It’s All About Love
Through the ‘It’s All About Love’ collaboration with UAL MA Service Design, participants explored creativity, books and community through projects that used design as a tool for connection, reflection and building relationships.
ESEA Heritage Month
As part of ESEA Heritage Month, we ran a series of events celebrating traditional Chinese arts and culture, including Chinese paper cutting, bilingual Chinese-English story times for children, Chinese calligraphy workshops, and an introduction to the four treasures of Chinese calligraphy: brush, ink, paper and stone. Designed and hosted by Forest Hill Library’s artist-in-residence, Carry […]
Maasai Music and Dance
Forest Hill Library welcomed a live performance of traditional Maasai music and dance as part of a cultural exchange project, offering audiences an opportunity to experience Maasai storytelling, culture and perspectives on education, community and cultural preservation.
Internal Landscapes
Internal Landscapes brought together Lewisham residents through storytelling, writing and visual arts to explore the places that shape their lives, resulting in a collective exhibition reflecting the borough’s shared experiences and communities.
Sanctuary in Sydenham
Through two workshops marking May Day and Refugee Week 2026, our Sanctuary in Sydenham series brough people to share stories of migration and common land, explore themes of courage and sanctuary, and create collaborative artwork for a community zine.
Black Book Community Library
In partnership with the Black British Book Festival, Sydenham Library became home to a dedicated collection of contemporary Black British literature, celebrating the richness, diversity and creativity of Black writing across genres and generations.
Queer Zine Workshop
To celebrate LGBT+ History Month, Manor House Library hosted a Queer Zine Workshop and social with Jason from Sassify Zine, bringing people together to explore queer zine culture and create their own self-published work in a welcoming and creative space.
Citizens Advice Booth
Sydenham Library introduced a free advice booth offering confidential support, self-help resources and direct access to advisers on topics including housing, benefits, debt and consumer rights.
Digital Support Drop-in
In partnership with Catbytes Digital Community, we offered free weekly drop-in digital support sessions, helping library users build confidence with technology, access online services and get practical help with devices and digital tasks.