(AGENPARL) – ven 22 settembre 2023 National Poetry Day, Africa Writes 2023 and exploring the Brontës
                                                                                        
What’s on
Brighten the shorter evenings with our captivating line-up of talks, readings and performances – both in-person at the Library and online.
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Shirley Williams: A Life in Politics
Monday 25 September, 19.00
At the Library and online
From the introduction of comprehensive schools to price tags and Ukraine’s national constitution, join us to celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of Shirley Williams MP with those closely connected to her life and work.
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The PEN Pinter Prize: Michael Rosen
Wednesday 11 October, 19.00 – 20.30
At the Library and online
Join us for a celebration of the power of words, as writer and performance poet Michael Rosen follows in the footsteps of Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie and Salman Rushdie in winning the PEN Pinter Prize.
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The Longplayer Conversation
Thursday 28 September, 19:00
At the Library
Join Richard Sabin, Principal Curator of Mammals at the Natural History Museum, and Dr Sada Mire, Associate Professor of Heritage at University College London for the annual conversation inspired by long-term thinking.
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Josephine Hart Poetry Hour: A Tribute to Seamus Heaney
Thursday 5 October, 19.00
At the Library and online
Join us on National Poetry Day in celebrating the life and works of acclaimed poet, playwright and Nobel Laureate, Seamus Heaney. With words from his daughter, Catherine Heaney and readings by celebrated actors.
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Africa Writes
Friday 29 September – Sunday 1 October
At the Library and online
Another year of celebrating contemporary African and diaspora literature from the Royal African Society. Kick off the weekend with Blitz Bazawule and explore a full programme of captivating talks, readings, performances and workshops across the Saturday and Sunday.  
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Late at the Library: Digital Steampunk
Friday 13 October, 19.30
At the Library
Polish your cogs and join us for a grand steampunk shindig in the immersive Clockwork Watch story world. Enjoy music, live art, VR demonstrations, a visit to our Digital Storytelling exhibition, and bars for beers and cocktails.
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More from the Library
On the Brontës
Tuesday 3 October, 18.30
University of Leeds
Why does the Brontës’ work resonate so deeply? Join acclaimed author Tracy Chevalier and University of Leeds Senior Lecturer, Dr Katy Mullin, for an evening of conversation inspired by the Becoming the Brontës exhibition.
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Fantasy: Realms of Imagination events
At the Library and online
Ahead of our major exhibition opening at the end of October, take a dive into our epic and uncanny series of events with some of the best Fantasy authors of our time. Fantasy: Realms of Imagination opens on 27 October.
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Want up to 50% off?
As a Member you can get up to half-price tickets to our events*. Plus Members also enjoy priority booking for our programme of talks and performances, a 20% discount in our public restaurants, cafés and shops, and can attend Fantasy: Realms of Imagination (and all our exhibitions) and bring a friend along, for free. 
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*Subject to availability. Limitations and restrictions apply.
Could you save the stories that shaped history?
This year, we’re launching an appeal to raise £20,000 towards our vital conservation work to help preserve our collection for future generations.
£25 today could pay for an hour’s treatment on a children’s book to restore its original binding. What’s more – the first £10,000 of donations will be matched, doubling any gift you make today.
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Lead image – Africa Writes © Ivan Gonzalez