Library Events
 Saturday 29 October, 7pm to 9pm
Clapham Library, SW4 7DB
Tickets £5 Booking Eventbrite
Let us take you on a joyful musical journey as Pegasus Opera Company celebrates Black History Month.
Come and join us for our 'Legacy and Hope' concert featuring top classical singers along with our community choir performing songs from composers of African, Caribbean and Asian heritage, gospel, spirituals, opera, musical theatre and songs inspired by the black diaspora.
For more than 30 years Pegasus Opera Company has fearlessly paved the way for diverse talent in Opera. Pegasus Opera Company supports artists from African, Caribbean and Asian heritage based in the UK to hone their skills and create sustainable careers in opera.
 Tuesday 1 November, 6.30pm
Tate South Lambeth Library, SW8 1QP
Join the Tate South Lambeth Film Club for a free evening screening of a classic from Black Cinema and for a lively, after-film discussion.
Contact Tate South Lambeth Library for film details Tel: 020 7926 0710 or email southlambethlibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
 Tuesday 8 November, 7pm
Carnegie Library, SE24 0AG
Booking via Eventbrite
Join sociologist and author Keith Kahn-Harris to discuss his latest book on language - The Babel Message in which he argues that the messy diversity of language shouldn't be a source of conflict, but of collective wonder. This is a book about hope, a love letter to language.
Event organised by the Friends of Carnegie Library
 Friday 11 November, 7pm
Brixton Library, SW2 1JQ
Booking via Eventbrite
Caliban and the Witch is a history of the body in the transition to capitalism. Moving from the peasant revolts of the late Middle Ages to the witch-hunts and the rise of mechanical philosophy, Federici investigates the capitalist rationalisation of social reproduction.
Copies of the book can be borrowed from Brixton Library.
 Monday 14 November, 6.30pm
Tate South Lambeth Library, SW8 1QP
A film archive organisation from Madeira who collect home movie footage from Madeiran families and communities have made this short film set to music. Bringing together significant events, cultural experiences and personal touches of Madeiran Portuguese life – do join us at the library for a special showing of this film – a bilingual discussion in English and Portuguese will happen afterwards also. FREE
 Tuesday 15 November, 7pm
Brixton Library, SW2 1JQ
Booking via Eventbrite
Join historian Kris Manjapra to discuss his latest book, Black Ghost of Empire The Long Death of Slavery and the Failure of Emancipation. Paradigm-shifting, lucid and courageous, this book shines a light into the enigma of slavery's supposed death, and its afterlives.
Join Kris, on his speaking tour from the US, to discuss this and much more.
 Monday 21 November, 7pm
Durning Library, SE11 4HF
Booking via Eventbrite
A talk by award-winning dramatist James Graham, whose works for theatre, TV and cinema give new insight into real events. They include the recent TV six-parter Sherwood, This House, Labour of Love, Ink, Quiz, Brexit: The Uncivil War and many more. James Graham is a playwright and film and television writer.
Event organised by the Friends of Durning Library
 Tuesday 22 November, 7pm
Online Event, Booking Eventbrite
Calling all history and Ancient Egypt fans: we have the perfect event for you!
The Reading Agency are hosting an exciting talk with journalist and author, Garry Shaw. Tutankhamun’s tomb was discovered in November 1922 by Howard Carter and now, 100 years to the month of the discovery, we are thrilled to hear from Garry Shaw in what will prove to be a captivating talk. There’s also an opportunity for our online audience to ask any burning questions.
 Tuesday 29 November, 7pm
Brixton Library, SW2 1JQ
Booking via Eventbrite
Join Marcus Ryder MBE and Laura Henry-Allain MBE to discuss the importance of seeing Black characters in children’s books and the impact of their absence.
What does authentic representation look like? How do we empower children to embrace their identities and communities? How do we give them a better understanding of the world while enabling them to dream of worlds and possibilities that do not even exist yet?
Art Exhibition
 Wednesday 9 November to Thursday
1 December
Brixton Library, SW2 1JQ
Local artist Jez Jacobs works across media with hints of social commentary and references to street and youth culture. He explores movement, space and travel and uses his characters and elements to orchestrate his narrative and observations. Jacobs studied fine art sculpture at London’s Central Saint Martin. He has a background in graphic and multi-media design and working with young people. |
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Events for Children and Young People
 Tuesday 1 November, 4pm to 5.30pm
West Norwood Library, SE27 9JX
GCSE Revision classes are starting at West Norwood Library to help local students prepare for their exams.
Come along for free help and advice from our team of volunteers and retired teachers who specialise in Maths, English and Science. For more information contact Maria on MKwofie@lambeth.gov.uk
 Saturday 5 November, 2.30pm
Brixton Library, SW2 1JQ
Remember, Remember the 5th of November. This months Guy Fawkes themed workshop looks at making 2D and 3D firework shapes. Ages 3 to 6 years.
 Friday 11 November to 9 December, 10am to 11.30am
Streatham Library, SW16 1PN
Are you being affected by the cost of living crisis? Do you have a child under 5? If yes then sign up for our Munch Brunch Story & Rhyme Time - a 5 week programme funded by Tideway’s Lambeth Community Fund. Each week parents will receive a free story & rhyme session, free brunch, free crafts, books and a recipe kit to take home to make a healthy evening meal.
To book a place please contact
Angela on 07508 074921
unitymatterscic@gmail.com
 Thursday 17 November, 4.30pm
West Norwood Library, SE27 9JX
Are you aged between 14 – 19? Then your library needs you! Could you provide some ideas on how your library can be a better place for teens? Why not join our Teen Advisory Board?
Group meetings will be held every other Thursday 4.30pm to 6pm.
For more information contact Maria on MKwofie@lambeth.gov.uk
 Wednesday 30 November, 4pm
Online Event, Booking Eventbrite
Join Sandra and Angela for a Spooky quiz for the month of November - test your knowledge of Guy Fawkes and Halloween.
Other Library Activities
 Thursdays from 3 November, 2pm to 4pm. West Norwood Library, SE27 9JX
Booking at Connect Up!
This introductory course helps learners develop the fundamentals skills needed to participate and communicate safely online. Weekly topics include using Email, Joining Zoom meetings and searching the internet safely.
 Sundays from 6 November, 2.30pm to 4pm. West Norwood Library, SE27 9JX
Join Mariam and Taaliah at West Norwood Library to do all things Gardening and for a nice chat too.
 Wednesdays from 9 November, 10am to 12pm
Minet Library, SE5 9QY
Please bring your own needles and yarn! All welcome.
 Wednesdays, 2.30pm 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
  Fridays 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.
 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.
From Our Friends
 Tuesday 15 November, 5.30pm
London South Bank University, The Hub 110-116 London Road London
SE1 6LN.
Booking via Eventbrite
For Trans Awareness Week 2022 at LSBU, this talk is provided by Destina Connor, the Game Designer and Co-director of Tea-Powered Games, a small, independent game development company “dedicated to telling interesting new stories in interesting new ways for interesting new people”. |
