Belsize Community Library
February 2020
Somali Parents’ Peer Support Group
A group for Somali speaking parents or carers of children aged 2 and under. Arranged with the Manor Garden Welfare Trust. Please join us for a chat! We are a friendly group who are happy to support you with your problems and encourage you in your successes. If you have a child under the age of two, we have plenty of groups, clubs and events for you to join. Manor Garden Welfare Trust are also able to arrange one-to-one support for…
Find out more »Little Artists Club
An arts and crafts club for young artists from 3 years up! Painting, drawing, and working in mixed media with volunteers from Belsize Community Library. Free, but donations gratefully accepted!
Find out more »Yoga with Charli – Intermediate
Vinyasa Flow Yoga class for Intermediates hosted by Yoga with Charli at the library. (Note: this is an external event, not organised by The Winch or Belsize Community Library.) Prices First Class £5 (half price-cash only) Drop in: £10 6 Class Pack £54 Classes can be booked online in advance, or you can pay cash on arrival. 6 class packs have a 6 month expiry. Loyalty cards are stamped with every purchase. 1 free class after 10 purchases. Mats,…
Find out more »English Rhyme Time
Repetition of rhymes and singing supports language and literacy development. Join volunteers from Belsize Community Library and sing along to beloved nursery rhymes and childhood songs. For children from newborn onwards (and their parents!). Free, but donations gratefully accepted.
Find out more »English Conversation Class
Would you like to improve your English? Join us on Tuesdays at 1pm for conversation classes. Speaking English with other people is the best way to improve your language skills. Even if you feel shy at first, you will become more confident through talking and making friends. Organised by the Rotary Club of Hampstead with Belsize Community Library.
Find out more »Story Time!
Join us on Tuesdays at 4pm for a story telling session! Bring your children to hear their favourite picture books read aloud in a lively and fun environment. Recommended for young children who like being read to.
Find out more »Story Time with Teen Age Drag Queens!
We are absolutely thrilled to have partnered up with Mosaic LGBT Youth Centre and their Drag Academy for a very super special Story Time with Teen Age Drag Queens. We will start at 4pm with our lovely Linda reading And Tango Makes Three who will then "leave the stage" to the young people from the Drag Academy.
Find out more »Yoga with Charli – Beginners
A Level 1 Yoga class for beginners hosted by Yoga with Charli at the library. (Note: this is an external event, not organised by The Winch or Belsize Community Library.) Prices First Class £5 (half price-cash only) Drop in: £10 6 Class Pack £54 Classes can be booked online in advance, or you can pay cash on arrival. 6 class packs have a 6 month expiry. Loyalty cards are stamped with every purchase. 1 free class after 10 purchases. …
Find out more »French Rhyme Time
Children who know more than one language have a better capacity for learning new concepts quickly. Join Belsize Community Library volunteers in singing and celebrating French children's rhymes both traditional and new. 10:15 a.m., every Wednesday.
Find out more »IT for over 60s
It seems impossible to get by these days without computers, but they can be so confusing Come down to Belsize Community Library on Wednesdays at 1:15pm to talk to our volunteers about your software worries. We will do our best to help you become more comfortable with your PC, tablet or smartphone.
Find out more »Belsize Community Yoga
We want to make yoga available to everyone. We want to provide access to benefits from yoga practice to people on low income and/or health conditions who can’t afford yoga classes. Classes are donation based; you can give as much or as little as you can. All money goes to the library. Drop in. Second Wednesday of every month at 6:45pm.
Find out more »Banned Book Club! A world of love: “I am Jazz”, “Julian is a Mermaid” and LGBT+ children’s picturebooks
Belsize Community Library's book club looks at literature through the lens of censorship. This February, for LGBT+ History Month, we're looking at a topic that still sparks outsized controversy: picture books for young children that introduce LGBT+ themes. Media outrage around the picture book "Jenny Lives With Eric and Martin" was crucial in the introduction of Section 28 to UK law in 1988. Schools worldwide continue to face issues of censorship around books that introduce LGBT+ themes to children. In…
Find out more »No Homework Reading Group with Robert Hudson
Reading groups are a great way to get together with other interested people and talk about how writing works for us. But making sure you've read the relevant book in advance can feel awfully like homework! This "Reading Round"-style group, led by novelist Robert Hudson, works differently. - There's no advance reading required. - Numbers are limited (a group of 12-16) but the room will be friendly and non-judgemental. - Every week, we'll read out a short story or other…
Find out more »Science Tots!
An exciting new drop in for children of 7 and under accompanied by their parent/carer. With a strong emphasis on learning through play these educational but fun sessions offer children a first introduction to simple science topics. Each week there will be a variety of activities set out and a different Science/Nature theme which the children will explore through fun investigation, messy play and art and crafts. ScienceTots is delivered by friendly experienced staff with a background in science and…
Find out more »Comics Creators Workshop
The Comic Creators Workshop is a bi-monthly meet up for anyone that creates Comics, Graphic Novels and Comic Strips. Whether you’re an absolute beginner, looking to improve, or gain new skills, this is the place to be. Run by Comic Book Artist and Writer, Chris Geary, the sessions will include lessons on everything to do with comics, including Writing, Inking and Lettering. We will meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month from 7 to 9pm. It's £10 per session or £50…
Find out more »Belsize Community Open Mic Night
The popular Belsize open mic is held at the library every second and fourth Friday of the month. Performers sign up at 6.30 pm and the show starts at 7.00 pm. Each act gets two songs or a maximum of ten minutes. House piano and guitar available; poetry and spoken word welcome. £3 suggested donation includes a drink and light refreshments. Hosted by Dan Sandman. facebook.com/groups/belsize.open.mic/
Find out more »March 2020
Somali Parents’ Peer Support Group
A group for Somali speaking parents or carers of children aged 2 and under. Arranged with the Manor Garden Welfare Trust. Please join us for a chat! We are a friendly group who are happy to support you with your problems and encourage you in your successes. If you have a child under the age of two, we have plenty of groups, clubs and events for you to join. Manor Garden Welfare Trust are also able to arrange one-to-one support for…
Find out more »CRAFT-ernoon at Belsize Community Library
Have you always wanted to know how to knit and crochet, but never had a chance to learn? Are you sure you used to know how to sew in the past, but somehow you can't remember how? Do you have a half-completed scarf or pair of socks that you just don't know when or how to finish? They say making things with your hands is good for your mental health (and your blood pressure!), but getting stuck in the early…
Find out more »Little Artists Club
An arts and crafts club for young artists from 3 years up! Painting, drawing, and working in mixed media with volunteers from Belsize Community Library. Free, but donations gratefully accepted!
Find out more »Yoga with Charli – Intermediate
Vinyasa Flow Yoga class for Intermediates hosted by Yoga with Charli at the library. (Note: this is an external event, not organised by The Winch or Belsize Community Library.) Prices First Class £5 (half price-cash only) Drop in: £10 6 Class Pack £54 Classes can be booked online in advance, or you can pay cash on arrival. 6 class packs have a 6 month expiry. Loyalty cards are stamped with every purchase. 1 free class after 10 purchases. Mats,…
Find out more »English Rhyme Time
Repetition of rhymes and singing supports language and literacy development. Join volunteers from Belsize Community Library and sing along to beloved nursery rhymes and childhood songs. For children from newborn onwards (and their parents!). Free, but donations gratefully accepted.
Find out more »English Conversation Class
Would you like to improve your English? Join us on Tuesdays at 1pm for conversation classes. Speaking English with other people is the best way to improve your language skills. Even if you feel shy at first, you will become more confident through talking and making friends. Organised by the Rotary Club of Hampstead with Belsize Community Library.
Find out more »Story Time!
Join us on Tuesdays at 4pm for a story telling session! Bring your children to hear their favourite picture books read aloud in a lively and fun environment. Recommended for young children who like being read to.
Find out more »Yoga with Charli – Beginners
A Level 1 Yoga class for beginners hosted by Yoga with Charli at the library. (Note: this is an external event, not organised by The Winch or Belsize Community Library.) Prices First Class £5 (half price-cash only) Drop in: £10 6 Class Pack £54 Classes can be booked online in advance, or you can pay cash on arrival. 6 class packs have a 6 month expiry. Loyalty cards are stamped with every purchase. 1 free class after 10 purchases. …
Find out more »French Rhyme Time
Children who know more than one language have a better capacity for learning new concepts quickly. Join Belsize Community Library volunteers in singing and celebrating French children's rhymes both traditional and new. 10:15 a.m., every Wednesday.
Find out more »IT for over 60s
It seems impossible to get by these days without computers, but they can be so confusing Come down to Belsize Community Library on Wednesdays at 1:15pm to talk to our volunteers about your software worries. We will do our best to help you become more comfortable with your PC, tablet or smartphone.
Find out more »No Homework Reading Group with Robert Hudson
Reading groups are a great way to get together with other interested people and talk about how writing works for us. But making sure you've read the relevant book in advance can feel awfully like homework! This "Reading Round"-style group, led by novelist Robert Hudson, works differently. - There's no advance reading required. - Numbers are limited (a group of 12-16) but the room will be friendly and non-judgemental. - Every week, we'll read out a short story or other…
Find out more »Science Tots!
An exciting new drop in for children of 7 and under accompanied by their parent/carer. With a strong emphasis on learning through play these educational but fun sessions offer children a first introduction to simple science topics. Each week there will be a variety of activities set out and a different Science/Nature theme which the children will explore through fun investigation, messy play and art and crafts. ScienceTots is delivered by friendly experienced staff with a background in science and…
Find out more »Belsize Public Assembly – Places That Matter: The Library & The Launderette
Our next Belsize Public Assembly will be all about the library! Three amazing authors: Eva Hoffman, Benita Matofska and David Winner are going to share their very personal library stories and celebrate with us World Book Day and Jewish Book Week. Eva Hoffmann will speak about Jewish Culture and its shared values. Benita Matofska, founder of the Sharing Economy, is going to tell us all about her book "Generation Share" and how libraries, and everyone else, can benefit from the Sharing Economy. West End Lane Books are bringing few copies for signing. David Winner will then talk about his career…
Find out more »Somali Parents’ Peer Support Group
A group for Somali speaking parents or carers of children aged 2 and under. Arranged with the Manor Garden Welfare Trust. Please join us for a chat! We are a friendly group who are happy to support you with your problems and encourage you in your successes. If you have a child under the age of two, we have plenty of groups, clubs and events for you to join. Manor Garden Welfare Trust are also able to arrange one-to-one support for…
Find out more »Little Artists Club
An arts and crafts club for young artists from 3 years up! Painting, drawing, and working in mixed media with volunteers from Belsize Community Library. Free, but donations gratefully accepted!
Find out more »Councillors’ Surgery for Belsize Ward
A monthly drop-in surgery with Lib Dem Councillors for Belsize Ward, Luisa Porritt and Tom Simon. You are welcome to come in and meet with your local ward councillors, to discuss any issues or concerns you may have about life in Belsize Ward. This is an informal opportunity to meet your local representatives. No booking is required.
Find out more »Yoga with Charli – Intermediate
Vinyasa Flow Yoga class for Intermediates hosted by Yoga with Charli at the library. (Note: this is an external event, not organised by The Winch or Belsize Community Library.) Prices First Class £5 (half price-cash only) Drop in: £10 6 Class Pack £54 Classes can be booked online in advance, or you can pay cash on arrival. 6 class packs have a 6 month expiry. Loyalty cards are stamped with every purchase. 1 free class after 10 purchases. Mats,…
Find out more »English Rhyme Time
Repetition of rhymes and singing supports language and literacy development. Join volunteers from Belsize Community Library and sing along to beloved nursery rhymes and childhood songs. For children from newborn onwards (and their parents!). Free, but donations gratefully accepted.
Find out more »English Conversation Class
Would you like to improve your English? Join us on Tuesdays at 1pm for conversation classes. Speaking English with other people is the best way to improve your language skills. Even if you feel shy at first, you will become more confident through talking and making friends. Organised by the Rotary Club of Hampstead with Belsize Community Library.
Find out more »Story Time!
Join us on Tuesdays at 4pm for a story telling session! Bring your children to hear their favourite picture books read aloud in a lively and fun environment. Recommended for young children who like being read to.
Find out more »Yoga with Charli – Beginners
A Level 1 Yoga class for beginners hosted by Yoga with Charli at the library. (Note: this is an external event, not organised by The Winch or Belsize Community Library.) Prices First Class £5 (half price-cash only) Drop in: £10 6 Class Pack £54 Classes can be booked online in advance, or you can pay cash on arrival. 6 class packs have a 6 month expiry. Loyalty cards are stamped with every purchase. 1 free class after 10 purchases. …
Find out more »French Rhyme Time
Children who know more than one language have a better capacity for learning new concepts quickly. Join Belsize Community Library volunteers in singing and celebrating French children's rhymes both traditional and new. 10:15 a.m., every Wednesday.
Find out more »IT for over 60s
It seems impossible to get by these days without computers, but they can be so confusing Come down to Belsize Community Library on Wednesdays at 1:15pm to talk to our volunteers about your software worries. We will do our best to help you become more comfortable with your PC, tablet or smartphone.
Find out more »Belsize Community Yoga
We want to make yoga available to everyone. We want to provide access to benefits from yoga practice to people on low income and/or health conditions who can’t afford yoga classes. Classes are donation based; you can give as much or as little as you can. All money goes to the library. Drop in. Second Wednesday of every month at 6:45pm.
Find out more »No Homework Reading Group with Robert Hudson
Reading groups are a great way to get together with other interested people and talk about how writing works for us. But making sure you've read the relevant book in advance can feel awfully like homework! This "Reading Round"-style group, led by novelist Robert Hudson, works differently. - There's no advance reading required. - Numbers are limited (a group of 12-16) but the room will be friendly and non-judgemental. - Every week, we'll read out a short story or other…
Find out more »Science Tots!
An exciting new drop in for children of 7 and under accompanied by their parent/carer. With a strong emphasis on learning through play these educational but fun sessions offer children a first introduction to simple science topics. Each week there will be a variety of activities set out and a different Science/Nature theme which the children will explore through fun investigation, messy play and art and crafts. ScienceTots is delivered by friendly experienced staff with a background in science and…
Find out more »Comics Creators Workshop
The Comic Creators Workshop is a bi-monthly meet up for anyone that creates Comics, Graphic Novels and Comic Strips. Whether you’re an absolute beginner, looking to improve, or gain new skills, this is the place to be. Run by Comic Book Artist and Writer, Chris Geary, the sessions will include lessons on everything to do with comics, including Writing, Inking and Lettering. We will meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month from 7 to 9pm. It's £10 per session or £50…
Find out more »Belsize Community Open Mic Night
The popular Belsize open mic is held at the library every second and fourth Friday of the month. Performers sign up at 6.30 pm and the show starts at 7.00 pm. Each act gets two songs or a maximum of ten minutes. House piano and guitar available; poetry and spoken word welcome. £3 suggested donation includes a drink and light refreshments. Hosted by Dan Sandman. facebook.com/groups/belsize.open.mic/
Find out more »Somali Parents’ Peer Support Group
A group for Somali speaking parents or carers of children aged 2 and under. Arranged with the Manor Garden Welfare Trust. Please join us for a chat! We are a friendly group who are happy to support you with your problems and encourage you in your successes. If you have a child under the age of two, we have plenty of groups, clubs and events for you to join. Manor Garden Welfare Trust are also able to arrange one-to-one support for…
Find out more »CRAFT-ernoon at Belsize Community Library
Have you always wanted to know how to knit and crochet, but never had a chance to learn? Are you sure you used to know how to sew in the past, but somehow you can't remember how? Do you have a half-completed scarf or pair of socks that you just don't know when or how to finish? They say making things with your hands is good for your mental health (and your blood pressure!), but getting stuck in the early…
Find out more »Little Artists Club
An arts and crafts club for young artists from 3 years up! Painting, drawing, and working in mixed media with volunteers from Belsize Community Library. Free, but donations gratefully accepted!
Find out more »Yoga with Charli – Intermediate
Vinyasa Flow Yoga class for Intermediates hosted by Yoga with Charli at the library. (Note: this is an external event, not organised by The Winch or Belsize Community Library.) Prices First Class £5 (half price-cash only) Drop in: £10 6 Class Pack £54 Classes can be booked online in advance, or you can pay cash on arrival. 6 class packs have a 6 month expiry. Loyalty cards are stamped with every purchase. 1 free class after 10 purchases. Mats,…
Find out more »English Rhyme Time
Repetition of rhymes and singing supports language and literacy development. Join volunteers from Belsize Community Library and sing along to beloved nursery rhymes and childhood songs. For children from newborn onwards (and their parents!). Free, but donations gratefully accepted.
Find out more »English Conversation Class
Would you like to improve your English? Join us on Tuesdays at 1pm for conversation classes. Speaking English with other people is the best way to improve your language skills. Even if you feel shy at first, you will become more confident through talking and making friends. Organised by the Rotary Club of Hampstead with Belsize Community Library.
Find out more »Story Time!
Join us on Tuesdays at 4pm for a story telling session! Bring your children to hear their favourite picture books read aloud in a lively and fun environment. Recommended for young children who like being read to.
Find out more »Yoga with Charli – Beginners
A Level 1 Yoga class for beginners hosted by Yoga with Charli at the library. (Note: this is an external event, not organised by The Winch or Belsize Community Library.) Prices First Class £5 (half price-cash only) Drop in: £10 6 Class Pack £54 Classes can be booked online in advance, or you can pay cash on arrival. 6 class packs have a 6 month expiry. Loyalty cards are stamped with every purchase. 1 free class after 10 purchases. …
Find out more »French Rhyme Time
Children who know more than one language have a better capacity for learning new concepts quickly. Join Belsize Community Library volunteers in singing and celebrating French children's rhymes both traditional and new. 10:15 a.m., every Wednesday.
Find out more »IT for over 60s
It seems impossible to get by these days without computers, but they can be so confusing Come down to Belsize Community Library on Wednesdays at 1:15pm to talk to our volunteers about your software worries. We will do our best to help you become more comfortable with your PC, tablet or smartphone.
Find out more »Banned Book Club!
Belsize Community Library's own book club looks at literature through the lens of censorship. Usually on the third Wednesday of every month, at 7pm, we meet to discuss a different banned book. Some have been banned by censors in the UK, some by other governments or organisations. Why were these books banned? What effect did it have on the book's reception and the wider society that banned it? What relevance does the book have to us? For each session we…
Find out more »No Homework Reading Group with Robert Hudson
Reading groups are a great way to get together with other interested people and talk about how writing works for us. But making sure you've read the relevant book in advance can feel awfully like homework! This "Reading Round"-style group, led by novelist Robert Hudson, works differently. - There's no advance reading required. - Numbers are limited (a group of 12-16) but the room will be friendly and non-judgemental. - Every week, we'll read out a short story or other…
Find out more »Science Tots!
An exciting new drop in for children of 7 and under accompanied by their parent/carer. With a strong emphasis on learning through play these educational but fun sessions offer children a first introduction to simple science topics. Each week there will be a variety of activities set out and a different Science/Nature theme which the children will explore through fun investigation, messy play and art and crafts. ScienceTots is delivered by friendly experienced staff with a background in science and…
Find out more »Somali Parents’ Peer Support Group
A group for Somali speaking parents or carers of children aged 2 and under. Arranged with the Manor Garden Welfare Trust. Please join us for a chat! We are a friendly group who are happy to support you with your problems and encourage you in your successes. If you have a child under the age of two, we have plenty of groups, clubs and events for you to join. Manor Garden Welfare Trust are also able to arrange one-to-one support for…
Find out more »Little Artists Club
An arts and crafts club for young artists from 3 years up! Painting, drawing, and working in mixed media with volunteers from Belsize Community Library. Free, but donations gratefully accepted!
Find out more »Yoga with Charli – Intermediate
Vinyasa Flow Yoga class for Intermediates hosted by Yoga with Charli at the library. (Note: this is an external event, not organised by The Winch or Belsize Community Library.) Prices First Class £5 (half price-cash only) Drop in: £10 6 Class Pack £54 Classes can be booked online in advance, or you can pay cash on arrival. 6 class packs have a 6 month expiry. Loyalty cards are stamped with every purchase. 1 free class after 10 purchases. Mats,…
Find out more »English Rhyme Time
Repetition of rhymes and singing supports language and literacy development. Join volunteers from Belsize Community Library and sing along to beloved nursery rhymes and childhood songs. For children from newborn onwards (and their parents!). Free, but donations gratefully accepted.
Find out more »English Conversation Class
Would you like to improve your English? Join us on Tuesdays at 1pm for conversation classes. Speaking English with other people is the best way to improve your language skills. Even if you feel shy at first, you will become more confident through talking and making friends. Organised by the Rotary Club of Hampstead with Belsize Community Library.
Find out more »Story Time!
Join us on Tuesdays at 4pm for a story telling session! Bring your children to hear their favourite picture books read aloud in a lively and fun environment. Recommended for young children who like being read to.
Find out more »Yoga with Charli – Beginners
A Level 1 Yoga class for beginners hosted by Yoga with Charli at the library. (Note: this is an external event, not organised by The Winch or Belsize Community Library.) Prices First Class £5 (half price-cash only) Drop in: £10 6 Class Pack £54 Classes can be booked online in advance, or you can pay cash on arrival. 6 class packs have a 6 month expiry. Loyalty cards are stamped with every purchase. 1 free class after 10 purchases. …
Find out more »French Rhyme Time
Children who know more than one language have a better capacity for learning new concepts quickly. Join Belsize Community Library volunteers in singing and celebrating French children's rhymes both traditional and new. 10:15 a.m., every Wednesday.
Find out more »IT for over 60s
It seems impossible to get by these days without computers, but they can be so confusing Come down to Belsize Community Library on Wednesdays at 1:15pm to talk to our volunteers about your software worries. We will do our best to help you become more comfortable with your PC, tablet or smartphone.
Find out more »Belsize Community Yoga
We want to make yoga available to everyone. We want to provide access to benefits from yoga practice to people on low income and/or health conditions who can’t afford yoga classes. Classes are donation based; you can give as much or as little as you can. All money goes to the library. Drop in. Second Wednesday of every month at 6:45pm.
Find out more »No Homework Reading Group with Robert Hudson
Reading groups are a great way to get together with other interested people and talk about how writing works for us. But making sure you've read the relevant book in advance can feel awfully like homework! This "Reading Round"-style group, led by novelist Robert Hudson, works differently. - There's no advance reading required. - Numbers are limited (a group of 12-16) but the room will be friendly and non-judgemental. - Every week, we'll read out a short story or other…
Find out more »Science Tots!
An exciting new drop in for children of 7 and under accompanied by their parent/carer. With a strong emphasis on learning through play these educational but fun sessions offer children a first introduction to simple science topics. Each week there will be a variety of activities set out and a different Science/Nature theme which the children will explore through fun investigation, messy play and art and crafts. ScienceTots is delivered by friendly experienced staff with a background in science and…
Find out more »Comics Creator Workshop
The Comic Creators Workshop is a bi-monthly meet up for anyone that creates Comics, Graphic Novels and Comic Strips. Whether you’re an absolute beginner, looking to improve, or gain new skills, this is the place to be. Run by Comic Book Artist and Writer, Chris Geary, the sessions will include lessons on everything to do with comics, including Writing, Inking and Lettering. We will meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month from 7 to 9pm. It's £10 per session or £50…
Find out more »Belsize Community Open Mic Night
The popular Belsize open mic is held at the library every second and fourth Friday of the month. Performers sign up at 6.30 pm and the show starts at 7.00 pm. Each act gets two songs or a maximum of ten minutes. House piano and guitar available; poetry and spoken word welcome. £3 suggested donation includes a drink and light refreshments. Hosted by Dan Sandman. facebook.com/groups/belsize.open.mic/
Find out more »Somali Parents’ Peer Support Group
A group for Somali speaking parents or carers of children aged 2 and under. Arranged with the Manor Garden Welfare Trust. Please join us for a chat! We are a friendly group who are happy to support you with your problems and encourage you in your successes. If you have a child under the age of two, we have plenty of groups, clubs and events for you to join. Manor Garden Welfare Trust are also able to arrange one-to-one support for…
Find out more »Little Artists Club
An arts and crafts club for young artists from 3 years up! Painting, drawing, and working in mixed media with volunteers from Belsize Community Library. Free, but donations gratefully accepted!
Find out more »Yoga with Charli – Intermediate
Vinyasa Flow Yoga class for Intermediates hosted by Yoga with Charli at the library. (Note: this is an external event, not organised by The Winch or Belsize Community Library.) Prices First Class £5 (half price-cash only) Drop in: £10 6 Class Pack £54 Classes can be booked online in advance, or you can pay cash on arrival. 6 class packs have a 6 month expiry. Loyalty cards are stamped with every purchase. 1 free class after 10 purchases. Mats,…
Find out more »English Rhyme Time
Repetition of rhymes and singing supports language and literacy development. Join volunteers from Belsize Community Library and sing along to beloved nursery rhymes and childhood songs. For children from newborn onwards (and their parents!). Free, but donations gratefully accepted.
Find out more »English Conversation Class
Would you like to improve your English? Join us on Tuesdays at 1pm for conversation classes. Speaking English with other people is the best way to improve your language skills. Even if you feel shy at first, you will become more confident through talking and making friends. Organised by the Rotary Club of Hampstead with Belsize Community Library.
Find out more »Story Time!
Join us on Tuesdays at 4pm for a story telling session! Bring your children to hear their favourite picture books read aloud in a lively and fun environment. Recommended for young children who like being read to.
Find out more »Yoga with Charli – Beginners
A Level 1 Yoga class for beginners hosted by Yoga with Charli at the library. (Note: this is an external event, not organised by The Winch or Belsize Community Library.) Prices First Class £5 (half price-cash only) Drop in: £10 6 Class Pack £54 Classes can be booked online in advance, or you can pay cash on arrival. 6 class packs have a 6 month expiry. Loyalty cards are stamped with every purchase. 1 free class after 10 purchases. …
Find out more »April 2020
French Rhyme Time
Children who know more than one language have a better capacity for learning new concepts quickly. Join Belsize Community Library volunteers in singing and celebrating French children's rhymes both traditional and new. 10:15 a.m., every Wednesday.
Find out more »IT for over 60s
It seems impossible to get by these days without computers, but they can be so confusing Come down to Belsize Community Library on Wednesdays at 1:15pm to talk to our volunteers about your software worries. We will do our best to help you become more comfortable with your PC, tablet or smartphone.
Find out more »No Homework Reading Group with Robert Hudson
Reading groups are a great way to get together with other interested people and talk about how writing works for us. But making sure you've read the relevant book in advance can feel awfully like homework! This "Reading Round"-style group, led by novelist Robert Hudson, works differently. - There's no advance reading required. - Numbers are limited (a group of 12-16) but the room will be friendly and non-judgemental. - Every week, we'll read out a short story or other…
Find out more »Science Tots!
An exciting new drop in for children of 7 and under accompanied by their parent/carer. With a strong emphasis on learning through play these educational but fun sessions offer children a first introduction to simple science topics. Each week there will be a variety of activities set out and a different Science/Nature theme which the children will explore through fun investigation, messy play and art and crafts. ScienceTots is delivered by friendly experienced staff with a background in science and…
Find out more »Somali Parents’ Peer Support Group
A group for Somali speaking parents or carers of children aged 2 and under. Arranged with the Manor Garden Welfare Trust. Please join us for a chat! We are a friendly group who are happy to support you with your problems and encourage you in your successes. If you have a child under the age of two, we have plenty of groups, clubs and events for you to join. Manor Garden Welfare Trust are also able to arrange one-to-one support for…
Find out more »CRAFT-ernoon at Belsize Community Library
Have you always wanted to know how to knit and crochet, but never had a chance to learn? Are you sure you used to know how to sew in the past, but somehow you can't remember how? Do you have a half-completed scarf or pair of socks that you just don't know when or how to finish? They say making things with your hands is good for your mental health (and your blood pressure!), but getting stuck in the early…
Find out more »Little Artists Club
An arts and crafts club for young artists from 3 years up! Painting, drawing, and working in mixed media with volunteers from Belsize Community Library. Free, but donations gratefully accepted!
Find out more »Yoga with Charli – Intermediate
Vinyasa Flow Yoga class for Intermediates hosted by Yoga with Charli at the library. (Note: this is an external event, not organised by The Winch or Belsize Community Library.) Prices First Class £5 (half price-cash only) Drop in: £10 6 Class Pack £54 Classes can be booked online in advance, or you can pay cash on arrival. 6 class packs have a 6 month expiry. Loyalty cards are stamped with every purchase. 1 free class after 10 purchases. Mats,…
Find out more »English Rhyme Time
Repetition of rhymes and singing supports language and literacy development. Join volunteers from Belsize Community Library and sing along to beloved nursery rhymes and childhood songs. For children from newborn onwards (and their parents!). Free, but donations gratefully accepted.
Find out more »English Conversation Class
Would you like to improve your English? Join us on Tuesdays at 1pm for conversation classes. Speaking English with other people is the best way to improve your language skills. Even if you feel shy at first, you will become more confident through talking and making friends. Organised by the Rotary Club of Hampstead with Belsize Community Library.
Find out more »Story Time!
Join us on Tuesdays at 4pm for a story telling session! Bring your children to hear their favourite picture books read aloud in a lively and fun environment. Recommended for young children who like being read to.
Find out more »Yoga with Charli – Beginners
A Level 1 Yoga class for beginners hosted by Yoga with Charli at the library. (Note: this is an external event, not organised by The Winch or Belsize Community Library.) Prices First Class £5 (half price-cash only) Drop in: £10 6 Class Pack £54 Classes can be booked online in advance, or you can pay cash on arrival. 6 class packs have a 6 month expiry. Loyalty cards are stamped with every purchase. 1 free class after 10 purchases. …
Find out more »French Rhyme Time
Children who know more than one language have a better capacity for learning new concepts quickly. Join Belsize Community Library volunteers in singing and celebrating French children's rhymes both traditional and new. 10:15 a.m., every Wednesday.
Find out more »IT for over 60s
It seems impossible to get by these days without computers, but they can be so confusing Come down to Belsize Community Library on Wednesdays at 1:15pm to talk to our volunteers about your software worries. We will do our best to help you become more comfortable with your PC, tablet or smartphone.
Find out more »Belsize Community Yoga
We want to make yoga available to everyone. We want to provide access to benefits from yoga practice to people on low income and/or health conditions who can’t afford yoga classes. Classes are donation based; you can give as much or as little as you can. All money goes to the library. Drop in. Second Wednesday of every month at 6:45pm.
Find out more »No Homework Reading Group with Robert Hudson
Reading groups are a great way to get together with other interested people and talk about how writing works for us. But making sure you've read the relevant book in advance can feel awfully like homework! This "Reading Round"-style group, led by novelist Robert Hudson, works differently. - There's no advance reading required. - Numbers are limited (a group of 12-16) but the room will be friendly and non-judgemental. - Every week, we'll read out a short story or other…
Find out more »Science Tots!
An exciting new drop in for children of 7 and under accompanied by their parent/carer. With a strong emphasis on learning through play these educational but fun sessions offer children a first introduction to simple science topics. Each week there will be a variety of activities set out and a different Science/Nature theme which the children will explore through fun investigation, messy play and art and crafts. ScienceTots is delivered by friendly experienced staff with a background in science and…
Find out more »Comics Creator Workshop
The Comic Creators Workshop is a bi-monthly meet up for anyone that creates Comics, Graphic Novels and Comic Strips. Whether you’re an absolute beginner, looking to improve, or gain new skills, this is the place to be. Run by Comic Book Artist and Writer, Chris Geary, the sessions will include lessons on everything to do with comics, including Writing, Inking and Lettering. We will meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month from 7 to 9pm. It's £10 per session or £50…
Find out more »Belsize Community Open Mic Night
The popular Belsize open mic is held at the library every second and fourth Friday of the month. Performers sign up at 6.30 pm and the show starts at 7.00 pm. Each act gets two songs or a maximum of ten minutes. House piano and guitar available; poetry and spoken word welcome. £3 suggested donation includes a drink and light refreshments. Hosted by Dan Sandman. facebook.com/groups/belsize.open.mic/
Find out more »Somali Parents’ Peer Support Group
A group for Somali speaking parents or carers of children aged 2 and under. Arranged with the Manor Garden Welfare Trust. Please join us for a chat! We are a friendly group who are happy to support you with your problems and encourage you in your successes. If you have a child under the age of two, we have plenty of groups, clubs and events for you to join. Manor Garden Welfare Trust are also able to arrange one-to-one support for…
Find out more »Little Artists Club
An arts and crafts club for young artists from 3 years up! Painting, drawing, and working in mixed media with volunteers from Belsize Community Library. Free, but donations gratefully accepted!
Find out more »Councillors’ Surgery for Belsize Ward
A monthly drop-in surgery with Lib Dem Councillors for Belsize Ward, Luisa Porritt and Tom Simon. You are welcome to come in and meet with your local ward councillors, to discuss any issues or concerns you may have about life in Belsize Ward. This is an informal opportunity to meet your local representatives. No booking is required.
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