Lambeth Black History Month October 2022
 Welcome to the 2022 Lambeth Black History Month which is taking place throughout the month of October. This year we again bring you a varied line up of over 40 events in our libraries: Talks, poetry, music, film and stories that take you from the history of Africa and the Caribbean through to Windrush and today. There are events for all ages and interests. Do check our the full programme.
A month of writers...
 Throughout October we have some great writers visiting Lambeth Libraries, here's a taste:
For those interested in true life and information then we have that covered: Melissa Thompson discusses her Jamaican Cookbook (5 October) – food, history and their connections, Simeon B Kpoturu looks at the Ogoni struggle for justice (10 October) in Nigeria and the fight against the Oil companies devastating their land. Historian Robin Walker examines the latest research on African History (11 October) and African Architecture (18 October), and Kathy MacLean finds, in her grandfather’s biography, a pan-Africanist fighter in Dominica in Black Man Listen (12 October).
Some real highlights in the second half of the month as well, with writer and academic Winston James visiting from the US to discuss his latest book on Claude McKay (13 October), footballer Troy Deeney (23 October - note: date change) talks about his biography Redemption and his campaign to broaden the curriculum for kids today. Podcasters Astrid Madimba and Chinny Ukata take us on a whistlestop tour of Africa in It's A Continent: Unravelling Africa's History One Country At A Time (19 October), journalist and food critic Jimi Famurewa (20 October) launches his latest book Settlers: Journeys Through the Food, Faith and Culture of Black African London. The book talks come to an end with a celebration of New Daughters of Africa: An International Anthology of Writing by Women of African Descent (25 October) hosted by Kadija George MBE.
 For Fiction lovers you are in for a treat with Marie-Claire Amuah and Onyi Nwabineli (11 October) discussing two of the must-read books of the year - One for Sorrow, Two for Joy and Someday, Maybe, Celestine Obiora Agbo (17 October) takes us to the Biafran war in his fictionalised memoir Dragonflies and Matchsticks and the LGBTQ+ Reading group discuss Mr Loverman (28 October) by Bernardine Evaristo
There’s just so much happening in Libraries this month: poetry with My Place: spoken word night (6 October) and an open mic afternoon (22 October); Theatre from the Windrush Playback performers (18 October); Music from Indigenous Australian musician Jessie Lloyd (19 October) and Pegasus Opera (29 October) and Film from Oxygen Arts in a showing of Two and a Half Questions (28 October) and the Classic Film Club celebrates a Black classic (1 November).
Not to be missed are the celebrations and we are hosting two great nights – The Brixton Immortals Domino Club invite you to a night of joyous merrymaking (22 October) and we’re celebrating the anniversary of Jamaican Independence (24 October) with a fantastic line up of performers.
 Monday 24 October, 7pm
Brixton Library. SW2 1JQ
Booking via Eventbrite
Join us at Brixton library for a very special celebration evening for Jamaica 60! Through literature, comedy, poetry and song we will host an evening to tell the story of Jamaica, and in particular of those that came to Britain.
Event kindly sponsored by JN Bank UK and The Voice Newspaper.
Children's Programme
 Of course Black History Month is for everyone and all ages, this year we have a packed programme for children.
Black Books for Kids
Saturday 8 October 11am. Streamed online Facebook @BHMLambeth
Librarians Zoey Dixon and Liz Chapman talk about the books they have been reading and have loved by Black writers and illustrators for kids and teens.
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 Author and historian Stephen Bourne launches his new book for young people, Black Poppies (15 October), Ken Wilson-Max (25 October) gives a very special reading of his new title Eco Girl! and new writer Janelle McCurdy discusses her middle-grade fantasy series Mia and the Lightcasters (26 October).
... and there are Drumming workshops, radical badge making sessions, Creative writing, Chatterbooks and Carnival Headdress making... just loads to do. For full Lambeth Black History Month details and all events download the Progamme
 Calling teachers... throughout October we have a great programme for schools including authors Janelle McCurdy, Dapo Adeola, Ken Wilson-Max and Kwame Alexander along with creative writing, Onisere and the Ballet Queen and Archives discussions on street names, statues and memorials in Lambeth after Black Lives Matter! Check out the programme for details.
 Wednesday 26 October, 1pm to 5pm
Clapham Library. SW4 7DB
There is no need for an appointment, just drop in to speak to staff from Brook about The Come Correct (or CCard) scheme, which provides access to free condoms across London. Once registered you can collect condoms or get advice from any Outlet displaying the Come Correct logo. On the day we will be offering young people aged 13 to 24 the opportunity to access the scheme, including the opportunity to take condoms, as well as a chance to discuss any sexual health related questions.
Exhibitions
 Tuesday 4 October to 31 October
Brixton Library. SW2 1JQ
An Art exhibition to stimulate the eyes through the mind. History is Omi Dúdú (or Black Water) and daunting to navigate. We need storytellers and to a greater extent, poets who can visualise for, and show us, what lies beneath its still and dark surface. We also need mystics and sages who can conjure up paths that lead us deep down, into our unlived futures. We need new iridescent masquerades who can show and teach us the sacred, fiery footwork, movement and language necessary to navigate this virgin mindscape. Black history is magical waters.
 Photograph: Paulina Korobkiewicz
Friday 29 September to 14 October
Clapham Library. SW4 7DB
Entry is free and open during Library hours
spaces of (dis)connection: migrant essential workers follows a pioneering project conducted by researchers across the UK to investigate how the pandemic has affected the everyday lives and settlement plans of Polish workers in the UK. This exhibition combines newly commissioned photographic work by Małgorzata Dawidek, Paulina Korobkiewicz, and Sylwia Kowalczyk alongside anonymous testimonies given by Polish essential workers across the UK. |
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Other Library Events
 Starts on Wednesday 5 October, 2.30pm and runs through to the end of the year
Brixton Library. SW2 1JQ
Great opportunity for you to learn new skills, support your health & wellbeing,
partake in creative activities, meet new people and enjoy a good time. The craft group is free to attend and open to all.
For further info, contact: Friends of Brixton Library foftlbrixton@gmail.com
 Thursday 6 October, 7pm
Minet Library. SE5 9QY
Join us on National Poetry Day for an evening of spoken word and poetry. For Black History Month we invite black poets in a celebration of their work around themes of the environment, home and public space.
This event is organised in conjunction with NOIRES, the current exhibition by Roxane Mbanga at San Mei Gallery. This event is supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and Fluxus Arts Projects.
To express interest in performing, please contact Zoey Dixon at ZCDixon@lambeth.gov.uk.
 Tuesday 11 October, 7pm
Carnegie Library. SE24 0AG
Booking via Eventbrite
Join independent journalist and author Celeste Hicks to discuss her latest book Expansion Rebellion. Celeste traces the dramatic story of how the case against Heathrow's third runway was prepared - and why international aviation has for so long avoided meaningful limits on its expansion.Event organised by the Friends of Carnegie Library.
 Thursday 13 October, 6pm to 8pm
Clapham Library. SW4 7DB
Thursday 20 October, 6pm to 8pm
Streatham Library. SW16 1PN
Workshops for 16 to 25 year olds.
What If Lambeth? is a community project collecting young people's ideas of what a better future for our borough might look like. If you can visualise the future you want, you can make it happen. Join What If Lambeth? to imagine a greener and fairer future.
  Friday 28 October, 10.30am to 12pm
Streatham Library. SW16 1PN
Everyone over 50 years of age is welcome to join this friendly Group for board games, crafts, puzzles and much more. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available at a small cost. An ideal way for older people to get together for activities, a chat and refreshments. We look forward to seeing you soon.
If you would like further information, please contact Monica on
020 7926 6768.
 Throughout October
Brixton Library. SW2 1JQ
Be joined by the late concert pianist Winifred Atwell in a fantastic augmented reality (AR) trip through her life in Brixton. Pick up an AR device at Brixton Library or download the StoryTrails App on your phone and trace her life in Brixton from long gone concert halls to her famous beauty salon on Railton Road – all accompanied by BBC and BFI archive footage and previously unseen archive.
 National Hygiene Week
Monday 3 to 9 October
To help raise awareness about hygiene poverty, and its impact on communities across the UK, Brixton, Streatham, Clapham, West Norwood, South Lambeth and Durning libraries will be taking donated new and unopened hygiene products.
Please help by donating
 For those that need help with a device or data to help them with job searching, we are now running an iPad loan project aimed at people who do not currently have a device for job searching. If you would like to borrow an iPad, please contact Brixton, Streatham, Clapham, Durning, South Lambeth, West Norwood and Minet libraries to register your interest.
 The library service will be running ESOL classes at the following Libraries this term:
Brixton Library - Mondays 2pm to 4.30pm
Clapham Library- Tuesday 2pm to 4pm
Durning Library - Mondays 10am to 1pm
Tate South Lambeth Library - Tuesdays 10am to 12pm
Streatham Library - Mondays 9.30am to 1pm, and 2pm to 6pm
West Norwood Library - Mondays 6pm to 8pm
Please contact the Libraries directly to reserve a place.
From Our Friends
 Monday 3 October, 8pm
Hootananny, 95 Effra Road, SW2 1DF
Live and Free - Brixton Bookjam is back at their regular venue, the Hootananny in Brixton. Attendees will be hearing from writers: Mik Artistik, Deserter, Roșie Wilby, Ivy Ngeow, CJ Schuler, Ned Beauman, Kwaku Osei-Afrifa, Graham Buchan, Zelda Rhiando, and Celine Hispiche. Join us for October's brixtonbookjam.com
 Saturday 15 October, 3pm to 8pm
Omnibus Theatre. 1 Clapham Common North Side. SW4 0QW
Tickets, various from £12 to £20.
Book here
Clapham’s distinctive and quirky book festival holds its Showcase day which includes absolutely top-notch historians, broadcasting big names, bestselling fiction writers and a compelling crime panel - Confirmed authors include Sir Antony Beevor and Dame Jenni Murray - there is something for everyone. |
