Just outside the City wall, Smithfield was many things.  It was a place of religion, healing, trade, entertainment and sport. It was also a place of execution, where the fires were lit for heretics and traitors. Smithfield has a fascinating history with many stories to tell. Join City Guide and Lecturer Jill Finch to find out more.Sign up at Eventbrite or in the library if no access to Eventbrite:…See More

For both library users and non-users!If you don't use Barbican and community libraries, we'd like to know if there's anything we could do to change your mind.If you do use us, we'd like to know what you think works and what we could improve upon.You can complete the survey here:…See More

Throughout its history the City has had two main themes – money and religionThis talk by City Guide & Lecturer Jill Finch looks at how both God & Mammon have moulded the Square Mile over 2000 years. Book in the library or here:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/602532199027See More

Jenny Colwell will bring her passion and expertise to teach you how to sew!We'll provide all equipment including sewing machines, cloth, and patterns. If you'd prefer to use your own cloth you're welcome to bring that with you.By the end of the course you will have made either your own bag or simple garment. More info & booking:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/607532946397See More

Virginia Woolf is said to have commented ‘for most of history Anonymous was a woman’ and there have always been women in the City – even if we didn’t always see or hear them. In celebration of International Women's Day on the 8th March, this talk by City Guide Jill Finch looks at how different women coped with life in the Square Mile over the years. Jill will present the talk in the library. Register for the event in the library or here:…See More

6 week course starting 22nd February - every Wednesday from 11am to 1pm.Call or email Barbican library for more information or to register:barbicanlib@cityoflondon.gov.uk0207 638 0569See More

HelloJenny, a local resident, is running a free sewing course for beginners - running every Wednesday from 22nd February to 29th March, 11am – 1pm. We also have a free drop in, every Wednesday from 1pm - 2.30pm for you to learn some sewing basics or get help with something you're stuck on or just to use our machines.To register of for more information call or email Barbican Library:0207 638 0569barbicanlib@cityoflondon.gov.ukSee More

We have a new 6 week sewing course running every Wednesday 11-12.45  from the 11th January.More information and booking here:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/489330559877Also from the 11th January we have a weekly drop in running from 1-2.30. There's no need to book. You can turn up as a complete beginner and learn to sew or you can bring a project your working on for tips.We have all the equipment you need including sewing machines.If…See More

The authors will read from their books and chat about writing.Nibbles and drinks will be available. All welcome.More information and booking here or book at the enquiries desk in the library:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/406722888107See More

Barbican LibraryExhibition of the Society of Artist in Architecture (SocAA) – ‘Cities’All works are for sale and the Private View on Monday 5 September from 6.00 – 8.30 is open to all. Drinks and canapes will be provided. Please respond through Eventbrite ‘SocAA Barbican Library Private View’ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/395090705937 or email the secretary below to register your interest and get a ticket. …See More

Applications are currently being invited from artists wishing to exhibit in Barbican Library during 2024. All are welcome but we particularly aim to promote artists who have not exhibited before in the City of London or don’t have access to regular gallery spaces.The space is available for public exhibitions lasting approximately one month, with free admission to the public. Most forms of artwork can be accommodated within the space, and a variety of equipment facilities are available. The…See More

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