Fascinating lecture at Dalston CLR James Library on Wednesday evening by Professor Cecil Gutzmore on Jane Austin and the place of slavery in her novel Mansfield Park.

Last few tickets for tonight:-
Professor Cecil Gutzmore at Dalston CLR James Library from 6-7.30pm Wednesday 22 May for a compelling lecture on Jane Austen and the place of slavery in her novel Mansfield Park.

Find out more and book your place: tinyurl.com/3nxw54nd

This story has been shared at Applecart Arts in Newham as part of our #differentlyvarious in different spaces art trail, bringing artworks and stories of people living with #braininjury to local community spaces.

👉Find it at Shoreditch Library Hackney Libraries until 24 Jul.

Fantastic event unveiling the plaque to legendary author and activist James Baldwin at Hackney CVS where he spoke in 1985 when it was CLR James Library, with amazing speakers outlining the continuing struggle for a fairer society. #Hackney #history

Really looking forward to hosting Roz Kaveney next Thursday!

Homerton Library will be closed on Wednesday 15 May due to engineering works.

Your closest libraries are Hackney Central Library and Clapton Library. We apologise for the inconvenience, and look forward to seeing you soon.

‘Source of inspiration’: Civil rights icon James Baldwin to get blue plaque in Dalston

#Hackney #history Hackney CVS Black History Walks Jacaranda Books Hackney Libraries

hackneycitizen.co.uk/2024/05/14/civ…

Join us this Friday for the James Baldwin blue plaque unveiling at The Adiaha Antigha Centre, 24-30 Dalston Lane, E8 3AZ - formerly the CLR James Library. Hackney Gazette Hackney Citizen

This going to be amazing.

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Thrilled to be collaborating with Peirene Press and Romancero Books on this fantastic event.
Many thanks to Instituto Cervantes Manchester, @CervantesLondon and Embassy of Spain UK for supporting.
Look forward to seeing lots of you there!

Join Spanish author Sara Mesa & translator Katie Whittemore for a discussion of Un Amor, a simmering story of obsession & small town unease , the first of Mesa's novels to be published in the UK

Thurs 30 May, 6-8pm
Hackney Central Library

Book FREE here
orlo.uk/Q8mRu

To honour the first Trans+ History Week, Hackney Libraries are celebrating Hackney trans+ authors

Join poet Charlotte Geater to discuss Roz Kaveney’s poetry collection The Great Good Time & activist history

Thurs 23 May, 6-7:30pm
Hackney Central Library

FREE
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Join Professor Cecil Gutzmore at Dalston CLR James Library from 6-7.30pm on Wednesday 22 May for a compelling lecture on Jane Austen and the place of slavery in her novel Mansfield Park.

Find out more and book your place: tinyurl.com/3nxw54nd

A wonderful evening at #ShoreditchLibrary Hackney Libraries with Laura Vaughan talking all things #HazardNight ✨

Join Laura Vaughan author of Hazard Night, at Shoreditch Library Hackney Libraries tonight, 6:30 - 7:30pm for a reading and a Q&A session!📚Reserve a spot here eventbrite.co.uk/e/hazard-night…

Really looking forward to
Laura Vaughan
reading and Q&A session at #ShoreditchLibrary
Hackney Libraries
📚on Monday 25th March!
Book here eventbrite.co.uk/e/hazard-night…
Corvus

Check out this upcoming event Hackney Libraries as they celebrate #InternationalWomensDay

Members of the Hackney HOWLers writing group will discuss their book, which contains the reflections of fourteen older Hackney women.

internationalwomensday.com/Activity/20564…

Join Laura Vaughan, author of Hazard Night for a reading and a Q&A session at Shoreditch Library on Monday 25th March 6:30 - 7:30pm
Reserve a spot here eventbrite.co.uk/e/hazard-night…
Laura Vaughan Hackney Libraries