Lewisham Libraries

Read it. Hear it. Feel it. A year of stories for everyone. World Book Day, heritage talks, zine workshops, tours, legacy exhibitions and more. Lewisham Libraries go all in. #GoAllIn #NationalYearOfReading #freeevents #exploremore #HereForYou

📽️Outside the Lines - Short Films Screening and Collage Workshop 📍Deptford Library 🗓️Friday 29th May ⏰2:00 – 5:00pm Join us for a screening and collage workshop in celebration of creative practices that defy expectations. For the first hour of the session, we’ll be screening a number of films made by and in association with @thealbanyse8 Meet Meet Me At club and their partner organisation @entelechyarts , including a film about Entelechy Arts Associate Director Hannah’s dance practice as a non-verbal wheelchair user, a Meet Me At member’s exhibition of his prolific paintings, and some fascinating Entelechy archive footage. We’ll also be screening artist Helena Appio’s A Portrait of Mr Pink - a short film about the man behind everyone’s favourite house on Loampit Hill. The film screenings will be followed by a chance to chat with the film directors, before embarking on a collage workshop lead by Sarah Bhandari, where you’ll be able to produce your own work of art in response to the films! — Programme supported by Film Hub London, managed by Film London. Proud to be a partner of the BFI Film Audience Network, funded by the National Lottery. @film_london

What does a creative life sound like when you listen back? 🎶 Join authors Lloyd Bradley, Dan Hancox (@danhancox ) and Emma Warren (@_emmalwarren_ ) for an in‑conversation panel exploring how music shaped their teenage years and led them to their creative paths. Through stories and shared listening, they’ll be playing tracks they’ve personally chosen — charting the sounds, scenes and moments that influenced their work, politics and cultural thinking. 📅 Saturday 13 June 🕓 4–5.30pm 📍 Deptford Lounge 🎟 Book now via the Raised Voices link in our bio

🎧✨ Tune into our BorrowBox eCollection ✨🎶 Celebrate the power of music and storytelling with our specially curated collection – perfect for getting you in the mood for Raised Voices or simply deepening your love of sound. From music memoirs and cultural deep dives to audiobooks that bring stories to life, there’s something to inspire everyone. 🎤📚 📍Want to find out more about the free Raised Voices event at Deptford Lounge on Saturday 13 June? Follow the link in our bio 💡 All titles are free to borrow with your library card via BorrowBox Not a member yet? No problem! 👉 Sign up online through our website and get instant access to BorrowBox and all our e-resources.

📽️London Community Video Archive: Screening and Talk 📍Deptford Library 🗓️Thursday 28th May ⏰6:00 - 8:00pm A visual tour through the London Community Video Archive’s ( @the_lcva ) footage from Albany Video, including film Beyond Our Ken, lead by filmmaker and researcher Edward Webb-Ingall. Albany Video was a video production and distribution company based in The Albany Theatre just across the road from Deptford Library, operating from the mid 70’s to the early 90s. They made several productions for Channel 4, and focused on topics of activism, community and social justice. The London Community Video Archive (LCVA) collects, preserves and shares community videos made between 1969 and 1994 in London and the South East.  —    Programme supported by Film Hub London, managed by Film London. Proud to be a partner of the BFI Film Audience Network, funded by the National Lottery. @film_london

💚 Mental Health Awareness Week 💚 Taking care of your mind matters — and the right book can make a real difference. Explore our collections of adult and teen mental health titles on Libby, with stories and support for every stage of life. 📚✨ Libby gives you access to thousands of eBooks and audiobooks – all free with your library card. Not a library member yet? You can join online via our website and start borrowing straight away. Read. Listen. Take a moment for yourself. 💭💚

📽️Local Filmmakers - Short Films Screening  + Q&A 📍Deptford Library 🗓️Thursday 21st May ⏰6:30pm A short film showcase of the filmmaking talent in Lewisham! From Japanese paper theatre to a spontaneous pilgrimage to Switzerland, in content these films span across countries and creative forms, but they were all made here in Lewisham. Followed by a Q&A with the local filmmakers. a border of flat stones - Dir. Cáit McClay and Éiméar McClay @catandeimearmcclay Cupids - Dir. Nick Grills A Friend of the Devil - Dir. Freddie Christie @freddiebrek_ Marcia’s Medium Matchmakers - Dir. Randa Ray Poplars - Dir. Alexandros Vounatsos @alvo_tucano SNEEZE - Dir. Gareth Brierley, Fiona Creese and Maya Willcocks @peopleshowltd @garethbrierley @mayasahrawillcocks The Spider’s Thread - Dir. Aya Nakamura @mademoisellelychee @ayanakamura_puppetry — Programme supported by Film Hub London, managed by Film London. Proud to be a partner of the BFI Film Audience Network, funded by the National Lottery. @film_london

Coming up: SEND Families Ambient LEGO Session 🗓️Saturday 16 May. ⏱️ 2.30-3.30pm. 📍Downham Library, at Downham Leisure Centre BR1. Join us for a relaxed afternoon with LEGO, DUPLO and colouring in a calm space soundtracked with ambient and classical music. Build, draw or simply enjoy being in the library at your own pace. Library staff will be around for informal chats about how we can support your family and help you access our services. Siblings welcome.

📽️Another Catford Screening with Director Q&A 📍Catford Library 🗓️Saturday 16th May ⏰2:30 - 4:30pm   Another Catford is a documentary film which traces Catford’s journey from an agricultural past, through its heyday as an entertainment centre in the early 20th century, to post-war rebuilding and beyond. The screening will last 1 hour, after which there will be a post-screening Q&A with director Ben Honeybone! — Programme supported by Film Hub London, managed by Film London. Proud to be a partner of the BFI Film Audience Network, funded by the National Lottery. @film_london

🍗✂️ Fantasy Fried Chicken Zine Workshop ✂️🍗 What if you invented the ultimate fried chicken chain? Artist Hamja Ahsan uses the local fried chicken scene as fuel for drawing, talking, walking, and making zines. 👟 Short walk to check out local chicken shops 💬 Share fast food memories + talk food ethics 📚 Explore Hamja’s legendary DIY Zine Bank (@diyzinebank ) with a focus on food zines 🔥 Create your own fantasy fried chicken brand, inspired by his Documenta 15 decolonial fried chicken project 🗓 Saturday 13 June ⏰ 1.30–4pm 📍 Deptford Lounge ✅No experience needed ✅ All levels welcome ✅ Vegans & vegetarians welcome ✅ Ages 13+ ⚠️ Booking essential – limited places available 👉 Book via the Raised Voices link in our bio

📽️Local Stories - Short Films Screening  + Q&A 📍Deptford Library 🗓️Thursday 14th May ⏰6:30pm   Join us for a selection of short films that offer different snapshots of local stories, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. From a portrait of the unofficial King of Deptford (Terry of Terry’s Discount), to an exploration of the 1981 New Cross Massacre, all of these films offer a unique picture of different Lewisham localities, personalities and stories.   Short films include: Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries - Dir. Andrew Dawson @foblc 
 Debtford - Dir. april forrest lin 林森 @a_f__lin 
 Head Culture 2 Pre Big Bang to Deptford - Dir. Brian Francis and Louise Francis   King of Deptford - Dir. Sasha Denny & Daisy Allen @sashadenny @tesco_metro_addict   Love Over Gold - Dir. Sasha Denny @sashadenny 
 Soldiers From Ends - Dir. Mya Onwugbonu by.mya_ @kin___studio @fromends_film   Uncanny Waters - Dir. Ray Malone
 — Programme supported by Film Hub London, managed by Film London. Proud to be a partner of the BFI Film Audience Network, funded by the National Lottery. @film_london

📽️Lewisham Libraries Local Film Festival starts next week! Look out for our upcoming posts for details of each event, and don’t forget to book your free tickets at the link in bio or through or story highlight! — Programme supported by Film Hub London, managed by Film London. Proud to be a partner of the BFI Film Audience Network, funded by the National Lottery. @film_london