Name: The Feminist Library
Address: Sojourner Truth Community Centre, 161 Sumner Rd, London SE15 6JL, UK
Telephone: 020 7261 0879
Rating: 4.6

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An endo-embroidery workshop led by artist Coco Warner-Allen, organized by The Feminist Library and The Poorly Project, in honor of Endometriosis Awareness Month. The workshop explores the social and medical invisibility of endometriosis through beginner-friendly embroidery techniques, encouraging creative expression and community engagement. Participants will learn stitches and beading to influence textiles, fostering personal healing and hope.

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An interdisciplinary series of reading and writing workshops held at The Feminist Library in London, starting on Saturday, 28th March 2026, from 13:30 to 15:00. The first session, titled 'On Soups,' explores how soups connect and ground Armenian and East and Southeast Asian diasporas through archival materials, poetry, photographs, and generative writing prompts. Facilitated by Tatevik Sargsyan and Joyce Mak, the series aims to foster collective learning, community connection, and the co-creation of a zine for the Feminist Library's collection.

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A fundraising event held at The Feminist Library on March 28, 2026, from 17:00 to 20:00, supporting the cause of destigmatizing abortions. The event features a discussion of the book 'My Notorious Life' by Kate Manning, library tours, and community engagement. All proceeds benefit Supporting Abortions for Everyone (SAFE) and The Feminist Library.

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A group study session exploring Māori & Pasifika feminist organizing in the late 20th century, focusing on key periodicals like Bitches, witches & dykes (1980-82) and Broadsheet (1972-1997). Participants will examine indigenous knowledge sharing, print as a diasporic medium, and diverging feminist publishing practices in the South Pacific. Led by Kaiya Waerea, the session includes browsing, reading, discussion, and concludes with food. The event prioritizes people of the South Pacific diaspora and indigenous communities.

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An event titled 'Black British Hood Feminism: Decolonising Touch' scheduled for March 31, 2026, from 18:00 to 20:15. The event aims to explore themes related to Black British feminism and decolonising touch, likely involving discussions or workshops on these topics.

Black British Hood Feminism: Decolonising Touch

A workshop combining creative clay art and poetry, hosted by Feminist Library, scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The event aims to explore the connections between body, nature, and being through artistic expression.

Body, Nature, and Being: A Creative Clay & Poetry Workshop

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An event titled 'Unite Against The Far Right' featuring collaborations between GNDR, Gay School, and the Migrant Democracy Project. The event is scheduled for April 12, 2026, from 17:00 to 21:00, aiming to unite communities against far-right ideologies and promote social justice.

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The Feminist Library is hosting the opening session of 'The Poetics of Infrastructure' series, focusing on cartography as a speculative and imaginative practice. The event features discussions around texts like Ursula K. Le Guin's 'The Word for World: The Maps of Ursula K. Le Guin' and Madeleine de Scudéry’s 'Carte de Tendre,' exploring maps as invitations to wander, misread, and redraw. The session aims to consider how worlds are mapped into being and how cartography can be reimagined to trace spaces of care, connection, and collective imagination.

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Old Bomb Theatre Company presents the play "Craggy Hole Caves" on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 19:30 to 21:30. The performance explores prehistoric themes, including Neanderthal worship practices and the female reproductive system, blending humor and history. It is held at The Feminist Library in London, with accessible facilities and detailed access information provided.

Craggy Hole Caves

Join the Herstories Book Club for a discussion of 'The Volcano Lover'. The event takes place in person on April 25, 2026, from 14:00 to 15:30. It offers an opportunity to engage with fellow readers and explore the themes of the novel.

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Old Bomb Theatre Company presents the play "Craggy Hole Caves" on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 19:30 to 21:30. The performance explores prehistoric themes, including Neanderthal worship practices and the history of the female reproductive system, through a humorous and provocative narrative set in Yorkshire's caves. The event is hosted by the Feminist Library at 161 Sumner Road, London, and offers accessible facilities and assistance for attendees.

The event is a feminist book club meeting focusing on discussions of feminist literature and topics. It includes a workshop exploring feminist roleplay anthologies and discussions on the social differences between men and women, with a focus on the female body in society. The event features dynamic activities, learning, interpretation, and writing, and takes place at the Feminist Library in London on April 29th from 7 PM to 9 PM.

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The Feminist Library in London is highly praised for its welcoming atmosphere and helpful staff. Visitors appreciate the extensive collection of feminist literature and archives, although many books are older and not available for borrowing. The library also hosts events and has a strong community presence, making it a valuable resource for those interested in feminist history and social issues.

London’s gay community is centered in Soho, with Old Compton Street as its most iconic hub of LGBTQ+ nightlife and culture. The city also boasts vibrant queer scenes in Vauxhall, Shoreditch, and beyond, making it one of the most diverse and expansive gay communities in Europe.

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April 2026

The Poetics of Infrastructure

Craggy Hole Caves

Herstories Book Club: the Volcano Lover

Craggy Hole Caves

Spanish Book Club: Juegos reunidos feministas

Past events (last 90 days)

March 2026

XS’ : Endo-Embroidery with Coco Warner-Allen

XS’ : Endo-Embroidery with Coco Warner-Allen

Hold everything dear: a series of interdisciplinary reading and writing workshops

Abortion Book Club Fundraiser

Unfurling Māori & Pasifika Print Publishing

Black British Hood Feminism: Decolonising Touch

April 2026

Body, Nature, and Being: A Creative Clay & Poetry Workshop

Paper Cuts and Poetry

Unite Against The Far Right: GNDR x Gay School x Migrant Democracy Project

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