Come along to celebrate Elmer Day with a fun and colourful collage craft.
An illustrated talk exploring the long and murky history of why the Haringey / Harringay / Hornsey name has had so many spellings and continues to cause confusion today.
About the speaker:
Hugh Flouch, a member of the Hornsey Historical Society’s Publications Committee has been a prolific writer and is a published author on the history of Hornsey and Wood Green. A keen researcher into the less illuminated corners of the area’s history, he has been exploring the toponymical history of the area for twenty years.
If you enjoy singing, even if you don’t have any experience of being in a choir, London Youth Choirs (LYC) invites you, your parents/guardians, siblings, wider family and friends to join us for a FREE Family Come & Sing event in TOTTENHAM! The songs we will learn together are most suitable for children aged 6-11yrs old but younger siblings are welcome when they are accompanied by their grown-ups.
The workshop will be friendly and welcoming – no experience of singing is necessary! There will be warm-up activities, fun songs to try out and you’ll also get to meet other children from your area. If you enjoy the workshop and would like to join one of our LYC choirs, there will be information on the day on how to join and we will be in touch after the session and available if you have any questions. There will be a break with FREE soft drinks, fruit and biscuits.
The workshop is completely FREE OF CHARGE and you don’t need to bring anything special along with you.
Sign up here: Come & Sing: Tottenham - London You (https://www.londonyouthchoirs.com/family-come-sing-tottenham/)
Step into a world of indigo fabric, rhythmic stitching, and quiet joy at our Sashiko Workshop - an immersive experience inspired by the timeless Japanese tradition of Sashiko.
Sashiko, meaning "little stabs" transforms simple running stitches into mesmerising geometric patterns. As you trace classic motifs - waves, hempleaves, interlocking circles - you begin to see how repetition becomes art.
Sashiko is also more than embroidery, it's a moving meditation. The steady rhythm of stitching slows your breathing, softens your shoulders and the simple repetition quiets the mind, leaving space for calm, clarity and creative flow.
No experience required, just curiosity, whether you are a seasoned maker or picking up a needle for the first time, you will discover the quiet thrill of watching patterns emerge beneath your hands.
World Turtle Day is celebrated every year on 23rd of May to raise awareness about the conservation of turtles and tortoises worldwide. Celebrate this day with us at Muswell Hill Library by making your very own turtle! Have fun colouring it, cutting it out and sticking it together!
Celebrate Local and Community History Month by colouring a historic building from Hornsey’s past. A fun,creative activity for all ages to enjoy and take home.
Elmer Day 2026 takes place on Saturday, 23rd May.
The annual event honors David McKee's patchwork elephant by encouraging children to be themselves, offering activities for schools and families, such as dressing up and reading stories.
Come and celebrate Elmer Day at Stroud Green Library where you will have fun making your very own Elmer The Elephant as well as enjoying all Elmer Books.
Due to the bank holiday, this craft is on Wednesday instead of Monday.
Come and colour your way to calm. Join us for mandala style coulouring and free hot drink and biscuits. This one hour session will give you a chance for some relaxing me time.
Celebrating Hornsey Library with a day-long showcase of creativity, history, and discovery.
From the quiet corners of the Book Nook to the bustling Original Gallery, the building will come alive with a full programme of talks and readings from acclaimed authors, historians, and local voices.
Whether you are curious about the modernist architecture of our “modest triumph” or want to explore the mysterious stacks of the CYM Music Library, this is your chance to rediscover the brilliant resources right on your doorstep.
Spark your creativity with a variety of hands-on sessions. You can:
- Create: Join our drawing workshop, sharpen your skills in a creative writing group, or try your hand at the art of cyanotype making.
- Explore: Take a “behind-the-scenes” tour or follow the Zen Garden trail.
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During the talk the Speaker will trace the journey from Andrew Taylor Still's first insights, to the founding of the first osteopathic school in 1892, and on to the modern profession that serves millions of patients worldwide.
