Lambeth Libraries Readers and Writers Festival 2021
 The Lambeth Libraries Readers and Writers Festival continues with our month-long programme of inspirational events: reading, writing, discussion - you'll all be welcome. For a full guide to every event see the Festival website
To book for each event see Lambeth Libraries Eventbrite
 Tuesday 18 May, 7pm
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Join Paul Morley to discuss his new insightful biography of one of the world’s greatest musicians, Bob Dylan, who has enriched the American song tradition for over 50 years.
 Wednesday 19 May, 7pm
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Join Leone to discuss her latest stunning and unforgettable new novel. The sky is pink, and some wonder if it will ever be blue again.
 Thursday 20 May, 7pm
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Join us for a very special virtual event with four fantastic authors: Anstey Harris, Mike Gayle, Eva Verde and James Bailey. A night of love, laughter and fun.
 Friday 28 May, 7pm
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Join Lambeth Libraries LGBTQ+ book club to discuss Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin.
 Thursday 3 June, 7pm
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Join Nadifa to discuss her fantastic new novel, The Fortune Men.
 Lambeth’s month-long Readers and Writers festival also gives young readers the chance to hear from and meet authors.
Thursday 20 May, 2pm. Hear Sandra Moodie read Aminata and the Bag of Seeds. Book via Eventbrite
Thursday 27 May, 2pm. Author/illustrator of The Crocodile Who Couldn’t Swim Lee Attard introduces us to a super fun collection of rhyming children’s books. Book via Eventbrite |
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 Edward Hollamby 10958 Lambeth Archives
Rebuilding Lambeth, Edward Hollamby and the last of Lambeth’s council houses.
Thursday 20 May, 7pm
This online talk is given by Lambeth Archivist, Jon Newman. To register to join please email archives@lambeth.gov.uk
 Lambeth Libraries are now working in partnership with the Hygiene Bank charity to accept donations of products for those experiencing hygiene poverty. Donation boxes for Hygiene products have now been delivered to Brixton, West Norwood, Streatham, Durning, South Lambeth and Clapham libraries. Now, we’re looking for your donations - soap, shower gel, sanitary products, toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, shaving foam, nappies, wipes, toilet paper, washing powder, body lotion, shampoo etc. We must emphasise that these MUST be unused and unopened for health reasons.
To find our drop-off points and opening times for clean, new, unopened hygiene projects wherever you are in the borough see the Lambeth Libraries map.
From Our Friends
 Starts 27 May
Elle McNicoll is running a FREE course all about writing for children and young people. This 5-week course will guide you through and discuss narrative style, genre, character and the importance of Own Voices as well as the dos and don’ts for children’s fiction. Activities and readings are emailed to you weekly; there is no need to 'show up' to anything, you can take part in your own time. Book a free place here
 Thursday 27 May, 10am to 11am
As an end of term treat, classrooms across the country can hear two incredibly popular middle grade authors discuss their books and more.
Anna James is the bestselling author of the Pages and Co. series for readers aged 9+, which celebrates all that is best in life: books, adventure, friendship – and cake. Nicola Skinner is a middle grade rising star whose previous books have been longlisted for both the Blue Peter Book Award and Branford Boase Book Award. Friends in real life, they will sit down to talk about their latest books, what it's really like being an author, and more. They will also be answering questions from students!
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 Saturday 29 May is Elmer Day in all Lambeth Libraries. Help us spread the positivity of Elmer by getting your own free resources and join the online celebration. Contact your local library for more details. |
