On Valentine's Day we decided to celebrate our love of Humanity in all its forms.
We saw performances in Spanish, Yoruba, Armara, Turkish, Gaelic, English, Basque, Farsi.
Being Multilingual, our Library literally could not exist without our beautiful volunteers from so many corners of the Earth.
Regardless of your "immigration status", how you came to the UK, or whether you've never left Tyneside, or how much money you have, and especially what dialect or language you speak... this Library is yours. Everyone is welcome here.
It is so painful to see decisions from the UK government, which divide us at home, and cause war far away.
The end of permanent settlement for refugees means our valuable staff, volunteers and customers will have their lives upturned every 2 years, in a cruel bureaucratic game of division.
We need peace and stability, not to live in fear of being deported.
What does this remind you of, in history, and elsewhere in the world?
Thank you to all the people that keep this Library going, for your languages and your friendship.
PS - if you need a meeting space, please get in touch and we're happy to help.
If not you, then who?
If not now, then when?
The 17th of May is the day that Norwegians celebrate their independence day! Gratulerer Med Dagen!
The Library has a selection of books highlighting Sámi culture.The Sámi people are the indigenous people of the Sápmi region of Northern Europe in an area encompassing parts of Norway,Sweden, Finland and Russia There are around 50,000 people of Sámi origin in Norway and throughout history they have faced discrimination and forced assimilation which has impacted their ability to pass on their language and cultural identity .
Free mindfulness drop-in will now run every Friday!
Come along for a beginner friendly mindfulness group - chat about mindfulness in day to day life, try out some simple practices, and have a relaxed cuppa with the group.
Brought to us by the very excellent @mindfultherapies
A full events timetable is coming soon for the Library
We need you! Yes you!
We work together to run the library. There's something for everyone - from gardening, to translating, to organising activities and outreach.
We don't all speak fluent English - other languages are vital here. We work together to understand each other. Plus it's a good place to learn. 🌎
Join usss !!! We want you !!
Get in touch, drop us a message. New volunteers sign up on the form on our website - if this is a problem for you, please let us know and we will work something out.
See you soon! 🌱
Free Mindfulness Class tomorrow! Do drop by if you are curious.
Run by the lovely @mindfultherapies who provide low cost therapies and counselling
They will run through some simple meditation practices, explore mindfulness in everyday life, and have a cuppa and a chat :)
Please share!
Hey guys.... We are delighted to inform you that as a part of Late Shows .. Kittiwake Trust Multilingual Library is inviting you to celebrate language, have fun and sweet music.
Come witness The Multilingual and Gosfolk Choirs, discuss the zaniness of languages with us and have fun.
#multilinguallibrary #lateshows2026 #gosfolkchoir #openmic
Do YOU work from home?
Are you bored?
Come work here instead - yeah that's right, in person!
Fridays from 11am - 3pm but of course you can stay longer. Sometimes the German conversation group comes around 4.30pm though.
BYOL (bring your own laptop).
Plugs, wifi, calm space... Bring a friend along, bit of dinner. Its like being back in the office but way cosier and much cooler.
Do share this and see u next week :)
What's On? 🌎
As well as our usual language groups and clubs, here's some upcoming events (all FREE would you believe it)
- 🌱Mindfulness Drop-in with @mindfultherapies 🌱: a charity providing affordable and accessible mental health support. Everyone welcome, especially beginners and mindful-curious, to chat and practice mindfulness together.
Friday 8th May 3 - 4:30pm.
- 💥Zany Day for the Late Shows💥: a volunteer run event and open-mic to explore the wonderful weirdness of language, body language, and mannerisms. Let's face it, language is weird! Expect conversation, open-mic and choir performances
Saturday 9th May 6-10pm
- 🇫🇷Games a la carte: French Boardgames are back on Sunday 17th May in the afternoon :)
- 🎉Thurs 18th July - save the date for a refugee week event hosted by integration station!
Thank you @comfreyproject and everyone who visited us for the wonderful plethora of bread and conversation!
There's many things that we all have in common across people and culture, but one thing is a global love of bread. So what better way to come together than through sharing it?
Stay tuned for more lovely events and check out the comfrey project who organised the day!
