Honeywood’s Tea Rooms are hosting musicians from Carshalton Jazz as part of the 2026 Carshalton Festival. Why not stop by to enjoy an array of refreshments while taking in the beautiful views of Carshalton Ponds and listening to some soothing jazz beats. Some colourful yarn bombing will also be adorning the area courtesy of CAOS 2026 artist, Creative Carol. Colours and sounds to fully lighten your mood.FREE, drop in, cafe tables on a first come first served basis.
Carshalton Festival runs from 27 June - 5 July 2026
For further details about what's on: https://www.carshaltonfestival.com/ (https://www.carshaltonfestival.com/)
Talk Club is a free, confidential talking and listening group for men aged 18+. Led by a trained Talk Club Captain, each session offers a safe, welcoming space for men to check in, talk honestly, and support their mental fitness.
There is no need to register. Just come along, take a seat, and join the conversation at your own pace.
Talk Club begins with one simple question: How are you? Out of 10?
For more information, email olusegun.obafemi@sutton.gov.uk
At this free family drop-in workshop, children will learn about and draw historic ships, seafarers and sea monsters! Then they'll craft customisable card ships and monsters to take home.Local arts educator Mark Pembrey will be present throughout the session. Family participation is encouraged and parents/guardians are asked to stay with their children while they draw and craft.No booking required. Just turn up.This workshop is provided as part of Quickdraw History Comics, a programme of historically-themed comic drawing workshops at Whitehall Historic House, supported by the London Borough of Sutton Neighbourhood Fund. Look out for more free Quickdraw History Comics events throughout 2026.
Calling all future innovators, gamers and racing fans!
Ever wondered how Formula One cars are so fast? Join regional F1 in Schools winners, KINETIC H.E.R., for an action-packed, hands-on afternoon where you learn how science moves at 100mph!
This is not just a quiet library lecture; it's an interactive experience where children get to test, build and play, while parents discover how simple school science can inspire future engineers.
Part of our Getting Started with AI workshop cycle.
Curious about tools like ChatGPT, Gemini or Copilot? This beginner-friendly session will introduce generative AI and explain how it can be used to create text, images, ideas, summaries and more.
We’ll explore what generative AI can do, what it cannot do, and how to use it safely and effectively. This session is ideal for anyone who wants to understand the basics and try simple prompts in a supportive environment.
No previous experience with AI is required.
Come and take a closer look at some of the finds discovered along the Thames foreshore by local mudlarks. This small exhibition will be on display within the Family History Centre at Sutton Central Library (level 2.)
Free, drop in during regular staffed open times
Part of our Getting Started with AI workshop cycle.
AI-generated images, videos and text are becoming more common online. In this practical session, we’ll look at ways to identify content that may have been created or altered using AI.
We’ll explore common warning signs, useful questions to ask, and simple checks you can use before sharing or trusting content online. This workshop is designed to help you feel more confident when navigating digital information.
No previous experience with AI is required.
Talk Club is a free, confidential talking and listening group for men aged 18+. Led by a trained Talk Club Captain, each session offers a safe, welcoming space for men to check in, talk honestly, and support their mental fitness.
There is no need to register. Just come along, take a seat, and join the conversation at your own pace.
Talk Club begins with one simple question: How are you? Out of 10?
For more information, email olusegun.obafemi@sutton.gov.uk
Do you ever see children playing with LEGO robotics and think, “I wish I had that when I was a kid”?
Now it’s your turn.
Join this one-off LEGO engineering session for adults and get hands-on with our LEGO sets. You’ll build a robot, then learn how to program it to move, respond, or complete a simple challenge.
This relaxed, beginner-friendly session is a chance to play, experiment, problem-solve and discover the basics of robotics in a fun and creative way. No coding or engineering experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to have a go.
Please note that this events takes place during self access hours. You will need Self Access activated on your library card to enter the building. You can set this up using this link: https://libraries.sutton.gov.uk/the-blog/get-ready (https://libraries.sutton.gov.uk/the-blog/get-ready-for-self-access)
A free outdoor taster session for a friendly, full body fitness class designed to promote strength, mobility and overall wellbeing.
Suitable for adults aged 18+ and adaptable to all fitness levels.
Just bring a mat and some water.
