Green Libraries Week
This Green Libraries Week, we’re joining the National Year of Reading 2026 by highlighting the connection between reading, learning and environmental action. Browse the events below to find opportunities for all ages to explore sustainability, discover new books and get involved in your local library.
Archway Library, Hamlyn House, Highgate Hill, London, N19 5PH
Sequined CD Fish
Wednesday 21 October, 3-4.30pm
Transform an old CD into a sparkly fish, complete with fins and scales.
Cat and Mouse Library, 277 Camden Road, London, N7 0JN
Recycled CD Peacock Craft
Thursday 22 October, 3-4.30pm
Create your own fabulous peacock using a recycled CD and craft materials.
Central Library, 2 Fieldway Crescent, London, N5 1PF
3D Tipper Truck Picture
Saturday 17 October, 2.30-4pm
Upcycle a CD case into a striking 3D tipper truck image.
Finsbury Library, 245 St. John Street, London, EC1V 4NB
Junk Modelling Workshop
Wednesday 28 October, 2-3.30pm
Join us for a sustainable art session and have a go at creating your own junk model creations.
Drop-in session.
Lewis Carroll Children’s Library, 166 Copenhagen Street, London, N1 0ST
Paper Plate Earth Mosaic
Saturday 24 October, 2.30-4pm
Reuse scrap paper to make a colourful paper plate mosaic of the Earth.
Mildmay Library, 21-23 Mildmay Park, London, N1 4NA
Reuse, Remake, Recycle Saturday!
Saturday 24 October, 2-3.30pm
Create your own collage creature using a variety of recycled materials.
N4 Library, 26 Blackstock Road, London, N4 2DW
Mosaic Self-Portraits
Wednesday 28 October, 2.30-4pm
Make your own mosaic self-portrait using recycled materials.
North Library, Manor Gardens, London, N7 6JX
Community Mural Project
Tuesday 27 October, 2.30-4pm
Help create a mural for North Library using recycled and donated craft materials.
South Library, 115-117 Essex Rd, London, N1 2SL
Egg Carton Animal Portraits
Saturday 24 October, 2-3.30pm
Create amazing animal portraits by upcycling egg cartons and other craft materials.
West Library, Bridgeman Road, London, N1 1BD
Recycled CD Ladybirds
Saturday 24 October, 11am-12.30pm
Recycle an old CD to create a colourful ladybird to take home.
More Things to do
- Islington Assembly Hall
- Volunteering in Islington
- Playground equipment for disabled children
- Four accessible activities in Islington parks
- Community gardening in Cally Park
- Five things to do in parks
- Islington Borough Ladies FC football sessions
- Islington walking and running routes
- Five ways to explore Islington on foot
- Tufnell Park Market
- Whitecross Street Market
- Camden Passage
- Stroud Green Market
- Exmouth Market
- Archway Market
- Islington Farmers’ Market
- Chapel Market
- Nag’s Head indoor market
- Nag’s Head open-air weekend market
- Free accessible sports
- Over-55s men’s club
- Free fitness classes with Healthy Generations
- Park cuppa
- Best parks for… water fun
- Islington Square Market
- Free health and history walks
- Three ways to… keep kids active
- Finsbury Park Singers and Finsbury A Capella
- Free Friday lunchtime recitals
- Junior parkrun
- Family narrowboat trips
- Ladies’ football training
- Museum of Homelessness
- Summer Reading Challenge
- Free cycling lessons
- Age UK Islington get-togethers
- Olden Community Garden volunteering sessions
- Celebrating ten years of Islington Bereavement Service
- Black History Month 2025
- Volunteer gardening with The Garden Classroom
- Festive events
- Free repair and reuse events this winter
- Wellbeing walks with The Garden Classroom
- Islington menorah-lighting
- Community Gardening at Whittington Park
- Kick Off with a Verse
- Save energy this winter
- Stress management for father’s workshop
- Youth safety events: November
- Fast friends
- Glow in the Angel
- Free play session for under 5’s
- Protecting women and girls together
- Museum of Homelessness festive dog show
- Winter Reading Challenge at Islington Libraries
- Festive fun at libraries
- Autumn cultural things to do: November / December
- Cycling lessons for kids and teens
- Black Cultural Centre’s new art exhibition opens: ‘She Speaks’
- Learn green skills
- Winter cultural things to do: Jan – March
- Finsbury winter warmers
- Mildmay library reopening celebration
- Community gardening: Jan – April
- Gadget support
- Toy donation
- Adult swimming lessons
- Mencap Me Time programme: Jan – April
- Storytelling week: 2-9 February
- Free art workshops
- LGBTQ+ History Month: February
- Cycling lessons for kids and teens during half term
- National year of reading: February half term activities
- Free London Repair Week events
- Help shape the future of family support in Islington!
- The Minds Together Café: Feb – Dec
- Make the most of half-term in Islington: 16- 20 Feb
- Sports coaching opportunity
- Bookstart Storytime at your local Islington Library!
- Black owned business markets: 7-8 March
- Barnsbury’s first ever Book Festival
- The Alternative Bookfair
- London Canal Museum community open day
- Family Easter trail
- Youth safety events: Easter
- Autism and learning disabilities information event
- Spring cultural events: April – May
- The Big Day Out 2026
- Whittington Park Community Centre Makers Market
- Spring into nature at Islington Ecology Centre
- Islington Mind’s action for mental health community event
- National Trust’s Sky Gardening Challenge: free workshops
- Amwell 200
- Islington Grow Show 2026
- The Mix
- May half term crafts
- Summer workshops for refugees, asylum seekers and migrants
- Summer cultural events: July – September
- Free writing workshops
- Celebrating carers in Islington
- Learning Disability Week 2026
- Pride month in Islington: events and activities
- Free cycling sessions for kids and teens this half term
- Refugee Week at Islington Libraries
- Cally Festival 2026
- Love Parks Weeks 2026
- Islington Sustainability Fair 2026
- Read to the Beat
- Islington Boot Fair
- Summer support – activities and resources
- Dementia Information Fair
- The Talking Drum: Voices from the Andover Estate
- Exam results support and next steps
- Big City Bug Hunt
- East Asian Culture for Wellbeing
- Animals! A beastly history of human behaviour
- Green Libraries Week
- Celebrate Black History Month at Islington libraries
- Autumn cultural events