Celebrate LGBT+ History Month at our libraries this February
Published: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
February is LGBT+ History Month, and we are celebrating with a series of fun and engaging events at our libraries exploring the rich history of the LGBT+ community.
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Our borough’s libraries have already hosted events like a meet and greet with Peter Parker about his book Some Men in London: Queer Life, 1945–1969 and a storytelling and song event with pantomime dame Mama G.
Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Culture, Kemi Akinola said: “It’s important that we celebrate everyone in our Borough and that this month LGBT history is highlighted. There are a great range of activities over half-term in our libraries to inspire and engage everyone that visits."
Still to come
Saturday 15
11am to 12pm, Southfields Library: Rainbow Craft Activity
2pm, Tooting Library: LGBTQ+ History Month story & Craft Session
A themed story and an exciting crafting session.
Monday 17
10am to 2pm, Northcote Library
Get involved throughout half term in the Children’s Library for crafts that celebrate what makes you who you are and makes you proud.
Tuesday 18
9:30 to 10am, Southfields Library: LGBT+ History Story Time
Come along to hear a fabulous selection of LGBT+ stories.
Wednesday 26
6 to 7pm, Balham Library: Meet Author Elvin James Menseh
Meet 27 year old British-Ghanaian writer Elvin James Mensah speak about his debut novel, Small Joys. It is a moving, funny and tender story of love, friendship and finding happiness in the most unexpected places.
Please book a free ticket through Eventbrite.
Learn more about what you can do at our libraries this month.