Madame Marzella, Queen of the Feathered Tribe – CANCELLED

StickyAuthor Event

Heather Tweed - Tuesday evening, 10 December - 7pm

Unfortunately we have had to cancel this talk on short notice, due to circumstances beyond our control. We hope to reschedule Heather Tweed to give a talk at the library at a later date, possibly in the summer months. Our apologies.

Heather Tweed specialises in bringing “overlooked and hidden Victorians” back into the limelight, researching from primary sources. Her latest subject is Madame Marzella, Queen of the Feathered Tribe. This is the true story of a little girl who charmed animals and birds on her forest walks in Germany - then grew up to be a rich and famous star, thrilling and delighting Victorian audiences with her spectacular bird shows.

Those who registered for a spot on Eventbrite will be informed directly.

The Friends of Carnegie Library working with the Lambeth Library Service.

Art from Jessop Primary School!

Children, Events

The Friends of Carnegie Library in cooperation with Jessop Primary School and Nursery School are delighted to bring an exhibit of art created by children at Jessop to the library.

This is a wonderful addition to the library's shelves - full of surprising and inventive details.

Well worth a visit to the library for a closer look.

It will run until the end of January.

Open Annual Meeting

Events

Saturday Afternoon, 2 November, 2:30 - 4:30

At Brixton Library (Windrush Square)

Hosted by Susanna Barnes, the Head of Lambeth Libraries, this is a great opportunity for friends and supporters of the library to meet our talented librarians and hear what the Library is planning for the future.

Make your own suggestions. Hear what other people who think libraries are a great idea are thinking and hoping for.

There are a lot of exciting plans in store but the library needs to hear from its friends and supporters to really thrive.

This is an open meeting and all members of the public are invited.

Please come along!

Northern Boy with author Iqbal Hussain

Author Event

Tuesday evening, 12 November: 7 - 8:30pm

Join Iqbal Hussain for this joyful, defiant and dazzling story of Rafi Aziz – a Northern boy dreaming of his name up in Bollywood lights.

It's 1981 in the suburbs of Blackburn and, as Rafi’s mother reminds him daily, the family moved here from Pakistan to give him the best opportunities. But Rafi longs to follow his own path. Flamboyant, dramatic and musically gifted, he wants to be a Bollywood star.

Twenty years later, Rafi is flying home from Australia for his best friend’s wedding. He has everything he ever wanted: starring roles in musical theatre, the perfect boyfriend and freedom from expectation. But returning to Blackburn is the ultimate test: can he show his true self to his community?

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.

View the livestream for up to 30 days on the Carnegie Library Facebook page.

Please register to reserve a place and help with planning for this event.

Event organised by the Friends of Carnegie Library

Bat Walk at Ruskin Park!

Events

Saturday evening, 5th of October at sunset

We will meet at the middle gates on Ferndene Road at 6:30 for a 6:40 start

And we will walk together to the pond, led by Dr Iain Boulton of Lambeth Council's environment department, who will provide the bat detectors and a lifetime of expertise.

There is no admission charge but please reserve a spot on eventbrite, to ensure a place.

Organised by The Friends of Carnegie Library