Celebrate Black History Month at Islington libraries

Stories have the power to connect us, challenge perspectives and deepen our understanding of the world around us. This Black History Month, and as part of the National Year of Reading 2026, join Islington Libraries for a range of events celebrating Black history, culture, creativity and storytelling.

Archway Library, Hamlyn House, Highgate Hill, London, N19 5PH

African Bead and Shell Mirror
Friday 30 October, 2.30-4pm
Come along and create your own African-inspired bead and shell mirror using colourful craft materials.
Drop-in session.

Cat and Mouse Library, 277 Camden Road, London, N7 0JN

Batik-Inspired Paper Dolls
Thursday 29 October, 2.30-4pm
Create your own paper dolls dressed in bright batik-inspired paper costumes, based on the artwork of Yinka Shonibare.
Drop-in session.

Central Library, 2 Fieldway Crescent, London, N5 1PF

Handprint Collage
Thursday 29 October, 2.30-4pm
Get creative and make a colourful handprint collage inspired by Black History Month themes.
Drop-in session, maximum 25 places.

Finsbury Library, 245 St. John Street, London, EC1V 4NB

Lubaina Himid Collage Workshop
Friday 30 October, 2-3.30pm
Create a collage inspired by the vibrant and thought-provoking artwork of Lubaina Himid.
Drop-in session.

Lewis Carroll Children’s Library, 166 Copenhagen Street, London, N1 0ST

Peace Wreath Craft
Wednesday 28 October, 2.30-4pm
Trace your hands and turn them into a beautiful peace wreath to take home.
Drop-in session.

Mildmay Library, 21-23 Mildmay Park, London, N1 4NA

Silhouette Collage
Tuesday 27 October, 2.15-3.30pm
Decorate a silhouette inspired by influential and inspirational people from Black history and culture.
Drop-in session.

N4 Library, 26 Blackstock Road, London, N4 2DW

African Paper Plate Necklace
Monday 26 October, 2-3.30pm
Make and decorate an African-inspired paper plate necklace using colourful patterns and designs.
Drop-in session.

North Library, Manor Gardens, London, N7 6JX

Black Artists Painting Workshop

Thursday 29 October, 2.30-4pm
Create a painting inspired by the work of famous Black artists from around the world.
Drop-in session.

South Library, 115-117 Essex Rd, London, N1 2SL

Gee’s Bend-Inspired Quilts Paper Craft
Wednesday 28 October, 2-3.30pm
Discover the colourful quilt designs of Gee’s Bend and create your own paper quilt-inspired artwork.
Drop-in session.

West Library, Bridgeman Road, London, N1 1BD

Basquiat-Inspired Crown
Thursday 29 October, 2.30-4pm
Create and decorate a crown inspired by the bold and expressive artwork of Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Drop-in session.

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