Join Danny Rosenbaum and Rupert Vandervell, the co-authors of London Lives, for this illustrated talk. They’ll reveal their insights into London and Londoners through interviewing such luminaries as Zandra Rhodes (fashion designer), David Ison (the Dean of St Paul’s) and Steven McRae (principal dancer at The Royal Ballet) and many others. Using a range of anecdotes Rosenbaum reveals how an inspiring picture of the capital emerged from the 24 people featured (one for each hour of the day).…See More

Join scientist and artist Dr Jaythiny Kangatharan an innovative poet whose debut book ‘multilingual neuropoetry’ explores aspects of the brain using poetry in many languages. She’ll read from her book and hold a Q&A session before helping you to create your own poems on the brain in any language. See More

Thursay 14th March 201912.30-1.30 Barbican Library, Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS Free talk,  booking essential through the library,  020 7638 0569, barbicanlib@cityoflondon.gov.uk Join Beatrix Schmidt (speaker, coach and author of ‘The Sleep Deep Method’) to find out simple and effective ways to get over sleep problems in this informative and interactive talk addressing some common misconceptions about sleep and what to do about them. See More

Come and fire up your travel aspirations with an illustrated talk by inveterate traveller April Wood in  conjunction with the publication ofAlone Together: Tales ofSisterhood and Solitude in Latin America, to which she hascontributed. If you already have a copy of the book, April will be happy to sign it for you at the event. See More

Green Ink Writers’ Gym is for everyone who wants to write. Writers of all genres and levels of experience will develop new material in a positive, supportive atmosphere. These will be informal, focused group sessions, combining inspiring exercises with quality time and space to write. The course will be held in the Barbican Library 2-3.30pm commencing Saturday 27.1.18. Introductory offer: £75 SEASON TICKET for six week course (so includes one free if participant attends all six) or £15 per…See More

The beginning of the twentieth century was a time of rapid artistic change when traditional concepts were challenged, boundaries were pushed and the role of the artist redefined. Join Alexandra Epps, Art Guide and Lecturer, for a journey through ten of the most influential works of art of the time and explore how some of the movers and shakers of the twentieth century turned the art world on its head.See More

Green Ink Writers’ Gym is for everyone who wants to write. Writers of all genres and levels of experience will develop new material in a positive, supportive atmosphere. Informal, focused group sessions, combining inspiring exercises with quality time and space to write. Free but booking is essential via the library on 0207 638 0569 or barbicanlib@cityoflondon.gov.ukRachel Knightley is a freelance writer and teacher of creative writing,…See More