Life Drawing at the Library - Mondays at 7pm
Jul
27
to Jan 5

Life Drawing at the Library - Mondays at 7pm

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Life drawing at the Upper Norwood Library Hub on Mondays, 7-9.30pm.

This is a relaxed, informal class open to all skill levels, from absolute beginners wanting to try their hands at something new, or experienced artists looking to sharpen their observational skills through life drawing.

With a different model each week, and a variety of pose lengths from quick, dynamic warm-ups to extended poses that allow for deep and close observation, our tutor is there to give you as much (or as little!) guidance as you would like in the life room.

Expect a warm and welcoming group who are keen to chat all things technique and materials. We always end with a run through of the work made on the night (participation optional of course!) to chat through what people enjoyed, found tricky, and what they might want to try at the next session!

Emily who runs the class is currently part of the Drawing Year 2026, an intensive postgraduate course at the Royal Drawing School focussing on the importance of observational drawing. 

Booking in advance is essential in order to confirm capacity before each session. 

£20 for 2 hours - concessions available. 

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Free English & Maths Support - Wednesdays & Thursdays 4:30-6pm
Sep
24
to Jul 2

Free English & Maths Support - Wednesdays & Thursdays 4:30-6pm

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Join us for an enriching experience where education meets fun and support is provided free of charge. The Upper Norwood Library Hub proudly presents an exclusive programme designed to empower children and their families who are currently receiving benefits related free school meals.

The sessions will be delivered by a literacy and numeracy specialist who has expertise in engaging children and young in key stage 1 & 2 and supported by a team of learning volunteers.

Time & day: Wednesdays  4:30pm-6pm and Thursdays 4:30pm-6pm. This programme runs in term time only. Come for 1 or 2 sessions a week.

Starts Wednesday September 24th - Pre- Register today as places go quickly!

Places available on a rolling basis for Lambeth children age 5-8 who are in receipt of benefits related free school meals. 

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Parents/carers can stay and join in with learning or drop off (with learning materials to take home).

If you have more than one child then you will need to book multiple spaces.

A minimum of 15 sessions are recommended to get the most from this programme.  

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Santa's Grotto - 14th, 20th, 21st & 22nd December 2025
Dec
14
to Dec 22

Santa's Grotto - 14th, 20th, 21st & 22nd December 2025

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Santa is coming to the Upper Norwood Library Hub — and he can’t wait to meet you!

Each family will enjoy a private 1-to-1 visit with Santa, where every child receives a special gift and plenty of time to share their Christmas wishes.

But the magic doesn’t stop there!

🎨 Get creative at our festive craft station, where little hands can make a Christmas keepsake.

☕ Then design your very own luxury hot chocolate, complete with marshmallows, sprinkles, and whipped cream or Mulled Wine option for adults — The perfect winter treat!

🎁 Tickets:

  • Children: £7 (includes a gift & festive drink)

  • Adults: £3 (includes festive drink)

  • Under 1s: £3 (includes a small present)

✨ Add a touch of sparkle with a Personalised Christmas Bauble – just £3.50, engraved with the name of your choice.

14th, 20th, 21st & 22nd December 2025

🎅 Booking essential — spaces are limited!

Let the wonder begin — join us for a magical, memory-filled Christmas experience your family will treasure forever. ❤️

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Got any questions? Feel free to email us at info@unlt.org.

By booking this experience at the Upper Norwood Library Hub, you’re not just making memories, you’re also supporting our local community, helping fund lifelong learning, social inclusion programmes, and making art and performance accessible to everyone.

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WinterWonder Hub: 2-Day Holiday Camp - 22nd & 23rd December 2025
Dec
22
to Dec 23

WinterWonder Hub: 2-Day Holiday Camp - 22nd & 23rd December 2025

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Get ready for two days of festive creativity, sparkle, and imagination at WinterWonder Hub!

Join us for a magical hands-on workshop where children can craft, paint, and create their own Christmas treasures to take home.

✨ Activities include:

🍪 Decorate your own gingerbread men

❄️ Make your own snow globe

🎨 Design your own Christmas ornaments

🎁 Create handmade gifts — choose from jewellery making, bath salts, mini canvas painting, a festive popcorn mix, or painting your own ceramic mug.

🖌️ Plus even more festive arts and crafts fun! You can make reindeer hats and Christmas crowns, design and decorate your own festive cards, create paper snowflakes and 3D trees, make Santa and elf puppets, and build your very own winter wonderland collage.

🎶 Expect joyful tunes, festive vibes, and plenty of sparkle for the whole family!

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📍 Location: Upper Norwood Library Hub

📅 Dates: Monday 22nd December & Tuesday 23rd December 2025

🕒 Time: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

💰 Tickets: £35 per child | £31.50 sibling discount

Perfect for children aged 5 and above — all materials provided.

Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid missing the magic!

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Big Fish Little Fish @ UNLH: (Early) NYE Family Rave - 30th December 2025
Dec
30
12:00 PM12:00

Big Fish Little Fish @ UNLH: (Early) NYE Family Rave - 30th December 2025

The Upper Norwood Library Hub is bringing award winning, original family rave sensation Big Fish Little Fish under its roof again! This magical event is an early New Year celebration for all the family.

This unique event will have 3 floors of fun with famed DJFood on the decks playing one of his eclectic sets including rave, house, hip hop and even disco! Ultimate party set. A ‘midnight’ countdown and NYE celebration!

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BFLF take the banging tunes, unity and escapism you remember from the classic days of rave and bring them to a family audience. Created by families for families, BFLF is the result of decades of clubbing/festival experience.

You can party to the best in dance music with a toddler on your shoulders, a drink in your hand and a smile on your face at the library.

Dance with your little ones amongst confetti cannons, bubbles and giant balloons and take part in the parachute dance finale.

Get crafting with Wheadon’s Wacky Crafts at the craft tables, plus colour in a giant mural or visit the baby chill-out zone.

Doxa Faces and Body Painting will provide a facepainting stall (children must be over 2 to be painted) £11/8 adult/child. Card and cash.

Buggy parking, baby changing facilities and friendly stewards help things run smoothly and safely.

Licensed bar for the adults.

BFLF is primarily aimed at families with 0-8 year olds but older siblings are welcome.

Fancy dress (optional): festive fun – see the new year in, in style!

Dance, laugh, craft and be daft with us!

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WinterWonder Hub 2-Day Children's Camp - 22nd & 23rd Dec 2025
Nov
5
3:30 PM15:30

WinterWonder Hub 2-Day Children's Camp - 22nd & 23rd Dec 2025

Get ready for two days of festive creativity, sparkle, and imagination at WinterWonder Hub!

Join us for a magical hands-on workshop where children can bake, craft, paint, and create their own Christmas treasures to take home.

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✨ Activities include:

🍪 Decorate your own gingerbread men

❄️ Make your own snow globe

🎨 Design your own Christmas ornaments

🎁 Create handmade gifts – choose from:

  • Jewellery making

  • Bath salts

  • Mini canvas painting

  • Festive popcorn mix

  • Paint your own ceramic mug

🖌️ Plus more festive arts & crafts fun!

  • Make reindeer hats & Christmas crowns

  • Design and decorate festive cards

  • Create paper snowflakes and 3D trees

  • Make Santa and elf puppets

  • Build your own winter wonderland collage

🎶 Expect joyful tunes, festive vibes, and plenty of sparkle for the whole family!

📍 Location: Upper Norwood Library Hub

📅 Dates: Monday 22nd December & Tuesday 23rd December 2025

🕒 Time: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

💰 Tickets: £35 per child | £31.50 sibling discount

Perfect for children aged 5 and above — all materials provided.

Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid missing the magic!

Book your spot now!

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October Half Term 2025 1-Day Camps & Workshops - Monday 27th to Friday 31st October
Oct
27
to Oct 31

October Half Term 2025 1-Day Camps & Workshops - Monday 27th to Friday 31st October

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This half term we have a fantastic line-up of creative activities for children to enjoy from Monday 27th October to Friday 31st October.

Alongside a spooktacular Halloween edition of our camp Little Brushstrokes, we’ll have fun one-day workshops: Bake It ‘Til You Make It Cake Decorating Course, Bead Buddies Jewellery Club, Colour Lab & Art Experiments, Brush & Beyond Canvas Art, Little Spa Makers DIY Spa Day, and a Clay Day Pottery Workshop.

It’s the perfect chance for children to get hands-on, learn new skills, and let their creativity shine.

Book your tickets now!

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October Half Term 2025 Little Brushstrokes: Halloween Edition! - 27th, 28th, 30th & 31st October
Oct
27
to Oct 31

October Half Term 2025 Little Brushstrokes: Halloween Edition! - 27th, 28th, 30th & 31st October

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Join us for a week of spooktacular creativity!

Our much-loved Little Brushstrokes Camp is back with a Halloween twist — full of painting, crafts, and frightfully fun activities for children aged 5-11.

🖌️ Children will explore colours, textures, and techniques through hands-on art projects.

🎃 PLUS — each day features a special Halloween activity to bring out their spooky side!

Daily Halloween Fun:

  • 🧛 Monday – DIY Costume Making: Create capes, masks & spooky accessories.

  • 🎨 Tuesday – Trick-or-Treat Bag Decorating: Personalise your own goody bag

  • 👻 Thursday – Haunted House Collage: Build eerie scenes with recycled materials.

  • 🍬 Friday – Pumpkin Painting & Carving (safely supervised).

All sessions are facilitated by local artist Cherelle Morris and her team from Brushstrokes Art.

Come for the full week or book individual day tickets!

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Children's summer holiday camps & activities - Monday 28th July to Friday 22nd August 2025
Jul
28
to Aug 22

Children's summer holiday camps & activities - Monday 28th July to Friday 22nd August 2025

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Join us this summer for children’s holiday camps and one-day activity workshops at the Upper Norwood Library Hub in the heart of Crystal Palace. From art to athletics, baking to bath bombs, sewing to slime making, we’ve got all sorts of activities to entertain over the school holidays!

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Children’s Camps

Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm, for children aged 5-11

Little Brushstrokes Visual Arts Camp - 28th July - 1st August 2025 and 18th August - 22nd August 2025 - Discover new visual arts skills and learn about famous artists and their work with Cherelle and her team from Brushstrokes Art.

Colour Lab & Art Experiments Summer Camp - 4th August - 8th August 2025 - Dive into hands-on experiments mixing art and science, from fizzing rainbow reactions and giant bubble labs to UV painting and slime-making.

Artletics: Art, Craft and Sports: Summer Camp - 11th August - 15th August 2025 - Take part in a real sport, like football, basketball or athletics, and dive into a hands-on arts & crafts activity inspired by the world of movement.

one-day children’s activity workshops

Various days, 9:30am to 4pm, various ages

Bake It ‘Til You Make It! Cake Decorating Course - Mondays 28th July, 4th August, 11th August, 18th August - Walk away with new skills & a show-stopping cake creation each session (age 7+).

Stitch Squad: Sewing Adventures - Tuesdays and Thursdays 29th and 31st July, 5th, 7th, 12th 14th, 19th & 21st August - Learn to sew on a sewing machine & bring your ideas to life (age 7 to teens).

Bead Buddies: Handmade Jewellery Making Club - Wednesdays 30th July, 6th, 13th & 20th August - Design & create your own beautiful beaded accessories & take home something new (age 6+).

Clay Day: Pottery Workshop for Kids - Friday 1st August - From pinch pots to slab boxes, learn real ceramic techniques & explore your imagination through sculpting (age 5-11).

Twist & Dye: A Tie-Dye & Fabric Art Workshop - Friday 15th August - Explore the magic of tie-dye & fabric dyeing to design your own vibrant t-shirts, tote bags, & more (age 5-11).

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