Events for Adults
 Thursday 7 November, 6.30pm
Brixton Library, SW2 1JQ
Bookings via Eventbrite
Join writer and researcher Kimberly McIntosh and Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP at Brixton Library to discuss Black Girl, No Magic, a reflection on race and respectability. Stemming from years of social policy research and campaign work, Kimberly uses her own experiences to reveal how systematic injustice impacts us all, from the pressure of nuclear families, to enduring toxic friendships, to how painful it can be to watch Love Island!
Kimberley will be in conversation with Lambeth MP, Bell Ribeiro-Addy
 Monday 11 November, 6.30pm
South Lambeth Library, SW8 1QP
Bookings via Eventbrite
Join local author Naomi Clifford for a conversation about her new historical novel, 13 Park Lane, hosted by Karen Robinson, creator and former editor of The Times’ Crime Club.
The central event of the book is based on a true crime and features the third Earl of Lucan and a notorious Metropolitan Police detective who lived for many years in South Lambeth Road.
 Tuesday 12 November, 7pm
Carnegie Library, SE24 0DG
Bookings via Eventbrite
Join Iqbal Hussain for this joyful, defiant and dazzling story of Rafi Aziz – a Northern boy dreaming of his name up in Bollywood lights.
Navigating family and identity from boyhood to adulthood, as well as the changing eras of ABBA, skinheads and urbanisation, Rafi must follow his heart to achieve his dreams. Event organised by the Friends of Carnegie Library.
 Saturday 16 November, 2pm
Brixton Library, SW2 1JQ
Booking via Eventbrite
Make your own cut-and-paste zine, collaborate with others, write up your thoughts or just come along to get crafty!
 Monday 18 November, 7pm
Durning Library, SE11 4HF
Booking via Eventbrite
On the evening of 21st November 1974, bombs, planted by the IRA in two crowded Birmingham pubs exploded, killing 21 people and injuring at least 170. Within a day of the explosion, six men were arrested and charged. All were found guilty. Now, 50 years on from the Birmingham Bombings and with new writing from Mullin, this classic edition of Error of Judgement tells the complete story of one of the most significant miscarriages of justice ever. Event organised by the Friends of Durning Library.
 Tuesday 19 November, 6.30pm
Brixton Library, SW2 1JQ
Booking via Eventbrite
Join Xiaolu to discuss her work over the past decade and in particular her biographical trilogy which concluded with her recent book, My Battle of Hastings. She is a novelist, memoirist and cineaste - directing many award winning films. Xiaolu is also a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.
Exhibitions
 Showing from Wednesday 6 November. Brixton Library, SW2 1JQ
Exhibition available during Library opening hours
Opening Reception Private View: Tuesday 12 November, 6pm to 8pm
Booking via Eventbrite
Brixton Library is extremely proud to announce an exhibition of sixteen special edition prints by Sir Frank Bowling, OBE RA, one of Britain’s foremost contemporary abstract artists, best known for his paintings which can be seen in museum collections all over the world.
Sir Frank Bowling and DACS – the Design and Artists Copyright Society – began their collaboration with art publishers King & McGaw in 2021. The result is a collection of sixteen giclée prints of Bowling’s masterful paintings ranging from 1968 to 2020. The collection includes Bowling’s ‘map paintings’ that trace and layer stencils of countries and continents, and ‘pour paintings’ where acrylic paint is poured directly onto the canvas.
Further information: @frankbowlingstudio frankbowling.com
King & McGaw were founded in 1982 to celebrate art. With forty years of printing and framing experience, institutions such as the V&A, Tate, and National Gallery – endorse our products kingandmcgaw.com @kingandmcgaw
 Showing from Tuesday 5 November
Durning Library, SE11 4HF
Exhibition available during Library opening hours
Clive Jackson studied Fine Art at Birmingham Polytechnic and now lives and work in London. The works in this exhibition developed from a series of mobiles which, when hung in the studio, worked well with the canvases on the walls. Since then, Jackson started including monotype and collage.
@clivejacksonartist
From Our Friends
 Monday 4 November, 7.30pm
Off the Cuff, Arch 645, Railton Road. SE24 0JN.
Feed your brain with our congenial, intelligent, unpredictable event for readers and writers, featuring Tony White, Daniel Tizon, Caspar Addyman, Dave McGowan, Zelda Rhiando, and more, hosted by a very special guest…
 Sunday 24 November, 12pm to 4pm
Lambeth Town Hall, Assembly Hall, SW2 1RW.
Booking via TicketTailor
Join us for an intergenerational community gathering in Lambeth's Assembly Hall. The afternoon will bring together residents and families to explore the evolution of community events in civic spaces and to share your ideas for the future. There will be tours of the archive poster exhibition, the wider Townhall artwork, key spaces in the building, creative activities, performances and a complimentary lunch.
This event has been devised to welcome audiences of all ages, with child and family friendly sessions. (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult). |
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Events for Children and Young People
 Wednesday 6 November, 2pm
Brixton Library, SW2 1JQ
Booking via Eventbrite
New parent? Come along to make a zine and do crafts and collaging with your baby. Older children are welcome too!
 Saturday 9 November 2 to 4pm and
Thursday 21 November 5 to 7pm
Brixton Library, SW2 1JQ
Do you want to meet new people? Have fun? Learn new skills and gain confidence? Join the Lambeth SEND Youth Forum!
If you are a young person in Lambeth aged 14 to 25 with a special educational need or disability and you want to join the forum or to find out more, email Lulu at
lpinkney@lambeth.gov.uk
 Every Tuesday, 4pm
Brixton Library, SW2 1JQ
Every Wednesday, 4pm
West Norwood Library, SE27 9JU
Third Monday of each month, 4pm Minet Library, SE5 9QY
Last Monday of each month, 4pm
Carnegie Library, SE24 0DG
Calling all book-loving youngsters aged 7-11: come and chatter, get involved in fun and creative activities and choose new books to read.
 Thursday 21 November
Brixton Library, SW2 1JQ
Application and more info at website
Do you dream of running your own business? Are you young and not in Education, Employment or Training, then why not join this FREE 12-Week course Starting November 2024.
Help with business plans, CVs and personal development from award-winning trainers and guest speakers with a chance to win £1,000 In Start-Up funding.
Course includes: travel bursary, free lunch, free laptop after completion (12 weeks) and a certificate of completion.
The 'EYE' lab is funded for young people living in Lambeth aged between 16-30 years who are not currently in Education, Employment or Training.
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Thursday 28 November, 11am to 4pm.
West Norwood Library, SE27 9JU
Bookings via Eventbrite.
Ages 13 to 16.
Lambeth Libraries are partnering with local agencies to host a workshop called “Be your Brand”. The project aims to help support young people to understand how to use their natural skills and talents to create pathways into employment, entrepreneurship and or ways to make income.
You’re at an age where the world is your oyster, think creative, be innovative but most of all be yourself! We are hosting a brunch for our Lambeth young people. To help you celebrate yourself and your futures. This workshop will enable you to showcase your skills and talents to get the attention of your audiences. You will be taught: How to choose a career path,
How to sell yourself, Interview skills, How to search for jobs, What paths are available to create income opportunities and how to set yourself up and How to create a CV.
 Friday 29 November, 4.30pm.
West Norwood Library, SE27 9JU
Contact Rita: maths@roots2grow.org
Ages 6+
Join us for family maths exploring fun. Maths Explorers actively blurs the line between maths work and maths play. Join to experience how joyful it can be to think like a real mathematician.
 The Black Curriculum Reading Challenge is an educational initiative designed to inspire children and young adults to explore the richness of Black history and culture through literature.
Get involved: Read, Review and Submit!
Read: actively read at least three books/zines from the Black Curriculum, which are shown here and all available from Lambeth Libraries.
Review: get creative and record a video review. Answer the questions: 1. What was the text about? 2. What are the main themes? 3. How did the text make you feel?
Submit: Once your review is recorded, upload it here.
Other Library Activities
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Thursday 21 November, 11am to 4pm.
West Norwood Library, SE27 9JU
Bookings via Eventbrite.
Ages 16 to 30.
Lambeth Libraries are partnering with local agencies to host a workshop called “Be your Brand”. The project aims to help support you to understand how to use your natural skills and talents to create pathways into employment, entrepreneurship and or ways to make income.
Think creative, be innovative but most of all be yourself! We are hosting a brunch for Lambeth young entrepreneurs. To help you celebrate yourself and your futures. This workshop will enable you to showcase your skills and talents to get the attention of your audiences. You will be taught: How to choose a career path,
How to sell yourself, Interview skills, How to search for jobs, What paths are available to create income opportunities and how to set yourself up and How to create a CV.
 Every Wednesday
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. Yarn, knitting and crochet needles provided but do bring your own if you have them! All levels welcome.
 Every Thursday, 1pm to 4pm
Brixton Library, SW2 1JQ
Lambeth’s Cost of Living team will be holding a drop-in sessions for Lambeth residents wanting support with financial pressures. If you, or someone you know, need support or advice come and speak to one of our financial link workers who can offer support with accessing benefit entitlement, advice and support on how to reduce utility bills, help with meeting your immediate needs, and referrals to specialist services available within the borough including training and employment opportunities. For further info, contact costofliving@lambeth.gov.uk |
