Literature at the Library

A family adventure through magical worlds and enchanted stories.

Layla McCay and AJ West join Damian Barr for a celebration of queer books and bookshops.

Fatherhood and colonial power in Jamaica, and Chinese labour in the British Caribbean.

Writing women into the history of the British Empire, and mapping the Library’s Latin American collections.

The environmental impact of laundry technologies, and curating Toni Morrison’s work as a Random House editor.

Using speculative and feminist storytelling to recover Indigenous women’s voices, plus US education and Native American identity.

Rediscovering composer Gilda Ruta, and revealing the story behind objects sent to the UK from 1850s Northeast Brazil.

Edward S Curtis and his photographs of Native Americans, and North American Indigenous Language Lists.

Join renowned scribe and illuminator Patricia Lovett MBE on this one-day beginners masterclass and create your own medieval miniature on vellum.

The Montserrat Jumbie Dance, and the influence of Indigenous dance on American theatre makers.

The life and work of one of the great cultural figures of the last century.

Join us for this 6 week online course while we explore Medieval manuscripts and the stories they contain.

Matthew Sweet talks to Shahidha Bari about the life and legacy of romance writer Dame Barbara Cartland.

Gemma Cairney and The Immortal Sisterhood Ensemble presents a unique music and performance celebration of remarkable women from across centuries and continents.

From author talks and children’s story-times to digital workshops and community activities, find out more from your local library service.