Library Events
 Fridays in March from 10 March,
4pm to 5pm
Brixton Library, SW2 1JQ
Booking via Eventbrite
Virtual Reality (VR) is where the user is engaged within an entirely digitally created world. Using StoryTrails VR you can see what 50 years into the future might look like, dive into the world of 1980s punk music, explore imagined worlds and stories. All just by putting on a headset - why not have a go!
 Tuesday, 14 March, 7pm
Carnegie Library, SE24 0DG
Booking via Eventbrite
Join Naomi Clifford for her presentation about the 19th-century societies for the aid of discharged prisoners - and in particular the extraordinary work of Susanna Meredith with women in Vauxhall. Event organised by the Friends of Carnegie Library
 Wednesday 15 March, 7pm
Brixton Library, SW2 1JQ
Booking via Eventbrite
Join renowned sculptor Hew Locke to discuss his creative practice at Brixton Library. From living and working in a squat studio in Jeffries Road in Stockwell, he is now a member of the Royal Academy of Arts, has exhibited internationally in Europe, the Americas, China and India. In 2022 his work ‘The Procession’ was commissioned and shown at Tate Britain.
 Monday, 20 March, 7pm
Durning Library, SE11 4HF
Booking via Eventbrite
Lawyer and local resident Barnaby Jameson presents his new novel, inspired by the life of an extraordinary wartime agent of the Special Operations Executive (SOE). Noor Inayat Khan was daughter of a Sufi mystic, and before she fought the Nazis in France she was a writer of children's stories. Free event organised by the Friends of Durning Library. Refreshments (cash donation £3 suggested).
 Tuesday 21 March, 6.30pm
Brixton Library. SW2 1JQ
Booking via Eventbrite
Join Alex Keir to discuss his new book, Windward Family, which takes us inside the beating heart of a Black British family, showing us how we become who we are, and how the search for ourselves always leads us to the same place – home.
Art Exhibition
 Showing 3 to 27 March
Brixton Library. SW2 1JQ
Exhibition available during Library opening hours
Curated by Michelle Baharier and Jo Cooper, Female Icons is an exhibition exploring pioneers who have stood up for the rights and freedom of all women
Thursday 9 March, 6pm to 8pm
Brixton Library. SW2 1JQ.
Discussion and introduction by artist and poet Sophie Herxheimer and live music from The Deptford Wives
From our Friends
 Monday 6 March, 8pm
Hootananny Pub. 95 Effra Road.
SW2 1DF
BookJam Brixton is back at our regular venue the Hootananny in Brixton.
We’ll be putting on an Imbolc special, hosted by Mik Artistik. Themed around diaspora and the Irish literary tradition, we’ll be hearing from Eamon Somers, Deirdre Shanahan, Tony White, Dennis the Poet, Badzelda, Rose Servitova and others.
 Saturday 4 March and Sunday 5 March, 11am to 5pm
Downstairs at The Department Store
248 Ferndale Road. SW9 8FR
Join Black Culture Market for their exciting Spring event. Black Culture Market is the destination to support and shop from Black-owned businesses in Brixton. Explore the wonderful stalls on the weekend whilst catching up with friends.
This is a free event, please register here
 Reparations campaigner David Denny (Picture: David Denny on Twitter)
Tuesday 14 March, 7pm
Brixton Library. SW2 1JQ
Booking via Eventbrite
Speakers include: David Denny, leading activist from Barbados reparations campaign, Jefferson Bosela, Chris Kaba family spokesperson, Sonia Winifred, Lambeth Councillor, Bell Ribeiro-Addy, Streatham MP, Care4Calais representative and Weyman Bennett, Stand Up To Racism. Hosted by Stand Up To Racism. All welcome.
 Sunday, 19 March, 1pm to 4pm
West Norwood Library, SE27 9JX
Booking via Eventbrite
Join Lambeth Autism Group (NAS Lambeth Branch) at West Norwood Library for an afternoon of sensory fun. Meet other parents and carers of children with ASD in the Lambeth area.
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Other Library Activities
 Wednesday 1 March, 12.30pm to 3pm
Brixton Library. SW2 1JQ
Booking email: juney.muhammad@slam.nhs.uk
Raising awareness of mental health and how to help. For residents, frontline staff,
volunteers and local businesses.
 Tuesdays, 7 and 21 March, 1pm
Tate South Lambeth Library. SW8 1QP
The South Lambeth Library fortnightly film club is back with free screenings on Tuesdays at 1pm. Refreshments £1. For more information contact SouthLambethLibrary@Lambeth.gov.uk
 Thursday 9 March, 10am to 2pm
Brixton Library. SW2 1JQ
Could you foster? Children in our
community are in need of stable, loving homes to achieve their best future and fulfil their potential. Drop in to see us at Brixton Library. There are many different types of foster care, and we’re sure there’s one that works for you.
www.lambeth.gov.uk/foster
 Knit and Stitch - Every Tuesday, Clapham Library, SW4 7DB. 2pm to 4pm.
Make knitted, sown or crochet traditional and modern projects. All levels welcome.
Knit-Wits - Every Wednesday,
10am to 12pm.
West Norwood Library, SE27 9JX
Knit, crochet, sew and chat over a cup of tea. Wool and needles provided or bring your own.
Cosy Craft Fridays - Fridays 3 March and 17 March, 2pm
Brixton Library, SW2 1JQ
Explore and learn crafts old and new in a welcoming atmosphere every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month.
 Bridge Club - Every Monday, 2.15pm to 5.15pm. Carnegie Library, SE24 0DG
Bridge for all levels. All welcome
Generation Silent Bloomer X group - Every Tuesday, Clapham Library, SW4 7DB. 2pm to 4pm.
This group is for those with some spare time to share stories, hints and tips, discuss current affairs, sip some tea or just have an chat and a laugh.
Third Age Club - Last Friday of the month, 10.30am to 12pm.
West Norwood Library, SE27 9JX
Come along and meet up with local people and share interests over a cuppa.
Events for Children and Young People
 Celebrate World Book Day with Lambeth Libraries on Thursday 2 March!
Brixton Library, 10am Storytime for under 5s - Dress up as your favourite book character.
3.30pm to 4.30pm - Craft activities for children of all ages (dress up too)
Carnegie Library, 4 to 5pm, - join Rita in Making your very own book with all your favourite book characters
Tate South Lambeth Library, 4 to 5pm, - Hat Potato Men!
 Join in some exciting challenges for children between 20 to 26 March
Make your own Shakespearian Book
Tuesday 21 March, 4pm to 5.30pm, Clapham Library. Ages 5 plus
 Why not join a club at your local library this year - just drop into the library to ask.
Love books and reading? Then this is for you! Monthly themes, quizzes, meet friends… a great reading club for 7 to 11 year-olds.
West Norwood Library - Every Wednesday from 1 March, 4pm to 5pm
Brixton Library - First Monday of each month from 6 March, 4pm to 5pm
Waterloo Library - Second Wednesday of each month from 8 March,4.30pm to 5.30pm
Carnegie Library - Last Monday of the month from 27 March, 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Lambeth Libraries host Homework club. Free homework help, free internet access and books:
Clapham Library: Thursdays 4pm to 5pm
South Lambeth Library: Fridays 4pm to 5pm
Streatham Library: Mondays 4.30pm to 5.30pm
Upper Norwood Library: Thursdays 4pm to 5pm
Waterloo Library: Thursdays 4pm to 5pm
West Norwood Library: Mondays 4pm to 5pm
Chess club for all abilities
South Lambeth Library - Every Wednesday, 4pm to 5pm
West Norwood Library - Every Saturday, 12pm to 4pm
Carnegie Library - Every Saturday, 2pm to 4.30pm
A dedicated meeting spot for 11 to 16 year olds to meet up, play games and to debate.
Clapham Library - Every Saturday, 2pm to 4pm.
 If you missed the chance to see Lambeth Libraries' Zoey Dixon talking with Liz Chapman about some of the great new LGBTQ+ books available for kids in February, you can still catch it Online on YouTube.
 We'd love Lambeth Children to share their love of reading and to vote for their favourite book in The National Children's Book Award. Simply pop into Brixton Library, borrow a book from shortlisted the book collection and vote.
You can read as many books as you like!
Closing date for entries 15 April 2023 |
