Library Events

Discover exciting programs, workshops, and community gatherings at the Friern Barnet Community Library.

Featured Event

Don't miss our biggest community celebration of the year - the annual Reading Festival!

Special Event

Community Reading Festival

September 15, 2024
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Library Grounds
200 expected attendees

Our biggest event of the year! Join us for a day filled with author readings, children's activities, book signings, live music, and community celebration. This annual festival brings together readers of all ages to celebrate the joy of literature and the power of community.

Community Reading Festival

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendar for these exciting upcoming events and programs.

Summer Reading Program Kickoff
Reading Program

Summer Reading Program Kickoff

June 15, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Main Library Hall
45 attending

Join us for the start of our annual summer reading challenge! Activities for all ages, including crafts, games, and book giveaways.

Author Meet & Greet
Author Event

Author Meet & Greet

July 8, 2024
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Community Room
30 attending

Meet local author Sarah Johnson and discuss her latest novel "The Bay Chronicles". Book signing and Q&A session included.

Children's Story Time
Children

Children's Story Time

Every Saturday
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Children's Section
20 attending

Interactive story time for children ages 3-8. Songs, crafts, and fun activities included.

Book Club: "The Midnight Library"
Book Club

Book Club: "The Midnight Library"

July 22, 2024
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Reading Room
15 attending

Join our monthly book club discussion of Matt Haig's "The Midnight Library". New members welcome!

Digital Literacy Workshop
Workshop

Digital Literacy Workshop

August 5, 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Computer Lab
12 attending

Learn essential computer skills for beginners. Topics include email, internet safety, and basic word processing.

Teen Writing Workshop
Teen Program

Teen Writing Workshop

August 12, 2024
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Teen Space
18 attending

Creative writing workshop for teens ages 13-18. Explore different genres and share your work with peers.

Our Events by the Numbers

The impact of our events is measured in community engagement and learning opportunities.

50+
Events Per Year
2,500+
Annual Attendees
95%
Satisfaction Rate
6
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Recent Success Stories

Take a look at some of our recent successful events and community gatherings.

Spring Book Sale

Spring Book Sale

May 20, 2024150 attendees

Our annual spring book sale was a huge success! We raised over $2,000 for library programs.

Poetry Night

Poetry Night

April 15, 202440 attendees

Local poets shared their work in an intimate evening of poetry and community.

Winter Reading Challenge

Winter Reading Challenge

February 2024100 attendees

Over 100 participants completed our winter reading challenge, with prizes for all age groups.

Events Gallery

Browse through photos from our recent events and community gatherings.

Summer reading program event

Summer Reading Program

Children participating in our annual summer reading challenge.

June 2024

Author meet and greet event

Author Meet & Greet

Local author Sarah Johnson discussing her latest novel with community members.

July 2024

Children story time session

Children's Story Time

Interactive story time for children ages 3-8 every Saturday.

Weekly Event

Book club meeting

Adult Book Club

Monthly book club discussions for adult readers.

Monthly Event

Computer literacy workshop

Computer Literacy Workshop

Teaching essential computer skills to community members.

Ongoing

Community volunteer day

Volunteer Appreciation Day

Celebrating our dedicated volunteers who make everything possible.

Annual Event

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