Local Offer

Alert Bearsted Library is now open in its temporary premises at the Station Masters House. Station HouseWare StreetBearsted, MaidstoneKentME14 4PH

Meet new people, have a chat over a hot drink and have fun with your favourite craft - or try a new skill. All crafts and abilities welcome.

The Smerdon Centre supports adults with a learning disability. The Centre works with people to build their confidence develop skills and broaden opportunities. The activities offered include: Cooking and healthy eating Arts and crafts Creating greeting cards Film making Gardening Visits to the gym and…

Books Beyond Words is a fun reading group for adults with learning disabilities and their carers, in a safe and friendly environment.  Prepare yourself for lots of fun, chatter and laughter as we read through and talk about the book of the day.

Birchington Library is open for bookshelf browsing, pre-booked computer and WiFi sessions. We regret all of our library events and activities including Storytime, Talk Time, Rhyme Time, Digital Dens and groups are suspended until further notice. Any items on loan before the first lock-down have…

Colouring Group Make friends and relax while colouring together Every Tuesday 2:30pm - 3:30pm Birchington Library 

Craft and Chat Group Make friends and relax while enjoying crafts together  Fortnightly on Thursdays - 10:15am - 11:45am Birchington Library    

Reading groups are a great way of meeting people and sharing your views about books. Reading groups generate exciting debates and may lead you to consider books that you would never have imagined reading.

Reading groups are a great way of meeting people and sharing your views about books. Reading groups generate exciting debates and may lead you to consider books that you would never have imagined reading.

If you like to play Scrabble, or enjoy word-play, then this might be the club for you!