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.
Downham, Lewisham
Joined December 2012
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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
Downham Library retweeted
🌟 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.
Downham Library retweeted
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…
Downham Library retweeted
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/…
ALT A poster split into orange and blue. At the top are the words, 'Lewisham Writes, Listen Louder, Speak Closer'. To the right of that, framed in a circle, is a photo of Amber Obasi. In the bottom right are the words, 'In partnership with Lewisham Libraries'.
Downham Library retweeted
Corbett Community Library are running an Adult Reading Challenge over summer. Would you like to…
Get back into the reading habit?
Find something you actually want to read?
Improve your reading skills?
Try new ways to read such as audiobooks?
Pop into @CorbettLibrary and join.
Downham Library retweeted
Make the most of August with Lewisham Libraries ☀️
See the poster for our event highlights & use the link to discover more free events and activities for all ages linktr.ee/lewishamlibraries
And don't forget to sign your children up to the Summer Reading Challenge for fun & prizes
Downham Library retweeted
We're excited to announce that Esports Youth Club are returning to Downham Library! Our Youth IT Suite will be transformed into a gaming and eSports hub every Monday and Wednesday.
Starting 5th August, 4.30-6.30pm at Downham Library. 11-18 year olds welcome. Free
@EsportsYC
Downham Library retweeted
Join us for a kick-off with some warm-up games, followed for a special book reading of Harry the Friendly Footballer with author, writer & football coach David Vaughan. A Q&A, book signing & friendly football match will follow
5 August, 1.30-4pm at Downham Library.
@HarryHealBook
Downham Library retweeted
Bayo Igoh brings his engaging business coaching series to Downham Library. Start "Charting Your Path to Success" on 3 July with a view of some vital core competencies.
Wednesdays in July, 4.30-6pm. Free.
Register for your place here lewisham.events.mylibrary.di…
Downham Library retweeted
We are kicking off Monday 5th August with football fun for your younger ones and later @EsportsYC are back for your older ones! @DownhamLibrary have you covered this summer for fun, free events.
Add this to your summer schedule now 📲 more details here: libraries.lewisham.gov.uk/
Downham Library retweeted
The Summer Reading Challenge 2024 is here!
Get your children excited about reading this summer, by visiting your local library and joining the challenge.
Simply turn up and we'll get you started, or you can find out more on our website libraries.lewisham.gov.uk/di…
#MarvellousMakers
The #SummerReadingChallenge starts TODAY in England & Wales!🎨📚️
Children can take part at the library or online.
Find your nearest library running the Challenge 👉️summerreadingchallenge.org.u…
Or take part online 👉️ bit.ly/marvellous_makers
#MarvellousMakers
Downham Library retweeted
This month's highlights include Poetry in the Library, training for small businesses, a Lewisham Heritage talk, a crafty celebration of #SouthAsianHeritageMonth and two exhibitions!
Check all of our events and activities here lewisham.events.mylibrary.di…
@LewHeritage @bipclewisham
Downham Library retweeted
We have lots of exciting events coming up as part of the SEEN Lewisham Global Majority festival, including poetry, art and heritage, plus fun crafts which will end with a parade from Catford Library to the @BroadwayCatford
Find out more linktr.ee/lewishamlibraries
@ComEdLewisham
Downham Library retweeted
Come and visit our free art exhibition at @DownhamLibrary from Monday 10 June: part of the #SEENLewisham Global Majority festival.
Just turn up! Downham Library is open 9am-7pm Monday-Friday, and 9am-5pm on Saturdays.
Check out more events for SEEN here linktr.ee/lewishamlibraries
Downham Library retweeted
Have your say on proposed changes to early childhood services such as play sessions, parenting and family support.
We want to make it easier for parents and carers to access a wider range of services. Tell us if we've got this right 👇 .
consultation.lewisham.gov.uk…
ALT Image shows a child in an early years setting, such as a playgroup. The child is holding a paintbrush and has been drawing. She is looking at the camera and smiling.
Downham Library retweeted
Esports Youth Club will be @DownhamLibrary today from 5-7pm.
11-18 year olds, come along and play for free 🎮
There will be PS5s, XBOXs and Gaming PCs, all loaded up with the latest titles including EAFC24 and Fortnite.
Find out more here lewisham.events.mylibrary.di…
#Downham #eSports
Downham Library retweeted
🎉 Join us in celebrating Windrush Day 2024! 🚢 Reflect on the legacy of the HMT Empire Windrush's arrival in June, 1948.
Apply for grants up to £500 to host community events in Lewisham.
Apply now, deadline midday, Tuesday 14 May 🔗 ow.ly/vuen50Rsthh
Downham Library retweeted
Everyone is welcome to an evening of poetry at The Library @DeptfordLounge on Friday 10 May, 6.30-8pm. This is a free event with no need to book.
Rachael Allen and Nisha Ramayya will be reading and taking part in a Q&A. There will be poetry books to borrow and buy on the night.
Downham Library retweeted
We're recruiting foster carers at Bellingham Leisure and Lifestyle Centre today at 1.30-5pm.
If you are in the local area and are interested in fostering, our team will be there to answer questions.
👉 Bellingham Leisure and Lifestyle Centre, 5 Randlesdown Road, SE6 3BT
ALT Foster carer with teenager
Downham Library retweeted
SO excited to announce our 2024 shortlists for
1. Jhalak Prize
and
2. Jhalak C&YA Prize
Congratulations to all our shortlistees!
#jhalakprize24 #jhalakprize
ALT Image of our two shortlists in two rows and five columns on a blue background with logos and identifying text on the left and book jackets on the right. Jhalak Prize shortlist in first row includes: 1. A Flat Place, Noreen Masud (Penguin) 2. Anansi’s Gold: The Man Who Swindled The World by Yepoka Yeebo (Bloomsbury) 3. Boundary Road, Ami Rao (Everything with Words) 4. Fire Rush, Jacqueline Crooks (Penguin) 5. Self-Portrait As Othello, Jason Allen-Paisant (Carcanet) 6. Twelve Words for Moss, Elizabeth Jane Burnett (Penguin) Jhalak C&YA shortlist in second row includes: 1. Geoffrey Gets The Jitters, Nadia Shireen (Puffin) 2. How to Die Famous, Benjamin Dean (Simon and Schuster) 3. Safiyyah’s War, Hiba Noor Khan (Andersen Press) 4. Steady for This, Nathaniel Lessore (Hot Key Books) 5. To The Other Side, Erika Meza (Hodder Children’s Books) 6. Wild Song, Candy Gourlay (David Fickling Books)