Not long left to submit to the Creative Future #WritingCompetition for Underrepresented Writers!

Don't miss out - enter your #Fiction or #Poetry by Sunday 19 May 2024, 11.59pm

Are you an emerging author of adult prose fiction keen to get your writing seen? Then join our emerging authors showcase! Applications are open until midnight 11:59 pm on Sunday 26 May, 2024. Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1cx7b_…

All Brighton & Hove Libraries will be closed on Monday 27 May for the #SpringBankHoliday
📚 No loans will be due back that day
📞 Our 24 hr renewal line 0303 123 0035 will be open
💻 You can use all our online services including eBooks & eAudiobooks 👇
brighton-hove.gov.uk/libraries

Today marks the start of #MentalHealthAwareness Week.

We know that not all scars visible, that’s why we’ve we have collaborated with the Mental Health Foundation & a panel of experts by experience to support the mental health of people seeking sanctuary.
cityofsanctuary.org/2024/04/11/wel…

It's #DementiaActionWeek !

We marked the start of #DementiaActionWeek by taking a group of residents to @OneGardenBTN with Brighton & Hove Buses, whose drivers are all dementia friends.

Find out more about events taking place across our city 👉 ow.ly/ZIMM50RE5tb

It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek !

This year’s theme is movement. Physical activity improves mood, self-esteem and sleep and reduces stress, depression and anxiety levels 🏃‍♀️

There are a number of events locally so why not get involved 👉 ow.ly/ohnY50REbni

We will be showing a documentary by Ai Wei Wei Film (DE) at Jubilee library 16 June 2pm to kick off our Refugee Week 🧡
celebrations. Hope to see you there Duke of York's Duke of York's Together With Refugees 🧡

“Come along and help make some noise !”
Rainbow Chorus to perform at IDAHOBIT Community event on 17 May
Free event @ Ledward Center 6:15 to 9:30pm
👀👉Activists, Speakers, music & Queer inspiring socializing & Bar

#IDAHOBIT #Brighton #LGBTQ #transrights #Queer

Back by popular demand, the Culture ConneX Festival Season once again returns in partnership with PACE (Pan-African Creative Exchange) bringing you an exciting array of events.

As a Kurdish artist, I find inspiration in both the struggles and beauty of my heritage.
Just like the flowers in my hand, my songs are gentle yet impactful. Remember, never stop chasing your dreams.”
Brighton & Hove Libraries 🧡
bestfootmusic.net/post/refugeewe…
#refugeeweek #refugeeswelcome

Do you know we have film screenings once a month?

📅Sunday 19 May
⌚️2pm
🗺️Jubilee Library
📽️Science fiction action thriller. Cert 12A.

A CIA operative journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a global mission that unfolds beyond real time.
#film #brighton

Join us! #Brighton & #Hove Council’s #Deaf Services Liaison Forum mark #Deaf AwarenessWeek Free event Sat May 11 at Brighthelm Centre
9am-1pm, all invited 😊Full info here: bit.ly/DeafAwarenessE……BSL translation of the event poster here: youtu.be/0VgJ5RzjON0

#DyingMattersWeek Jubilee Library Saturday 11th May
11.30am - #CompanionVoices singing workshop
2pm - a talk on how creativity can enable us to explore grief and loss with author Corinna Edwards-Colledge & visual artist Wendy Pye
3.30pm - screening of film Dead Good #bhlibraries

Cook books can be expensive but you can access hundreds for free with your library card.
Try a different recipe each week, find new, quick, go to meals or get creative with your microwave!
Discover your #Cookery inspiration today! 🥘🍽️🥟
bit.ly/BHPublicCatalo…
#EveryonesLibrary

Moulsecoomb Family Fun event!

📅 Thursday 30 May
🕦 10:30 - 1:30pm
📍 Mouslecoomb Family Hub

Activities for all ages, including cooking, Dr. Bikes, yoga taster sessions, youth activities for ages 11+, badge-making, games for little ones and fire engine visit!

Join artist @[email protected] 💙 at this FREE workshop tomorrow where we'll be stitching messages of support for refugees & asylum seekers onto items of clothes! Creatively channel your solidarity during this afternoon session:

🕜 1:30 - 3:30pm
📍 ONCA

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First Tuesday Writers is here to keep your writing fresh!

Taking place on the 1st Tuesday of every month, each workshop offers a deep dive into a writer’s creative world. Explore different ways of writing and make new creative discoveries!

newwritingsouth.com/first-tuesday-…

Join us on Thurs 16 May, 5.30-6.30pm for an evening with author Matt Cain at Jubilee Library,
Matt will be discussing his career and books including his latest title, a Quick Read enemies-to-lovers romcom called Game On.🏳️‍🌈⚽️💕Free / £3 donation
eventbrite.co.uk/e/matt-cain-me…..

Come and join us and celebrate Refugee Week. We are celebrating with our friends from Best Foot Music and Jubilee Library.
Best Foot Music EuroMernet Sanctuary on Sea 🧡 Hummingbird Refugee Project 🧡 Brighton & Hove Libraries 🧡 Brighton & Hove Communities and Equalities

Enjoy your library from home today while we're closed for the #EarlyMayBankHoliday !🫖📲📚
Find eBooks, eAudioBooks & eMagazines and more on BorrowBox, Libby, by OverDrive & PressReader using your library card 👇
bit.ly/BHOnlineResour…