Music industry and history consultant Kwaku provides an audio-visual and interactive presentation aimed at young people (adults are welcome) which tells the journey of gospel music from America to Britain, and London in particular.

Join us, as we explore the meaning of gospel music. Find out about how it started, some of the early pioneers who introduced the music to Britain, the friendships and creative collaborations between the American gospel singers and British singers and composers and where gospel music is at in today’s British music scene. Continue reading The Journey of Gospel Music Fri 1 Nov →

Create your own Halloween costume and accessories at the Carnegie Library Halloween arts and craft day. Continue reading Halloween Arts and Crafts 30 Oct →

Film, music and food; everyone welcome, starts at 2pm. Throughout the afternoon there will be hot food available. At the Denmark Hill Community Centre, Blanchedowne Se5 8HL (next to Hambledon GP Clinic).

Continue reading Black History Month Free Films at Denmark Hill Community Centre Sat 26 Oct →

Rodney and Rosie have no school and Grandma suggests that they have a carnival. Join Rodney and Rosie on their Caribbean carnival adventure with Professor Patel's puppet show for under-5s.

In association with the Family Learning Festival. Continue reading Caribbean Carnival Puppet Show Fri 25 Oct →

As part of the Herne Hill Music Festival the Calton String Quartet will be returning to the Carnegie Library to entertain library users and visitors. This event is organised with the Friends of the Carnegie Library, who will provide refreshments.

The Quartet will perform a variety of pieces by the classical masters such as Beethoven and Brahms, and also Twentieth Century British pieces by composers such as Frank Bridge. Continue reading The Calton String Quartet Sat 12 Oct →