From 1 to 31 May 2026, the European Network Remembrance and Solidarity (ENRS) and Sutton County Council will present the exhibition "Between Life and Death: Stories of Rescue during the Holocaust" at Sutton Central Library, St Nicholas Way, Sutton SM1 1EA.
Risking one’s own life to save another person is one of the most extraordinary acts of courage. The exhibition Between Life and Death. Stories of Rescue during the Holocaust pays tribute to those who, during the Second World War – despite the threat of imprisonment, deportation, or death – chose to help persecuted Jews. By combining the stories of rescuers and survivors, it highlights the complexity of human relations under the extreme and varied circumstances of the war, placing each story within a broader historical context. This approach enables visitors to better understand the local conditions that shaped the possibilities for survival and assistance.
For more information, visit the ENRS website: www.enrs.eu/between-life-and-death (http://www.enrs.eu/between-life-and-death)
View the E
Take a gentle pause in your week with this free, guided meditation session. Each class offers simple techniques to help you relax your body, calm your mind, and reconnect with yourself. Suitable for all levels- whether you’re completely new to meditation or already have a practice- this is a welcoming space to breathe, reset, and find your calm.
The London SPINE festival is returning to Sutton for 2026!
Come to Sutton Central Library this half-term and join a trio of leading performance poets - BREIS, Paul Lyalls, and Marika Mckennell - for a fun-filled, interactive poetry show bursting with rhythm, movement, and imagination. This lively performance invites audiences to get on their feet – dancing, singing, and joining in as words come alive.
Find out more about what's going on in this years SPINE Festival at: https://libraries.sutton.gov.uk/the-blog/spine-festival-2026
書中的米米需要長期住在醫院，你們想知道他的心情和情況嗎？他運自己的創意，用一個有趣方法跟外界接觸，他的堅持和好奇心，給他意想不到的驚喜！如果你們想知米米的難忘經歷，又想嘗試創造自己獨一無二的紙飛機，一齊試試飛得多遠。歡迎報名以上活動。
This session will be delivered in Cantonese language.
Cantonese StorytimeJoin us monthly at Sutton Central Library for Cantonese Storytime! Spark your child’s imagination, nurture their language skills, and plant seeds of kindness and love in their little hearts—a warm, shared experience for children and their families.
廣東話故事時間每月一次的故事時間，由故事義工帶來精彩的繪本故事。希望孩子們能在母語故事中快樂成長、在愛中找到同伴，並將真善美的種子播撒在小小的心裡。
Until the mid 18th century, West Cheam Manor was the foremost house in the Village of Cheam. Andrew Skelton will take you on an imaginary journey around the Manor House, its gardens and grounds, and its neighbours, ending down Park Lane. Start by the War Memorial.
Starting by the War Memorial outside of Cheam Library
Duration approx 1.5 hour. Booking essential
Join us for an exclusive online event with Colm Tóibín on Wednesday 3 June! Don’t miss the award-winning author of Brooklyn and Long Island, as he discusses his latest release, The News from Dublin, followed by a live audience Q&A.
Colm Tóibín is an award-winning, bestselling author celebrated for elegant, emotionally resonant storytelling and richly drawn characters. Beloved for novels including Brooklyn, Long Island, The Magician, and The Master, he continues to be a book-club favourite across libraries for fiction that’s thoughtful, humane, and quietly powerful.
BorrowBox is thrilled that the bestselling Irish author of the award-winning page-turner, Brooklyn, will be joining BorrowBox content expert, Natasha Boyd, for an in-depth online discussion and Q&A session about his latest release, The News from Dublin - a powerful collection of short stories.
Hosted by @BorrowBox – register for free: (https://bolinda.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g6_hplIOS6iUDPTZgm4HNQ)
Take a gentle pause in your week with this free, guided meditation session. Each class offers simple techniques to help you relax your body, calm your mind, and reconnect with yourself. Suitable for all levels- whether you’re completely new to meditation or already have a practice- this is a welcoming space to breathe, reset, and find your calm.
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
Curated by Isobel Patten, work placement student from the University of Reading, this display looks into the legacy of Frank Dickinson (1874-1961), artist, maker and creator of Little Holland House in Carshalton Beeches. Featuring material held in the Borough’s Archives, the display explores the process of reviewing and recording the Frank Dickinson collection.
Free during regular open times: Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 10am-5pm
