Friends of Cricklewood Library

Friends of Cricklewood Library Friends of Cricklewood Library is a charity that has grown from a voluntary group.

Community-run library in North West London 📚
Keeping books, culture, learning and connection alive — with concerts, events, volunteering and plenty of tea.
🌐 cricklewoodlibrary.org.uk We reopened our library at 152 Olive Road, London NW26UY in October 2021, ten years after it was closed down. http://www.cricklewoodlibrary.org.uk/
FOCL is registered as a charity, no 1168183. Cricklewood Library was built by the community in 1929, to serve the community growing around it.

17/06/2026

🎻 An evening of beautiful live music awaits… 🎹

Join us for June’s Last Friday at the Library as Trio Taliesin bring together the rich sounds of cello, violin and piano for a special summer concert.

Whether you’re a classical music enthusiast or simply looking for a relaxing Friday evening, this promises to be a wonderful opportunity to enjoy live music in the intimate setting of Cricklewood Library.

📅 Friday 26 June
🕢 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
📍 Cricklewood Library

Bring a friend, settle in, and let the music do the rest. 🎶

Tickets are available now via our website.

Thanks for being a top engager and making it onto my weekly engagement list! 🎉 Margaret Ramage, Leroy Simpson, Sandy Cla...
16/06/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it onto my weekly engagement list! 🎉 Margaret Ramage, Leroy Simpson, Sandy Clayton

🎶 CrickleSingers Summer Concert 🎶Looking for a lovely summer evening filled with music and community spirit?Join the won...
15/06/2026

🎶 CrickleSingers Summer Concert 🎶

Looking for a lovely summer evening filled with music and community spirit?

Join the wonderful CrickleSingers for their Summer Concert on Thursday 9 July at St Gabriel’s Church, Willesden Green.

The concert is in aid of CAP Debt Centre and Hope Café, supporting important local work in our community.

📅 Thursday 9 July
🕢 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm)
📍 St Gabriel’s Church, Walm Lane, Willesden Green, NW2 4RX

Entry is free, with a suggested donation of £5.

Come along, enjoy an uplifting evening of music, and support two fantastic local causes at the same time. 💚

🎶 International Make Music Day at Cricklewood Library 🎶Join us for an afternoon of music, singing and community as we ce...
14/06/2026

🎶 International Make Music Day at Cricklewood Library 🎶

Join us for an afternoon of music, singing and community as we celebrate International Make Music Day.

There’ll be something for everyone, from community choirs and ukulele performances to singalongs for adults and children. Whether you love to sing, play, listen or simply enjoy being part of a joyful community event, we’d love to see you there.

✨ Choir performances
✨ Ukulele music
✨ Singalongs for all ages
✨ Family-friendly activities
✨ Free to attend

Come along for a relaxed afternoon filled with music, laughter and community spirit.

📅 Sunday 21 June
📍 Cricklewood Library

🎵 If you could choose one song for everyone to sing together, what would it be?

Cricklewood Library

🦆 The Ugly Duckling for Adults – Storytelling WorkshopWe’re delighted to welcome Denise Winn back to Cricklewood Library...
10/06/2026

🦆 The Ugly Duckling for Adults – Storytelling Workshop

We’re delighted to welcome Denise Winn back to Cricklewood Library for what promises to be a thoughtful, enjoyable and engaging afternoon.

Using The Ugly Duckling as a starting point, this workshop will explore themes of identity, belonging and transformation, while opening up new perspectives and ways of thinking.

Denise is a published writer and psychotherapist with more than 25 years’ experience. Those who met her through The Mummers’ Play will already know her warmth, insight and ability to make everyone feel welcome.

This is not a lecture, but a relaxed and interactive workshop where stories become a way of understanding ourselves and the world around us.

📅 Saturday 20 June
⏰ 2pm–4pm
📍 Cricklewood Library

🎟 £10 General Admission
🎟 £5 Concession

We’d love to know: what childhood story has stayed with you over the years?

🦆 The Ugly Duckling for AdultsSome stories stay with us for a lifetime.Join writer and psychotherapist Denise Winn for a...
10/06/2026

🦆 The Ugly Duckling for Adults

Some stories stay with us for a lifetime.

Join writer and psychotherapist Denise Winn for a relaxed and thought-provoking afternoon exploring identity, belonging and transformation through the timeless story of The Ugly Duckling.

Denise brings over 25 years of experience, along with warmth, insight and an engaging style that many of you may remember from The Mummers’ Play.

Whether you’re interested in storytelling, personal reflection, or simply spending an afternoon exploring ideas with others, this promises to be a fascinating workshop.

📅 Saturday 20 June
⏰ 2pm–4pm
📍 Cricklewood Library

🎟 £10 General Admission | £5 Concession

Have you ever read a childhood story differently as an adult?

Two of our volunteers, Sam and Sandy, representing Cricklewood library at the National Literacy Trust’s Big Lunch hosted...
06/06/2026

Two of our volunteers, Sam and Sandy, representing Cricklewood library at the National Literacy Trust’s Big Lunch hosted by Southwark Cathedral.

Two of our volunteers, Sam and Sandy, representing Cricklewood library at the National Literacy Trust’s Big Lunch hosted...
06/06/2026

Two of our volunteers, Sam and Sandy, representing Cricklewood library at the National Literacy Trust’s Big Lunch hosted by Southwark Cathedral.







Some stories are difficult to watch, but important to hear.This July, CrickleFlicks presents The Voice of Hind Rajab — a...
04/06/2026

Some stories are difficult to watch, but important to hear.

This July, CrickleFlicks presents The Voice of Hind Rajab — an award-winning film based on the real story of five-year-old Hind Rajab and the efforts to rescue her during the conflict in Gaza.

A powerful and thought-provoking film, followed by an open discussion afterwards.

📅 Sunday 12 July
🕡 6:30pm
📍 Cricklewood Library

Have you ever watched a film that stayed with you for days afterwards?

🎬 Our June CrickleFlicks film night is nearly here!This month we’re showing Song Sung Blue — a warm, uplifting film insp...
02/06/2026

🎬 Our June CrickleFlicks film night is nearly here!

This month we’re showing Song Sung Blue — a warm, uplifting film inspired by a true story and starring Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman.

The story follows two ordinary people who unexpectedly form a Neil Diamond tribute band and discover friendship, purpose and a second chance at following their dreams.

It’s funny, touching and full of music — one of those films that leaves you smiling on the way home.

We’ll also have our usual relaxed discussion afterwards for anyone who’d like to stay and chat about the film.

📅 Sunday 14 June
🕡 6:30pm
📍 Cricklewood Library

Have you ever seen a film that completely lifted your mood? We’d love some recommendations for future CrickleFlicks nights 🎥😊





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152 Olive Road
London
NW26UY

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 1pm
Friday 3pm - 6pm
Saturday 9:30am - 2pm

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