Monday 22 December, 10.30am--12.30pm.  Join the family festive fun!  For 3- to 9-year-olds.  www.Kiddirama.com/rock-Rhyme-story-time.  For more information Email kiddirama@mail.com

One-to-one reading sessions for  children aged 5 to 11; 20-minute sessions per child.  A great way to improve their literacy skills and boost their confidence.  Term-time only. Booking essential; call library staff on 020-8274-5789 to check availability.

Under 16s of any ability.  Drop in, there's no need to book. 

Coding for kids.

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.

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.

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

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

Join in the fun with our weekly craft session. Ages 3-11. No booking required.  Term-time only.

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.

Saturday 6 December, 2.00pm--3.00pm (for watercolour Christmas cards)
Saturday 13 December 11.00am--noon (for recycled Snowmen craft) 

Join in the fun and let's get Christmassy!  For ages 3 to 11; children must be accompanied by a adult/guardian. No need to book.

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

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.