Events for Adults
 February is LGBTQ+ History month and Lambeth Libraries will be celebrating with activities, authors, promotions and all the latest LGBTQ+ books. Come in and see what we have to offer - you're very welcome.
 Tuesday 13 February, 7pm
Carnegie Library, SE24 0AG
Booking via Eventbrite
For LGBT+ people, the places we remember as significant in our lives helped shape who we are and how we relate to the world. Join editor Jeffrey Doorn and contributing authors to discuss the LGBT+ anthology of stories & poems, Lost Places as well as the significant places in all our lives.
Event organised by the Friends of Carnegie Library.
 Andreena Leeanne image courtesy of Jazamin Sinclair
Thursday 15 February, 6pm
Brixton Library, SW2 1JQ
Booking via Eventbrite
Join us for the launch event of the LGBTQIA+ LIFE! exhibition Hosted by Andreena Leeanne with live performance, refreshments and interviews with the artists.
 Monday 19 February, 7pm
Durning Library, SE11 4HF
Booking via Eventbrite
In the late 1980s local resident Ian Smith left Lambeth Libraries for Zanzibar, to run the recently started public library on the island. It was a magical and entertaining two years in the days before any kind of organised tourism. No phones, no internet, a different world. Join him to discuss his experiences.
Event organised by the Friends of Durning Library. Entry free. Refreshments (£3 cash donation towards costs).
 Friday 23 February, 7pm
Brixton Library, SW2 1JQ
Booking via Eventbrite
Join Lambeth Libraries LGBTQ+ Reading Group to discuss the Classic LGBTQ+ title Maurice by E M Forster. An astonishingly frank and deeply autobiographical account of homosexual relationships in an era when love between men was not only stigmatised, but also illegal.
 Wednesday 28 February, 6pm to 9pm
South Lambeth Library, SW8 1QP
Booking via Eventbrite
Join South Lambeth Library in celebrating LGBTQ+ History month with a Queer Arts and Culture market and live performances in the library.
Performers confirmed include Ms Sharon Le Grand, Tobre with more to be added.
Event organised by Número de Serie, Lambeth Libraries, Thriving Stockwell, Lambeth Together and sponsored by Vauxhall Night Time Economy.
Exhibitions
 Showing until Tuesday 6 February
Carnegie Library, SE24 0AG
Another chance to catch the Vardo and Mapping the Histories of London’s Travellers exhibition celebrating Gypsy, Roma Traveller Communities at Carnegie Library. Exhibition includes stories, articles, interactive online maps and QR codes with audio shared by people with lived experience, and a real life vardo!
 Tuesday 13 February to Sunday 3 March. Brixton Library. SW2 1JQ
Exhibition available during Library opening hours
Lambeth Links, independent local LGBTQ+ forum and charity are celebrating LGBT+ history month with an Art Exhibition and events for artists.
Following last year's successful display of a variety of work from 23 artists from across the LGBTQI communities. This year there will be even more opportunity to meet the artists and engage with the art on display, you will be able to vote for your favourite and many of the pieces will be for sale at the end of the exhibition. |
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Events for Children and Young People
 Saturday 3 February, 10am to 12pm
Durning Library, SE11 4HF
Come and get creative with Sharp Gallery presenting an art workshop exploring the stories and the theme 'Festivities'. No experience needed. Materials provided.
 Monday 5 to Sunday 11 February.
All Lambeth Libraries
Mental Health issues have increased dramatically for children since 2020. Libraries have lots of books and resources that can help. During Children's Mental Health week our libraries will be showcasing some of the great books that can really make a difference. Do pop in and have a look.
 Saturday, 17 February, 10.30am
West Norwood Library, SE27 9JX
Booking via Eventbrite
Call upon the winds and whistling caves, the roaring seas and swarming bees! Join author Chitra Soundar as she counts the stars that twinkle bright, while transporting you into the midst of nature with nursery rhymes and interactive action.
 Sundays from 18 February, 2pm to 3pm
Clapham Library, SW4 7DB
Explore the exciting world of coding at Clapham Library. We're running a weekly code club where you will get the chance to use Scratch, make websites, explore 3D printing, micro:bits, and more! You should be between 8 -12 years old to take part.
 Wednesday, 28 February, 10am
West Norwood Library, SE27 9JX
Booking via Eventbrite
Join spectacular storyteller Atinuke for a captivating read-along celebrating her brand new book L is for Love. Limited places so please book early.
Other Library Activities
 Every Wednesday 10am
Minet Library, SE5 9QY
Booking via Eventbrite
Have you ever wanted to learn how to knit or crochet? Perhaps you've got the basics down but are looking to improve? Or maybe you just want to knit with some company. Why not join us on Wednesday mornings. All levels welcome.
 Every Saturday 9:30am to 10:30am
Brixton Library, SW2 1JQ
Come and join our free Tai Chi class, for all levels. From 3rd February the Tai Chi sessions will be returning to Brixton Library.
Funded by @tnlcommunityfund
 Every Saturday, 10am to 12pm
Durning Library, SE11 4HF
Warm Spaces are open to all in the local community, offering a free, warm, welcoming and friendly space with free tea, coffee and biscuits. Why not drop in - it’s a great place to connect with your community and to make new friends.
 Every Friday Beginning Friday 22 February, 10.30am
Carnegie Library, SE24 0AG
Chair Tai Chi run by Age UK (55 years +), For Bookings: email Andrew Loxton andrew@ageuklambeth.org or call Age UK on 0333 360 370
From Our Friends
 Friday 2 to Sunday 4 February
Goldsmiths University of London,
Lewisham Way, SE14 6NW
Booking and Fees at Eventbrite
A 3 day in person Black Speculative Writing Festival at Goldsmiths University,
celebrates Black British and international speculative writers. Invited international guests include award winning writer Karen Lord from Barbados
and Reynaldo Anderson. UK based award winning writers include Leone Ross and Courttia Newland. |
