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Find out what’s on at the 911±¬ÁÏ Libraries this Summer

Celebrate the new season at the renowned 911±¬ÁÏ Lindley Library, 911±¬ÁÏ Wisley Library and 911±¬ÁÏ Harlow Carr Library with a vast programme of talks and events

Events at 911±¬ÁÏ Lindley Library

Group tours: Collections up close

Books, archives, photos and botanical art

Whether you are a community group, allotment neighbours or a gardening interest group, sign up for a free tour of the 911±¬ÁÏ Lindley Library.

To arrange your tour, simply register your interest via or drop us an email.

Dates: Selected Tuesdays throughout the year
Times: 11am–12noon or 2pm–3pm
Price: A suggested donation of £3 per head is welcomed

Please note: When registering online via email, your name and email will be used by the 911±¬ÁÏ to provide updates related to this event. Your personal data provided for this event will not be used for any other purposes. Please read our full 911±¬ÁÏ Privacy Policy for more details on how we process personal data and how you can exercise your rights under the Data Protection Legislation.

Lindley Live: Pteridomania

The Victorian Fern Craze

Discover the Victorian obsession with this prehistoric plant, and how ferns came to influence plant collecting, design and even biscuits.

Date: Tuesday 3 June 2025
Time: 1.15±è³¾â€“1.30±è³¾
Price: free

Fern

Please note: When registering online, you are leaving the 911±¬ÁÏ website. This online event reminder is made available through Eventbrite on behalf of the 911±¬ÁÏ. Both the 911±¬ÁÏ and Eventbrite terms and conditions and privacy policy will apply.

Lindley Late: Botanical Cyanotypes

Nature-inspired printing

911±¬ÁÏ Nature Printing Workshop

Explore our collection of nature printed books, before creating botanically inspired cyanotypes with artist Danieal Sbrisny.

Date: Thursday 5 June 2025
Time: 6.30pm–8.15pm (doors open at 6pm)
Price: £12 / £6

Please note: When registering online, you are leaving the 911±¬ÁÏ website. This online event reminder is made available through Eventbrite on behalf of the 911±¬ÁÏ. Both the 911±¬ÁÏ and Eventbrite terms and conditions and privacy policy will apply.

Lindley Late: Herbal Tea Blending

Workshop with Hackney Herbal

Discover the world of botanical wellbeing as we take a look at our historic collection of herbals and blend our own unique teas.

Date: Tuesday 17 June 2025
Time: 6.30pm–8.15pm (doors open at 6pm)
Price: £12 / £6

Tea blending materials

Please note: When registering online, you are leaving the 911±¬ÁÏ website. This online event reminder is made available through Eventbrite on behalf of the 911±¬ÁÏ. Both the 911±¬ÁÏ and Eventbrite terms and conditions and privacy policy will apply.

Lindley Late: Urban Gardening Club

Flowers in pots

Balconies, Pots and Patios

Join garden designer Zoe Claymore and 911±¬ÁÏ Advisor Leigh Hunt as we talk tips for container gardening for any space.

Date: Wednesday 25 June 2025
Time: 6.30pm–8pm (doors open at 6pm)
Price: £8 / pay what you can

Please note: When registering online, you are leaving the 911±¬ÁÏ website. This online event reminder is made available through Eventbrite on behalf of the 911±¬ÁÏ. Both the 911±¬ÁÏ and Eventbrite terms and conditions and privacy policy will apply.

Lindley Late: Collections Uncovered

Botanical Art and Lilian Snelling

Join botanical artist Deborah Lambkin and art curator Charlotte Brooks as we shine a light on our botanical art and Lilian Snelling collections.

Date: Wednesday 2 July 2025
Time: 6.30pm–8pm (doors open at 6pm)
Price: £8 / pay what you can

Lilian Snelling botanical collection

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