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Thanks to everyone who came along to StoneCrabs’ Out On An Island Pop Up Cafe in Lord Louis Library, Newport on Saturday. Also thanks to library staff who showed how easy it is to join the library and access books and audiobooks.
If you missed it, there are three more to enjoy at libraries across the Island in October and November.
Free coffee and croissants
We have free coffee and croissants and you can watch the project’s documentary Our Stories Matter, filmed on the Isle of Wight and focusing on fascinating LGBTQ+ people from the past 100 years.
There’s also a chance to see a recording of Out On An Island’s exhibition showcasing our research and memorabilia filmed at Quay Arts.
Where and when
Join us us on:
- Saturday 30th October at Sandown Library from 10am until 12.30: Book here
- Saturday 6th November at Freshwater Library from 10am with the film screening at 1pm: Book here
- Saturday 27th November at Ryde Library from 10am until 12.30: Book here
Learn more
Meet new people and learn about places with hidden LGBTQ+ connections from Dimbola Lodge in Freshwater and Virginia Woolf to The Shack at Mottistone Manor with Paget and Seely or the East Cowes Classic Boat Museum and Joe Carstairs.
Find out what the libraries have to offer and how you can loan books and listen to audiobooks and learn about our LGBTQ+ Book Club. We’d love to hear your book recommendations as we share some of our own favourites.
Donations welcome
There is no charge for this event but donations are welcome. Please get in touch for more details, we’d love to see you there.
For more information/booking email [email protected]
StoneCrabs is a registered charity in England and Wales with almost two decades of experience producing high quality theatre, film and heritage experiences.
