fun sessions for children. Rhyme time is a fun free 30-minute service for under fives. It has classic nursery rhymes. It also has little stories and finger rhymes. You can also find the times for rhyme time and story time.
Crochet For Beginners
Each month on Saturdays at Greenhill Library between 14:00 - 15:00.
Join our crochet club at Greenhill library. Learn to crochet your own designs. Meet with others and enjoy making themed projects. Please bring your own wool and crochet hooks with you.
Art and Craft Club
Each week on Tuesdays at Stanmore Library between 13:00 - 15:00.
Come and join our friendly arts and craft club! It's a great way to meet new people. Please bring your own materials with you.
Community Chess Club
Each week on Tuesdays at Stanmore Library between 15:30 - 17:45.
Come and join in with our new chess club for all ages and levels!
Harrow Libraries' reading groups
Fancy joining one of our friendly reading groups? You can contact any of our libraries to check on availability. Everyone is welcome to our reading groups.
Kenton Library
Second Wednesday of the month between 11:30 - 12:30.
Pinner Library
Group 1: 1st Friday of the month between 11:30 - 12:30.
Group 2: 2nd Friday of the month between 11:00 - 12:00.
Group 3: 2nd Thursday of the month between 11:30 - 12:30.
Roxeth Library
Third Wednesday of the month between 11:00 - 12:00.
Wealdstone Library
Last Tuesday of the month between 12:30 - 13:30.
Online activities
We have a range of online activities if you are unable to make it to a library:
- 'There's A Dragon In Your Book' by Tom Fletcher
- 'The squirrels who squabbled' by Rachel Bright
- 'The King Cat' by Marta Altes
- 'Pirates Love Underpants' by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort
- 'Stanley The Postman' by William Bee
- Join in with Sajeia as she sings 'Old Macdonald Had A Farm'
Try your hand at some craft activities:
- Paper Loop Butterfly with Sharon
- Sharon is back to show us how to make a Paperchain of Kindness
- Make Your Own Animal Mask with Hasi
- The Great Fire Of London with Yashvini
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