Craft a poppy to mark Remembrance Day at your local Haringey library

Remembrance Day and Family Events in Haringey Libraries

Young children and their families are invited to commemorate Remembrance Day through interactive and creative activities offered across several Haringey libraries on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

Poppy Craft Sessions

Hornsey Library: 3:30pm–4:30pm
Marcus Garvey Library: 3:30pm–4:30pm
Muswell Hill Library: 3:45pm–4:45pm

This crafting opportunity is designed for children aged three and above. After finishing their poppy creations, participants can attach them to Remembrance Day boards at Hornsey Library or Marcus Garvey Library.

Field of Poppies Activity

Stroud Green and Harringay Library: Monday, November 17, 2025, 3:30pm–4:30pm (suitable for ages 5+)

Other Upcoming Arts and Crafts Sessions

Favourite Book Character Bookmarks at Hornsey Library: Friday, November 7 (3:30pm–4:30pm)
Bonfire Night Craft at Coombes Croft Library: Saturday, November 8 (11am–1pm, ages 4–12, children under nine with parent/carer)
Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Mask at Stroud Green and Harringay Library: Monday, November 10 (3:30pm–4:30pm, ages 5+)
Boat Picture at Muswell Hill Library: Tuesday, November 18 (3:45pm–4:45pm, ages 3+)
Movember Moustache Photo Prop at Hornsey Library: Monday, November 24 (3:30pm–4:30pm, ages 5+)
3D Self-Portrait at Stroud Green and Harringay Library: Monday, November 24 (3:30pm–4:30pm, ages 5+)
Bird in a Tree Picture at Muswell Hill Library: Tuesday, November 25 (3:45pm–4:45pm, ages 3+)

Chess Sessions in Local Libraries

Hornsey Library: Thursdays (3:30pm–6pm), for beginners and experts; bring your own board
Marcus Garvey Library: Tuesdays (3:30pm–5pm), boards available on request; under 16s must be supervised
St Ann’s Library: Mondays (4pm–5pm, term time only); max 12 children on a first come, first served basis, ages 7–16

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Young children and their families can mark Remembrance Day (Tuesday 11 November 2025) next week at a number of commemorative activities and events across our local libraries in Haringey.

This activity is suitable for young children aged three and above and, once completed, you can pin your poppy on the Remembrance Day boards at either Hornsey Library or Marcus Garvey Library.

Author's Summary

Haringey libraries offer a diverse range of family crafts and chess activities for Remembrance Day and throughout November, promoting community togetherness and creative engagement for children of all ages.

Haringey Council — 2025-11-06