Events at St John's Wood Library
[Go to Regular events] St John's Wood Library contact details and opening hours
Special Events
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Exhibition
From Friday 11 May
Our library walls are often used to display the work of local artists, and during Adult Learners’ Week there will be a Show of Learners’ Work (by attendees at WAES’s art classes, and of a very high standard.)
Author Event: Jeffrey Lewis

Wednesday 30 May at 5.30pm
Winner of many literary awards, as well as two Emmys as a writer and producer on Hill Street Blues, Jeffrey Lewis presents his latest novel Berlin Cantata (Haus Publishing )
This event is free. For enquiries, email stjohnswoodlibrary@westminster.gov.uk
Notting Hill Housing & The Penfold Community Hub present the Monthly Meet-up
The second Wednesday of each month, from 1.30 to 3pm
Notting Hill Housing & The Penfold Community Hub present the Monthly Meet-up, a series of informal talks, workshops and book readings with refreshments – all seniors welcome.
The next one is on the 13th of June it features the Imperial College Healthcare Trust and they will answer:
- What help can I get from the NHS if I have a Hearing Loss or Tinnitus?
- How can I get access to these Services?
Plus a hearing specialist from St Mary’s Hospital will give a talk on the help available through the NHS.
- Do you want to learn more about hearing loss?
- Do you have bothersome tinnitus and finding it difficult to cope?
- Do you want to know about hearing aids?
Come along and find out more!
Regular events for children and young people
Regular events for children take place during term-time only, unless otherwise stated.
| Event | Time / date | Info |
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| Songs and rhymes for Under 5's |
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10.15am & Saturday from 11am | For more information and details of other sessions, visit the Sessions for Under 5s page. |
| Homework club | Wednesdays during term time - 3.30pm to 4.30pm |
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Regular events for adults
| Event | Time / date | Info |
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| IT drop-in session | 2-4pm every Monday | A volunteer will be present to help you with any concerns during your computer session. |
| Employment Advice | Tuesdays, 10.30am - 12.30pm |
For more information and details of other sessions, visit the Employment Advice page. |
| Book Club | First Wednesday of each month | For full details, visit the Book Group page. |
| Crime Readers Group | In the third week of every month | For more information contact the library or visit the Book Group page |
| Computers with Seniors Online | Ward funding for local residents is being used to fund computer courses. There are beginners and intermediate levels available. Please contact the library for more information. | |
| Information and Advice Surgery | Last Friday of month (starting 27 April) | FREE Drop in, no booking necessary. Age Concern Westminster in partnership with the Penfold Community hub will be offering advice and support on a range of welfare services: Taxi Card applications, will writing, TV & radio, finance and bills, pensions and correspondence. Come along for more information. |
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