Events and activities in libraries
The following are events and activities that are taking place in Lambeth libraries.
We have organised them into three categories, current events, major council events, and other annual events.
If you need any further information, please contact your local library, call 020 7926 1000 or email: libraries@lambeth.gov.uk.
For a full list of other events taking place in Lambeth visit the Explore Lambeth Events Calendar.
Current events
Lambeth Libraries Summer Reading Challenge
Enter Lambeth Libraries intergalactic reading challenge this summer and join Jessie, Nabil and Willco to take a consignment of books to the moon to set up the very first Lunar Library. As you travel to the moon, collect prizes along the way.
New this year are the specially designed Space Mungler Trump cards by Blue Peter 2010 book award winner Guy Bass. There seven characters: Stinkity, Grorchy Grum, Slimation, Smogus Smoghorn, Oggly Boggly, Igotha and Miggles, making a total of 21 cards to collect
In order to be part of the reading challenge, you need to be a member of the library but don’t worry if you are not, it's easy and free to join. Just get your parent or guardian to take proof of their name and address to your local library and sign up today.
Why not check out the website www.spacehop.org.uk which has interactive games, activities and author blogs, or for more Munglers visit www.guybass.com.
For full details of all the children's Library activities over the Summer visit the Lambeth Summer University and Holiday Activities Programme.
For more information please contact Mrs. S Davidson:
Tel: 020 7 926 1104
Email: sdavidson@lambeth.gov.uk
Upper Norwood Joint Library
The UK's only independent public library has a full calendar of activities throughout the Summer, including the Summer Reading Challenge for children, author visits, storytimes and storytelling in the park.
For full details visit www.uppernorwoodlibrary.org
Upper Norwood Library is joint funded by Lambeth and Croydon Councils.
Radio Drama Writing Course
Dates: 6 Mondays from 13 September
Time: 7pm - 8.30pm
Venue: Clapham Library
Fee: £66.00
This is an introductory course of 6 sessions exploring ways to use sound, music, dialogue and to develop character and build structure. You will get to listen to clips and read scripts of broadcast dramas then debate what works well and what doesn't and explore new creative territory with informal in-class writing exercises
Who's this course for? This is an introductory course for adults. You don't need to be familiar with radio drama yet, but should listen to several before the course.
Who teaches the course? Lucy Hackney has worked in radio and TV drama for 20 years. She has produced radio plays for BBC Radio 4, Radio 3 and the World Service and edited more scripts than she cares to remember.
For booking or further details please contact Lucy Hackney at lucyapril@hotmail.com
Deborah Bestwick, Director Oval House Theatre
Date: 20 September
Time: 6.45pm
Venue: Durning Library
Deborah Bestwick tells how a cutting edge theatre evolved from a 1930s philanthropic social centre. She will be talking about the theatre's history and its trials, tribulations and triumphs.
Lambeth Archives open day 2010
Date: 25 September
Time: 10am - 5pm
Venue: Minet Library
Lambeth Archives open day is an annual opportunity to get to know one of the less-well known but arguably one of the most fascinating of Lambeth Council's services.
Lambeth Palace Library: The first 400 Years
Date: 18 October
Time: 6.45pm
Venue: Durning Library
This year sees the 400th Anniversary of the foundation of Lambeth Palace Library. In this illustrated talk, Giles Mandelbrote, the Librarian and Archivist, will explore the historical background and describe highlights from the recent exhibition, which charted the growth of the Library's collection over the past 400 years.
Paola Minekov Exhibition
Date: 12 November - 31 December
Venue: Carnegie Library
This young and promising artist displays a special interest in the representation of movement, which she depicts through the expressive tonality of her paintings. www.paolaminekov.com
The Survey of London in South London
Date: 15 November
Time: 6.45pm
Venue: Durning Library
The Survey of London is one of the capital's best kept secrets. Over 100 years old and still going strong, it takes a complete district and looks in depth at the history and architecture of every street. This illustrated talk by local resident Andrew Saint will focus on its work in South London, including Lambeth.
Activities
BBC Breathing Places library project
Breathing places is a three-year campaign from BBC Learning, which aims to get 1 million people involved in nature and their local environment. Lambeth Libraries are pleased to be able to join the BBC in this campaign.
Major council events
October
Black history month - Events arranged throughout our libraries, aimed at both young and old.
Celebrating Age - Again a variety of activities throughout the borough's libraries and usually an event in the assembly hall of the town Hall - we work closely preparing this event with Age Concern Lambeth.
Age Concern Lambeth
336 Brixton Road
London
SW9 7AA
Telephone: 020 7733 0528
Email: admin@aclambeth.org.uk
Other annual events