Events for Adults
Friday 1 December, 6.30 to 8.30pm South Lambeth Library, SW8 1QP
Join the Friends of South Lambeth library for a night of Xmas fun with quizzes, prizes a sing-a-long and for the children a special visit from Santa - all welcome.
Organised by the Friends Of Tate South Lambeth Library. For more details contact friendsoftsl@hotmail.com
![Carnegie Library winter fair](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/UKLAMBETH/2023/11/8577201/5109792/carnegie-winter-fair_crop.png) Saturday 2 December, 11am to 3pm Carnegie Library, SE24 0AG
Fun for all ages; Live jazz music, craft activities, prizes, raffles and all the Xmas festivities - all welcome. Event organised by the Friends of Carnegie Library.
![A History of the Christmas Crib](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/UKLAMBETH/2023/11/8579989/history-of-the-christmas-crib_original.png) Monday 11 December, 7pm Durning Library, SE11 4HF Booking via Eventbrite
Join Tim Everson to hear about his new book. The Christmas crib first appeared after a village church service in 1223 when St Francis of Assisi used real people, straw and animals to bring the Christmas story to life. But the Nativity had been depicted in art and described in church for many centuries before that. This book - the first full history written on the subject in the UK for nearly 100 years - traces that story and the history of cribs and their development from the gospels to today. The book will be on sale.
Event organised by the Friends of Durning Library. Entry free. Refreshments (£3 cash donation towards costs).
![Art is Magic with Jeremy Deller](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/UKLAMBETH/2023/11/8577257/5109793/jeremy-deller_crop.png) Tuesday 12 December, 7pm Carnegie Library, SE24 0AG Booking via Eventbrite
Join Artist Jeremy Deller for a revealing account of his inspirations, passions and practices. Art is Magic is a holistic and revealing account of the practices of one of the UK’s foremost contemporary artists. In work that is playful, political and provocative, borrowing from many forms and produced over many mediums, Jeremy Deller enjoys critical acclaim in the UK and across the world. Art is Magic is the first book in which the artist reflects on the entirety of his career, his life and his art.
Event organised by the Friends of Carnegie Library.
![Paul Lynch © David Parry/Booker Prize Foundation](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/UKLAMBETH/2023/11/8595992/5115469/paul-lynch-david-parry-booker-prize-foundation_crop.jpg) Paul Lynch © David Parry/Booker Prize Foundation
Prophet Song by Paul Lynch has been announced as the winner of the Booker Prize 2023. He was presented with his trophy at a ceremony held at Old Billingsgate in London. Prophet Song is Lynch’s fifth novel and an exhilarating, propulsive and confrontational portrait of Ireland – and a family – on the brink of catastrophe. Reserve a copy at your local Library. |
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Events for Children and Young People
![Xmas](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/UKLAMBETH/2023/11/8577158/5109794/xmas-image-2_crop.jpg) Come and get festive in the library after school.
Monday 18 December: Minet Library
Tuesday 19 December: Upper Norwood Library
Wednesday 20 December: Waterloo Library
Thursday 21 December: Carnegie Library
All events 4.30pm to 5.30pm
![BookTrust storytime](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/UKLAMBETH/2023/11/8581047/5110145/booktrust-newsletter-header-blank_crop.jpg) Join Lambeth Libraries in supporting the BookTrust Storytime Prize, a prize celebrating and promoting the best books for sharing with young children. In your local Library, Librarians will be sharing the top shortlisted books and you get to vote on your favourite. In addition your child gets a sticker and some great activity ideas and resources.
Other Library Activities
![Learn My Way](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/UKLAMBETH/2023/09/8273610/learn-my-way_original.png) Mondays, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Streatham Library, SW16 1PN
A free digital skills programme that teaches the basics for you to get started on your digital journey. Just drop in to get started.
From Our Friends
![Black Culture Market Dec 2023](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/UKLAMBETH/2023/11/8577023/5109795/black-culture-market-dec-2023_crop.png) Saturday 2 December and Sunday 3 December, 11am to 5pm both days Downstairs at The Department Store, 248 Ferndale Road, SW9 8FR Booking via Eventbrite
Join Black Culture Market for their exciting Winter event for Christmas. Black Culture Market is the destination to support and shop from Black-owned businesses in Brixton. Explore the wonderful stalls whilst catching up with friends. If you're looking for food, drinks, gifts, cards, unique art, jewellery, male grooming kits, skincare, clothes, accessories and more come down! If you are interested in trading at this event please contact the organiser.
![Writers' Salon for deaf and disabled writers with Naomi Westerman](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/UKLAMBETH/2023/11/8577186/5109796/writers-salon-for-deaf-and-disabled-writers-with-na_crop.jpg) Monday 4 December, 6.30 to 8.30pm Free and Online via Zoom Booking via Eventbrite
An online workshop, reading and open mic for deaf and disabled writers. With Naomi Westerman. BSL interpreted. |