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Creative Communities

Creative Communities, events and activities in Colindale

Creative Communities is a Barnet Council initiative, led by the Library Service to deliver a programme of free events, activities and experiences specifically for the residents of Colindale. A wide range of exciting events are being planned and delivered for children, teens and adults. All events take place at Colindale library unless otherwise stated.

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Colindale through time pictures

100 Years of Colindale

Watch our new film showing the development of Colindale from a rural hay making area to a London suburb with factories, houses and the world famous Hendon Aerodrome.

Forthcoming events

ZooLab - an animal handling workshop

Turbo snail

Tuesday 11 April, 3.15pm to 4.15pm

Join us for a fun and interactive animal handling workshop with an expert ZooLab Ranger. You’ll meet a collection of exotic animals, mammals, insects, amphibians and arachnids.

This event is suitable for children 5-11 years old. 

Spaces are limited. Booking is essential.

Find out more and book tickets

Dinosaur Stories and Rhymes for under fives

Dinosaur story and rhymes for U5s

Wednesday 12 April, 2.30pm to 3pm

Join us for a celebration of dinosaurs

This event is suitable for children under five. 

Spaces are limited and booking is essential.

Booking opens at 9am on Friday 7 April

More Information and Booking

Bunny Puppet Workshop

Bunny puppet workshop

Thursday 13 April, 10:45am to 11.45am

Design and decorate your very own bunny puppet.

This event is suitable for children aged 3 – 6 years. 

Spaces are limited and booking is essential.

Booking opens at 9am on Friday 7 April

More Information and Booking

Tales from the Shed with Chickenshed

Chickenshed chicken puppet

Thursday 13 April, 2.30pm to 3.30pm 

Join us for some egg-tastic Easter fun! Tales From the Shed are fun, vibrant and interactive shows for children aged 0 to 6 years old.

There is no edge of the stage, and the audience and performers share the space to create a unique story inspired by the children’s imagination. With a spark of magic, the session will come to life through puppetry, music and movement as we follow the adventures and tales of our favourite characters.

Get ready to meet new friends, big and small, as you join us for a session of play, silliness and magic.

Find out more and book tickets

Regular activities at Colindale Library

Find out about regular events taking place at Colindale Library including Rhyme Time, Baby Bounce and Play, Lego Club and Conversation Cafe.