Lambeth Readers and Writers Festival 2024
 The 2024 Lambeth Readers and Writers Festival is back with a series of inspirational events to suit all tastes. Whether you enjoy reading, writing, discussions, or simply sitting back and listening. Come and join us and express yourself! You’ll be amazed at the fun you can have in your local library.
  Monday 6 May, 6.30pm
Tate South Lambeth Library. SW8 1QP
Booking via Eventbrite
Join Alex to discuss his new book celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Portuguese Revolution.
 Tuesday 14 May, 2pm to 4pm
Camberwell College of Arts
45-65 Peckham Road London SE5 8UF
Booking via Eventbrite
Join poet Lola Oh’s workshop titled ‘Legacy’ to reflect on and develop your sense of identity within the context of your lived experience.
 Tuesday 14 May, 7pm
Carnegie Library, SE24 0DG
Booking via Eventbrite
Join Rory Cellan-Jones for a fascinating evening discussing the place Ruskin Park and the BBC played in his life. Event organised by the Friends of Carnegie Library.
 Wednesday 15 May, 7pm
Streatham Library, SW16 1PN
Booking via Eventbrite
Join award winning author, Yomi Adegoke, to discuss her new best-selling page-turner about the dark side of social media.
 Tuesday 21 May, 7pm
Clapham Library, SW4 7DB
Booking via Eventbrite
Join award-winning author Clare Mulley to discuss the incredible story of Elzbieta Zawacka, the Polish WW2 resistance fighter known as Agent Zo. This event is kindly sponsored by Polish Cultural Institute London.
 Thursday 30 May, 7pm
Minet Library, SE5 9QY
Booking via Eventbrite
Calling all poets and spoken word artists, come and share your words with us. Sign up on the night, so get there early.
 The month has so much more with reading groups discussing Alex Fernandes The Carnation Revolution: The Day Portugal's Dictatorship Fell (Friday 10 May) and Armistead Maupin’s Mona of the Manor (Tales of the City Book 10) (Friday 31 May) and if writing is your thing, don't miss out on award winning memoir writer, Julie Garton's, talk on How to put life onto the page (Monday 10 May).
 The festival runs into June with more writers, workshops and discussions... check out the brochure for a full listing.
For all bookings please visit Lambeth Libraries Eventbrite page.
Exhibitions
 Showing until 18 May
Tate South Lambeth Library. SW8 1QP
Exhibition available during library opening hours
The exhibition tells the story of Portugal under the fascist dictatorship of Salazar and Caetano, its colonial rule, the poverty that motivated a huge wave of emigration to Europe in the 1960s and 70s, and the colonial wars that eventually provoked the military coup by middle ranking officers on the 25th April 1974 which in turn led to the Revolution of the Carnations. Organised by Migrantes Unidos and Lambeth Libraries.
 Showing 8 May to 22 May
Durning Library. SE11 4HF
Exhibition available during library opening hours.
A solo exhibition of etchings by London based artist and illustrator Staffan Gnosspelius. Bear is a striking series of etchings about a bear struggling with depression and a hare trying to help him fight his way out of it.
Official opening and private view Wednesday 8 May, 6pm to 8pm.
Booking via Eventbrite.
 Isabel Marshall “Mariposa”, oil on canvas 30cm x 25cm - detail
Showing 7 to 24 May
Brixton Library. SW2 1JQ
Exhibition available during Library opening hours
Milk and Honey is a group exhibition by Camberwell College of Arts BA Hons Painting Year 2 students of artworks inspired by poems.
Further information: www.arts.ac.uk
 Showing 4 May to 22 June.
Carnegie Library, SE24 0AG
Exhibition available during Library opening hours
All are welcome to this retrospective exhibition from the painter, librarian, and human rights activist Louise Martin. A long-term Lambeth resident, Louise's work was informed by her meditations on the natural world. |
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Events for Children and Young People
 Saturday 11 May, 3pm to 4pm
Upper Norwood Library, SE19 1TQ
Booking via Eventbrite
A captivating journey with author Ella Phillips in a multi-sensory workshop that blends storytelling and interactive fun for children. Ages 3 to 8.
 Celebrate Elmer Day on 25 May
All Lambeth Libraries
Get ready for the most colourful day of the year! Elmer Day is on 25th May and this year will be an extra special celebration for Elmer’s 35th birthday, with hundreds of events happening in schools, nurseries, libraries and bookshops around the country, and all over the world! Find your own free activities at Elmer.co.uk
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Fridays, throughout May, 4pm to 5pm. West Norwood Library, SE27 9JX
Join Dr. Peace Ojimba-Baldwin, an experienced educationalist, for free 60-minute tutoring sessions. Designed for GCSE students, these sessions cover English, Maths, and Academic Skills. To learn more or to register, contact Maria at MKwofie@lambeth.gov.uk
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Every Wednesday, 5pm to 7pm
Durning Library, SE11 4HF
Catch up on all your learning with qualified trainer at the library. All welcome. For 16 years and above. Book a place with the library on 020 7926 8682
Other Library Activities
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Saturday 11 May, 1pm to 4pm. Streatham Library, SW16 1PN
Food bags are given out to members of the community in need every 2nd Saturday of the month. The food bank is mobile and caters to those who are unable to attend. For further information contact winnerstabernacleccg@gmail.com
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Monday 13 May, 5.30pm to 7.45pm
Streatham Library, SW16 1PN
This is a free group for women from all cultures, who are living through any stage of the menopause. Each month we get together to share experiences and offer and receive support.
 Monday 13 May until Saturday 18 May (during library opening hours)
Minet Library, SE5 9QY
Visit the week long clothes swap at Minet Library. Bring clothing items you don't want, to swap for those you do or just take something away!
We will also be taking general clothing donations from Tuesday 7 May.
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Monday 20 May, 1pm to 4pm
Streatham Library, SW16 1PN
Free creative workshops for local women experiencing perimenopause and menopause.
 Saturday 25 May, 10:30am to 2:30pm
Streatham Library, SW16 1PN
The Knit Club is a workshop by Craft Forward. A relaxed and welcoming knitting and crochet group, open to beginners and experienced makers to come together, connect, learn more about the craft and its radical history. Knitters will be producing knitted squares to go towards the “Blankets for London” project.
“Blankets for London” is Craft Forward’s seasonal project where we assemble blankets to donate to homeless individuals in London through our partner charities.The Knit Club is open to anyone interested in approaching crafting and textile art for the first time and to any creative who would like an opportunity to make together and connect with other makers.
 Wednesday 29 May, 5pm to 7.30pm
Streatham Library. SW16 1PN
Booking via Eventbrite
With a fantastic cast of performers from the Black Men's Consortium, this interactive performance takes you into dimensions you have never seen, forcing you to consider the sometimes uneasy question of “what is needed to improve the lives of Black men in the UK?”
 Every Wednesday and Friday, 10am to 5pm
West Norwood Library, SE27 9JX
Come along to knit, chochet, sew and chat over a cup of tea. Wool and needdles provided or bring your own. All welcome.
From Our Friends
 London Pan African Film Festival
West Norwood Picturehouse, 1-7 Norwood High St, SE27 9JU
Welcome to the monthly free London Pan African Film Festival screenings hosted by Ne Kunda Nlaba.
OMEN (AUGURE) (15) 121 mins
Monday 3 May, 6pm
Free booking via Website
Omen is the directorial debut from Belgian-Congolese rapper, Baloji, who masterfully weaves these stories together through his bold visual artistry. The film won the New Voice prize in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023.
RETURN TO YOUR CORNER (BATTLING SIKI) + Q&A (PG) 100 mins
Friday 24 MAY, 6pm
Free booking via Website
Who was the first Boxing World Champion from Africa? Sadly few know his name even in Africa because Battling Siki was a world Champion during the colonial era and so his world title is recorded as belonging to his colonial ruler. Siki faced severe racism during his career, but used the very thing used against him to promote himself and his fights. He also stood up to racism at a time when few did. Ultimately he paid the ultimate price for refusing to throw a fight and was shot in a New York Street aged 28. He was buried in New York, but in 1993 his remains were returned to Senegal. Is it time his world title was too?
We are delighted to welcome the the film's director Ashley Morrison for a live Q&A following this screening. |
