Black History Month 2024
Sun 13/Oct/24
Black History Month Events
To celebrate Black History month, we are holding a series of events throughout the libraries and online. To find more information, visit our event's page.
Exhibition: Bun n Cheese: Things that bring me joy
As part of black history month, the Gallery space at Sutton Library will be hosting a month long exhibition titled "Bun n Cheese: Things that bring me joy".
Curated by the the writer / artist / academic, Michael Mcillan, this exhibition was made in collaboration with ten Black British elders of Caribbean heritage, and it the culmination of a five-week oral history exploring objects from their homes that bring them joy and speaks to their lived experience in Britain.
The exhibition is free to attend, and can be visited at any point during the staffed opening hours at Sutton Central Library. For more information, visit our event platform.
Sutton Historians: Dr. Michael McMillan presents Bun n Cheese
Join us on 30th October for a special addition of Sutton Historians, as critically acclaimed artist and academic Dr. Michael McMillian presents a talk on the project behind Bun n Cheese: Things that bring me joy exhibition.
EBooks and EAudiobooks
As part of Black History Month, why not explore the Libraries online catelogue! As part of your library membership, library card holders can gain access to a huge range of Ebooks and audiobooks through the Libby and Borrowbox apps!
With curated lists of books exploring black history, culture, and lived-experiences, there are plenty of interesting reads to find. To find out more, visit the digital resources section of our website, or follow the links below:
- Black History Month Adult Collection: https://tlc.overdrive.com/collection/1487043
- Black History Month Children and Young Adult Collections: https://tlc.overdrive.com/collection/1594782
- Read Black Authors: https://tlc.overdrive.com/collection/1253023
SACCO Book Reviews
To help celebrate Black History Month Sutton Libraries reached out to SACCO (Sutton African and Caribbean Cultural Organisation), to collaborate on a series of book reviews. These reviews, written and curated by members of Sutton's black community, focus on books that explore the history, culture, and lived experiences of the black communities around the world.
All of the SACCO book reviews can be found here:https://llc.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk/custom/web/content/BHM%20SACCO%20BookReviews.pdf