AUTUMN 2025
Elthamread
What is
Elthamread?
The aim of the Elthamread is to encourage everyone in SE9 to read the same book, and then come together at various events in the autumn to talk about it.
Elthamread was launched in 2016 by local author Wendy Moore and is now co-ordinated by a committee including Eltham Library manager Marina Manoharan.
The event is supported by SEnine Magazine, Better and Triptych Design.
available at eltham library NOW
The 2025 Elthamread Choice
The Memory Library
published by HarperCollins
Kate Storey
Elthamread 2025 Author
The Memory Library
published by HarperCollins
available now in Eltham library
Junior Elthamread 2025
Mia and the Lightcasters
published by Faber & Faber
Janelle McCurdy
Author
Mia and the Lightcasters
published by Faber & Faber
LIVE EVENTS at eltham library
Elthamread Events 2025
Author Event:
‘The Memory Library’ by Kate Storey
This year’s Elthamread author, Kate Storey, set her novel The Memory Library in West Greenwich Library.
Come along to hear the story behind her book.
Tuesday 4 November 2025 at 7pm
Doors open at 6.30pm
in Eltham Library
Booking via email:
Booking essential from: Marina.Manoharan@GLL.ORG
Writers’ Event: Memories
New writing from the Eltham Library Writing Group inspired by the theme of ‘Memories’ will be performed by a troupe of actors from Eltham’s Bob Hope Theatre
All are welcome to this free event held at Eltham Library. FREE.
Tuesday 7 October at 6.45pm
in Eltham Library
Booking essential from: Marina.Manoharan@GLL.ORG
Adult Art Drawing Workshop: Book of Memories
Tutor: Sarah Davis (Librarian at Charlton Library)
The workshop will look at memories and how to explore and respond to memories in a creative way using drawing; including looking at colours (how they make us feel) and also the wellbeing, mood-boosting power of being creative.
Saturday 11 October at 10–11.30am
in Eltham Library
Booking essential from: Marina.Manoharan@GLL.ORG
Living well with Dementia
Speaker Angelika Welzel-Connolly (Dementia-inclusive Greenwich)
This workshop will give an overview of Dementia and provide various helpful tips. There will be practical examples highlighting how small changes around the house and the outdoors can have a positive impact on the person living with dementia and their carer. This will also include useful gadgets, technology, verbal communication methods and available support services.
Wednesday 15 October at 2–3pm
in Eltham Library
Booking essential from: Marina.Manoharan@GLL.ORG
still available at eltham library
Celebrating 10 Years of Elthamread
elthamread
2022
The Kids
By Hannah Lowe
published by Bloodaxe Books
elthamread
2023
The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho
by Paterson Joseph
Published by Dialogue Books
elthamread
2024
Not That I’m Bitter
by Helen Lederer
Published by Mirror Books
Contact Us
Address
Eltham Library The Eltham Centre Archery Road 020 8921 3452Open Hours
Monday & Thursday: 9am – 7pm Tue, Wed & Friday: 9am – 5:30pm Saturday: 9am – 5pm Sunday: 10am – 4pmFollow
sponsors
Better
SEnine Magazine
Triptych Design
partners
Eltham Writers Group