The Libraries, Archives and Guildhall Art Gallery offer
many exciting and interesting events and exhibitions each month.
You will be spoilt for choice! This calendar lists the events and
exhibitions held in the Libraries and Guildhall Art Gallery for the
next three months. Click on the links for more information about
each event.
| Ongoing
events |
| 1 Oct – 9 Jan 2009 |
John Milton 1608-2008 – a small exhibition of manuscripts and
books marking the 400th anniversary of the birth of John
Milton |
Guildhall Library |
| November
events |
| 4 - 29 |
Two Kilns and a Camera – an exhibition of pottery and
photos |
Barbican Library |
| 4 - 29 |
Patterns of the landscape – Caroline Tate presents paintings
inspired by the landscapes of New Zealand |
Barbican Library |
| 3 - 29 |
Barbican Arts Group – exhibition by members of the Barbican
Arts Group |
Barbican Library |
5
(2.00-3.00pm) |
The Lloyd’s Marine Collection at Guildhall Library – talk
introducing the collection |
Guildhall Library |
12
(7.30pm) |
John O’Farrell – an evening of amusement and entertainment with
John O’Farrell |
Barbican Library |
17
(7.30pm)
|
The Kaleidoscope of time – poetry performance supported by
music |
Barbican Library |
24
(7.30pm) |
Mahler’s Heavenly retreats: Encounters with the Master’s
‘Composing Houses’ : Steinbach |
Barbican Library |
26
(6.30pm) |
Poetry at the Movies: a Programme of Poetry featured in
Films |
Barbican Library |
| December
events |
| 3-29 |
Café Life – exhibition of various aspects of café life by
artists in the London Arts Café |
Barbican Library |
4
(12.30-1.00pm) |
Livery Company Records for family historians – talk on the wide
range of livery company records that are available for
consultation |
Shoe Lane Library |
5
(12.30-1.00pm) |
John Milton of London – a talk about the life and times of john
Milton in and around the City |
Guildhall Library |
7
(2.00pm) |
Workshop on Milton and Handel’s Samson Agonistes by Graham
Fawcett lecturer with the Poetry School |
Barbican Library |
8
(7.30pm) |
Milton: Poet, Pamphleteer and Patriot – talk about the writer’
life |
Barbican Library |