Tots 10.00am and babies 11.00am. Term-time only.  Suitable for children of 0 to 5 years.  Jam-packed with a story, drama, songs, movement and games.  Numbers are limited, so booking is essential.  For more information, see www.kiddirama.com/rock-rhyme-story-time.html or e-mail kiddirama@mail.com.    

Mondays from 3.45pm: a fantastic online reading programme aimed at ages 2-11, which can be accessed FREE for Merton Library card members.  Booking essential; via the Merton Libraries website (www.merton.gov.uk/libraryevents), or call the Library. 

Our (free) writing group, hosted by local author Joy Kluver.  Any type of literature, and any level of experience.  For information about how to join the group, which normally meets once every month, please ask at the Library front desk.

Tuesday 16 June, 10.30am -- 12 noon: Hospitals and Health in Merton.  Speaker: Sarah Gould, Merton Heritage Service.

Join us for free tea, coffee and biscuits, plus weekly activities during cold and chilly weather.  No booking required.

Weekly drop-in for over 60s. Get together for tea, cake, quiz, talks, trips out and much more. £2 a week to cover costs. For details, talk to library staff or call Gilli on 07505 914 348.

Meet Councillors Hina Bokhari, Robert Page and John Oliver are on hand to answer questions and queries from local residents. No booking required.

With Sarah McAlister, Tuesday 23 June, 5.30pm -- 7.30pm.  Textile workshops creating a textile tree out of repurposed materials.  Please book via website, www.merton.gov.uk/libraryevents. 

Craft and Conversation at West Barnes Library. A chance to get to know people in a relaxed setting. To join call the library on 020 8274 5789.

Feel calmer, stronger and more flexible with mindful breathing, powerful poses and gentle stretches. Book online at https://mertonlibraries.eventbrite.co.uk.

Last session of the year will be on 11th December.

Join George from GLL for a fun and gentle exercise class for the over 60's. This includes a mixture of different exercises including mobility, flexibility and core strength exercises. Booking is required.

​Book online at https://mertonlibraries.eventbrite.co.uk.

Drop by and join in our weekly scrabble group. No need to book.

Suitable for ages 4 to 10.  Children must be accompanied by an adult/guardian.   Please book online via www.merton.gov.uk/libraryevents.

Watercolour painting group for adults. Want to enjoy making art with like-minded people? Come and join us for a free session! Please bring your own materials. All levels welcome! Please note this is a social group and not a teaching class.

For further information, call us on 0208 274 5789.

Free homework help during term-time with volunteers on hand to help your child with their homework. Children will benefit from a space to study, access to a wide selection of books and internet access. Ages 5-11. Term time only.

Please note, our volunteers provide support and not all are trained teachers. Parental supervision is required. For more information and to book, please contact library staff on 020 8274 5789 or via e-mail at library.westbarnes@merton.gov.uk.

Every fourth Saturday of the month. Sensory toys, books and a colourful bubble machine in our circus-themed children's library.  Book via the Libraries website or via 020 8274 5789.

Suitable for ages 3-11; children must be accompanied by an adult/guardian.  Join in the fun and let's get crafty!  Mo need to book, just turn up! 

Every Saturday from 2.00pm -- 4.00pm.  One-to-one support for any tech-related problems.  Limited space; so to book your place, please call the library on 0208-274-5789. 

3.00pm -- 4.00pm.  From Saturday 7 February -- then every other Saturday.  Suitable for ages 6-9 years.  Please book via the website, www.merton.gov.uk/libraryevents. 

The book club meet once a month in the library (not always on the same day of the week).  For details, ask library staff.