What’s on at Pluto Q?
Our general opening hours are Wednesday-Sunday, 1pm-9pm. During this time, the main Reading Room is open for individual and group use.
Masks are mandatory unless exempt on Wednesdays from 1pm-9pm, and Fridays from 1pm – 5pm.
It is a free, accessible space, with lots of books, games, tea supplies, and comfortable places to sit. Please bring your own reusable cup if you can to help us reduce the environmental impact of disposable cups, as we do not have a kitchen.
In addition to general use, we also host the following programme of events. All our events are free unless specified otherwise, though we always welcome contributions to support our activities.
Monday
| Time | Activity | Description |
| 09:00-10:30 (Except the 3rd Monday each month) | Monday Morning Wake Up with Zi | Greet the week with meditation and yoga |
| 14:00-17:00 | Nature Trundles & Siesta Nests | Queer trundles in the park followed by restful siesta nests at Pluto Q |
Tuesday
We are generally closed on Tuesdays – However, with notice we try to facilitate use of the space if needed. If you would like to book the space in whole or in part for your group or activity, get in touch with us to discuss venue hire options.
Wednesday
| Time | Activity | Description |
| 13:00-17:00 | COVID-Conscious Open Space | Dedicated time and space for masking folks to meet up with one another safely |
| 17:00-21:00 | COVID-Conscious Open Space or Events | Dedicated time and space for masking folks to meet up with one another safely |
| Every second week: 19:30-21:00 | Collective Critique Creative Writing Group | Flexible ongoing creative writing drop-in to share your work and give and receive feedback in a supportive environment – no booking required |
Thursday – Language & Learning
| Time | Activity | Description |
| 15:00-17:30 | Homework Club | Bring along whatever you’re working on and get support from our team – All ages welcome |
| 17:30-21:00 | Language Classes with @languageswithrana These are paid courses and booking is required. Prices vary depending on language and level. | We are currently in the middle of a block of Beginner Arabic and Intermediate French classes. Contact Rana directly to learn about future class opportunities. |
Friday – Books & Meet-ups
| Time | Activity | Description |
| 13:00-17:00 | COVID-Conscious Open Space | Dedicated time and space for masking folks to meet up with one another safely |
| 18:00-21:00 | Book Clubs | Join “First Chapters” – our low-commitment book club, with nothing to read in advance, or host your own group in the main reading room! |
Saturday – Events
Saturdays are dedicated to events – either put on by ourselves or by friends and partners in the community.
Coming up we have:
- 13th Dec – Bring & Barter: Anti-capitalist Winter Market. An opportunity for makers, crafters, hoarders, and collectors to directly swap goods and services with one another, no money involved. No buying, no selling – Bring what you have & trade for what you want!
Sunday – Games
| Time | Activity | Description |
| 15:00-17:00 | Young Adventurers Ages 5-11 Get in touch to let us know you’re coming down! | Youthworker-led collective storytelling games, rules & language-lite tabletop RPGs. |
| 17:00-19:00 | Young Adventurers Ages 12-17 | Youthworker DMed Dungeons & Dragons campaign for teenage adventurers. Free but spaces limited – Get in touch to claim your spot! |
| 18:30-21:00 | Game Night | Open access tabletop gaming meet-up. Play with our games or bring your own. No table fees, no ticket prices, and no costly bar. We also have a a fortnightly D&D game – get in touch to join! |