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Throughout November
Online event: Follow Lambeth libraries twitter or your library Facebook account for live screening dates
A digital production in association with London libraries. Supported by Arts Council England.
Experience Dumas' swashbuckling epic in all its 2020 glory as this modern adaptation explores the literary classic through a digital age transformation. Featuring a cast of African/Caribbean heritage performers and contributions from young people across the capital. Ages 6 – 14 Years
Schools
Lambeth schools have access to the digital screening of the Three Musketeers to show in school with unlimited showings until the end of November subject to terms and conditions. Contact Sandra Davidson for further information.
sdavidson@lambeth.gov.uk
Esuantsiwa Jane Goldsmith
Tuesday 10 November, 7pm
Online event: Eventbrite: Book here
Join Esuantsiwa Jane Goldsmith to discuss her memoir The Space Between Black and White, described as 'A story of self-discovery for a mixed-race woman finding her place in the world', the book illuminates Esuantsiwa’s inner journey growing up mixed-race in Britain.
Event organized with the Friends of Carnegie Library and followed by a Q&A.
Thursday 12 November, 7pm.
Online event: Eventbrite: Book here
Patrick Vernon's landmark 100 Great Black Britons campaign of 2003 was one of the most successful movements to focus on the role of people of African and Caribbean descent in British history and counter the exclusion of the Black British community from the mainstream popular conception of 'Britishness', despite Black people having lived in Britain for over a thousand years.
With this book, Patrick and Angelina Osborne have relaunched the campaign to include new role models and previously little-known historical figures. Join them to discuss the need to correct the history taught and to grow a knowledge for so long hidden.
The 100 Great Black Britons home school competition is open to all age groups and is a fantastic way for children, young people and adults to learn more about the legacy and achievements of Black people in Britain. Find out about the competition. Entries open until 31 December.
Friday 13 November, 7pm.
Online event. Eventbrite: Book here
Join the reading group to discuss Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women that White Feminists Forgot, by author Mikki Kendall. For a copy of the book please contact the library on 020 7926 1056.
Tuesday 17 November, 7pm.
Online event: Eventbrite: Book here
There are few figures and leaders of recent American history of greater social and political consequence than Jesse Jackson, and few more relevant for Americas current political climate. In I Am Somebody, author David Masciotra argues that Jackson's legacy must be rehabilitated in the history of American politics. David Masciotra worked with Jesse Jackson, conducting over 100 interviews with him in the hope of inspiring a new generation of committed advocates of racial and economic justice. Join David in conversation from the USA with Brian Richardson.
Wednesday 18 November, 7pm
Online event. Eventbrite: Book here
Join Award-winning journalist and ‘American in London’ Kenya Hunt to discuss her latest book Girl which is a provocative, heartbreaking and frequently hilarious collection of original essays on what it means to be black, a woman, a mother and a global citizen in today’s ever-changing world.
Have you read a book by a black author this year? Maybe you'd like to discover new writing and authors? Check out our list and take our BlackWritersChallenge.
On Twitter? Follow @LamLibs and join the conversation using the hashtag #BlackWritersChallenge @BHMLambeth.
Exhibitions
Thursday 1 October to December 2020
Brixton Library.
To book a free slot to view the exhibition please call: 020 7926 1058.
Celebrating the Caribbean community in South London. This photo-story by award-winning social documentary photographer Jim Grover looks at the community following the arrival of SS Windrush.
For further information: www.jimgroverphotography.com www.windrushportraitofageneration.com, Twitter/Instagram: @jimgroverphoto
Monday 5 October to Thursday 31 December. 11am to 4pm Monday to Saturday. Viewing by appointment only
Minet Library
Bookings: tel: 0207 926 6073 email: minetlibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
An exhibition of some of the signs and placards left behind after the recent Black Lives Matter protests in London. Do you see your sign here?
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From 31 October to 17 November
Online event: Lambeth Libraries Instagram
A fun and spooky adventure. Journey with Jesse, Paige and Maxine Power on a ghost hunt, where they will discover that they are braver than they realise.
This event is brought to you by Lambeth libraries in partnership with Magical Quests Ltd & 4Lawn Productions. Ages 4 plus
Wednesday 11 November, 11am
Online event: Lambeth Libraries Instagram
As part of our commemoration of Remembrance day, Lucie will be reviewing Black Poppies: Britain's Black Community and the Great War. Stephen Bourne's book illuminates fascinating stories of black servicemen of African heritage. These accounts of the fights for their 'Mother Country' are charted from the outbreak of war in 1914 to the conflict's aftermath in 1919, when black communities up and down Great Britain were faced with anti-black 'race riots' despite their dedicated services to their country at home and abroad.
Polly Freeman
Wednesday 11 November, 6.30pm
Online event: To register email: southlambethlibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Polly Freeman is a local resident and a Trustee of the Friends of Vauxhall Park.
A virtual walk through the past, present and future of Vauxhall Park, a hidden treasure in our midst. Its history features; Octavia Hill (the great Victorian Social Reformer and co-founder of the National Trust), Millicent Fawcett (Suffragist who was recently honoured with a statue in Parliament Square), Charlie Chaplin and a twinning with a park in Australia.
Event organised with the Friends of Tate South Lambeth Library.
Edmund Bird
Monday 16 November, 7pm
Online event. To register email durninglibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
A virtual history tour of London Underground architecture by Edmund Bird, Head of Conservation at Transport for London. Expect great pictures of the architecture!. Talk organised by the Friends of Durning Library.
Tuesday 24 November, 10am
Online event: Contact Sandra Davidson for further information and bookings sdavidson@lambeth.gov.uk
Secondary schools are invited to a virtual author event with young adult author Sally Nichols who will discuss her new thought-provoking book The Silent Stars Go By - set just after WW1 and the stigma attached to unmarried mothers. Ages: 13 plus
Regular Activities
Join our librarians for songs, stories and rhymes for the under 5s.
Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) 10.30am to 11am
Facebook live everyday @ Facebook/Lambeth Libraries: Wriggle and Rhyme Online.
Homework Help - photo: Pixnio
Monday to Friday 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Lambeth Library staff are here to support children and young people with their homework. If you have an enquiry with your homework, please contact us online at Ask a Librarian.
Tuesdays 4pm – Contact Will at CarnegieLibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Sundays 3pm - contact Ana at ARodriguezPanadero@lambeth.gov.uk
Code Clubs for children aged 9-13 provide step-by-step activity sheets to create games, animations, and websites, learning the key concepts of coding at the same time. Join Will on Wednesdays or Ana on Sundays, email the contact for the group you’d like for meeting ID and details.
A shared reading group experience from the comfort of your own home. Our librarians will read from a novel, a short story or poem and then we'll stop and talk about what we have read. There is no need to read aloud or speak - it's fine to just listen or to chat about books.
Wednesdays 9.30am. Durning Library with Edwin. Contact Edwin at EEMacrae@lambeth.gov.uk for meeting ID.
Thursdays 10.30am. Brixton Library with Andrew. Contact Andrew at AOBrien@lambeth.gov.uk for meeting ID.
You can find more information about each of the groups and what they are discussing on your local library Facebook page or email me at todell@lambeth.gov.uk. All welcome.
Café open Mondays 1.30pm to 2.15pm
Want to practice speaking English or need help with English pronunciation?
Visit our virtual café and join our friendly group, who will encourage you to be confident in a range of situations that will assist you to improve your spoken English in every day conversations.
Bring our own your cappuccino, espresso or iced tea! Contact Liz at durninglibrary@lambeth.gov.uk for meeting ID and log in details.
Our Start-ups in London Libraries workshops are now available as webinars which are accessible remotely, wherever you are. Check out our November schedule and register your place on one of the online workshops. This project is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn their business idea into a reality.
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