Lambeth Libraries and Archives announces their events for March 2026
Lambeth Libraries have announced details of their events for March 2026 – scroll down to find out more: Lambeth Libraries Celebrate World Book Day! Come along with your under 5 …
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Lambeth Libraries have announced details of their events for March 2026 – scroll down to find out more:
Lambeth Libraries Celebrate World Book Day!
Come along with your under 5 to enjoy story time at one of our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions and receive a World Book Day token which you can exchange for a book at most booksellers, or borrow books from our extensive collection of board and picture books.
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Printing at Lambeth LibrariesIn March we will be implementing a new printing system which will provide a quicker and easier way to print as well as a new easy way to scan to email. You can register for PrintInCity and download the app. |
Implementation dates (expect some service disruption):
Monday 9 March: Brixton and Waterloo Libraries
Tuesday 10 March: Carnegie, Upper Norwood and Durning Libraries
Wednesday 11 March: Clapham and South Lambeth Libraries
Thursday 12 March: Minet, West Norwood and Streatham Libraries
Adult events
Bring Your Baby Zine ClubThursday 5 March, 2pm — Brixton Library. SW2 1JQ Booking via Eventbrite International Women’s Day special – we’ll be celebrating all mothers and female carers! Come along and make a zine about what IWD means to you. |
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Brixton Library Writing GroupSaturday 7 and 21 March, 9.30am to 10.45am Brixton Library, SW2 1JQ Creative writing practice for budding writers. No need to book, just come along! Contact Nicole: nwhite@lambeth.gov.uk |
International Women’s Day Panel TalkSaturday 7 March, 2.30pm to 4pm Lambeth Archives. SW2 1ET Booking via Eventbrite Founded in 2008, South London Women Artists highlights the achievements of women artists across South London. This panel discusses collaboration and collective practice with five artists. |
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South London Women Artists Workshops
| Postcard Making with Claire Dorey-Stalley Sat 14 March, 2pm to 3.30pm Book on EventbriteMindfulness with Ezgi Demir Sat 14 March, 4pm to 5pm Book on Eventbrite |
Sock Puppet Making with Anna-Maria Amato Sat 21 March, 2pm to 3.30pm Book on EventbriteWater Calligraphy with Carry Hornby Sat 21 March, 4pm to 5pm Book on Eventbrite |
Location: Lambeth Archives. SW2 1ET
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Mother’s Day afternoonSaturday 7 March, 12pm to 3pm South Lambeth Library. SW8 1QP Make crafts and cards with the Friends of Tate South Lambeth Library. Refreshments available. |
Sylvia Pankhurst: Suffragette and SocialistTuesday 10 March, 7pm — Carnegie Library. SE24 0DG Booking via Eventbrite Katherine Connelly discusses her book on Sylvia Pankhurst’s life and her role in the British anti-war movement. |
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So Dramatic: Reclaiming Emotion, Power, and SpaceThursday 12 March, 6pm to 8pm — Brixton Library Booking via Eventbrite A special International Women’s Day event featuring music and poetry. |
Dr Sonia Ashmore: An exploration of MuslinMonday 16 March, 7pm — Durning Library. SE11 4HF Booking via Eventbrite Design historian Sonia Ashmore shares her knowledge of textiles from the Indian sub-continent. |
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Henry Doulton’s Lady ArtistsThursday 19 March, 6.15pm to 8pm — Brixton Library Booking via Eventbrite An illustrated talk by Dr Jane Jordan meet some of the skilled women who worked at the Vauxhall pottery. |
Children’s events
World Book Day: Wriggle and Rhyme!Thursday 5 March, 10am — Brixton Library For under 5s. Stories, rhymes and Bookstart packs. Borrow a book to collect a free sticker! |
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World Book Day Arts and CraftsThursday 5 March, 3.30pm — Brixton Library Come disguised in costume for book-themed arts, crafts, and games. Collect a sticker! |
Royal Mint Short Story CompetitionDeadline: 17 April 2026 — Ages 7 to 11 Submit a story of no more than 500 words based on “Gold”. Win £5,000 for your school or library! |
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Exhibitions
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Sisterhood2 to 31 March — Lambeth Archives Private view: 2 March, 5pm to 8pm South London Women Artists marks 18 years of championing women artists. Follow: @SLWArtists |
So Dramatic Exhibition3 to 31 March — Brixton Library Private view: 5 March, 6pm Fiona Freund and Lise Meyrick celebrate women navigating modern life through painting and photography. |
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Unfolding Stillness9 to 29 March — Durning Library Private view: 11 March, 6pm Rosella Garavaglia presents abstract mixed-media, collage, and gelatine printing. |
The Body as Narrative: Collages by Emi WilcoxUntil 30 April — Clapham Library A gallery of hybrid beings exploring courage and desire. Instagram: @collage_gen_o |
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