Do you enjoy reading and discussing books and stories?
If you do then why not come along to the library and join our friendly and informal monthly Children’s Reading Group
Ages 7-10
Meets on the last Tuesday of every month
Event Type: Libraries
Join The School of African Languages for an unforgettable journey filled with fun facts, delectable cuisine, captivating storytelling, and an opportunity to enrich your geography knowledge of Africa.
Explore Africa! is perfect for families and curious minds of all ages. Come and explore the vibrant cultures and diverse landscapes of Africa with us.
Join us in celebrating the incredible contributions of Black authors who have woven tales that touch our hearts, inspire our minds, and ignite our imaginations.
From Rio De Janeiro in Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, to Notting Hill in London, carnival celebrations are an expression of Black culture and have roots in African and Indigenous cultures.
Join us to celebrate Black History Month with a fun-filled afternoon!
Come along and get creative and make your own headpiece or carnival poster.
Adanna women’s group celebrate Black women achievements and migration to East London and discussion on immigration and the impact on family life, Black health talk and Black women’s safety talk
Welcome to the vibrant and bustling Black Exchange marketplace, where a kaleidoscope of colours, sounds, and scents weave together to create a unique and unforgettable experience. This vibrant marketplace is the heart of the community, serving as a cultural hub, a gathering place, and a focal point of trade and commerce.
The market’s layout is a labyrinth of stalls, each packed with vendors selling an array of goods. Colourful stalls line the pathways, displaying a rich variety of products. You’ll find an assortment of arts and crafts, clothing and home-ware and health & beauty products, each showcasing the artistic prowess of Black culture.
This event is hosted by The Association of African Caribbean Communities in collaboration with Redbridge Equalities and Community Council celebration of rich cultural heritage illustrated through; activities, entertainment, food, music, stalls and exhibition. Dr Morgan Dalphinis is back to cover aspects of Caribbean History plus other inspirational speakers.
All ages and communities welcome to this exciting event
Like talking about books?
Join our Book Chat for Black History Month to discuss Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’.
‘Becoming’ is an intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States. ‘Becoming’ is Michelle Obama’s story, of how she moved from a girl on the South Side of Chicago to becoming one of the most powerful women in the world.
You can join the book chat in person at Redbridge Central Library.
Or you can join online. Please register so the online joining details can be emailed to you one week before the book chat and again on the morning of 2 October.
For more information to request a copy of the book, please email library.information@visionrcl.org.uk.
The book chat can also be accessed via Teams – details provided to those registered to attend
Join us for a reading circle with the amazing poet and writer Nikita Aashi Chadha (she/they) for South Asian Heritage Month. We’ll be exploring the concepts of space, place and belonging in three essays within Nikesh Shukla’s The Good Immigrant.
Content warning: the essays cover a breadth of topics, including but not limited to racism, casteism and discrimination.
There is no need for any preparation beforehand, as participants will be reading through the extracts together: Namaste by Nikesh Shukla, Airports and Auditions by Riz Ahmed and Perpetuating Casteism by Sarah Sahim. Nikita will then lead a facilitated discussion around each essay and its prominent themes.
The last 15 minutes of this session will be centred on freewriting. A light touch space for participants to work through any residual feelings from the session – folks can share after if they want to, but there is no pressure to.
Nikita is trained in mental health first aid and has direct lived experience of multiple mental health conditions, and being a South Asian person from the diaspora, born and raised in the UK.
Please can participants let us know of any access needs for the session when registering so that we can accommodate them.
Join us at our exclusive Makers Market featuring talented local artists and creatives showcasing and selling their unique creations, from zines and textiles to art and condiments. With such a diverse selection, there’s bound to be something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss out on this treasure trove of delights!