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Founded in 1975, the Feminist Library is a growing archive of materials relating to feminism, led by a collective of volunteers.

The Library is also an intersectional community space, which is trans-inclusive and welcomes visitors of all genders. We support research, activism and community projects. Our non-fiction collection consists of about 5,000 books dating from 1900 to the present day. The collection is very strong in the areas of the arts, politics and the Women’s Liberation Movement, women’s history, and mental and

physical health. We also have about 2,500 works of fiction from all around the world, the majority of which are in English and some in various European and Latin American languages. Our poetry collection of some 500 publications represents a significant number of little-known and/or self-published woman poets, as well as poetry by more well-known and commercially published women. An estimated 1,500 periodicals titles are represented. They date from the late 1960’s to the present day and they occupy about 85 metres of library shelving. We also hold a growing collection of self-published zines. The Feminist Library Bookshop is open at the Library every Saturday selling new and used books and periodicals, zines, contemporary magazines, badges, totes and other merchandise. Our stalls appear at a wide range of events in London and elsewhere. Keep an eye on our website and Facebook events for our exciting programme. Opening hours*

Wednesdays 11am – 5pm

Saturdays 1pm – 4pm

Pre-booking is currently required for all visitors. Three-hour research slots are available:

Wednesdays 11am – 2pm or 2pm – 5pm
Saturdays 1pm – 4pm. Book on our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/feminist-library-10830367574

We are always seeking volunteers - email [email protected] to find out more. Other queries email [email protected]

14/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to the second .worldwide.official at the feminist library! Thanks to our wicked artists, lovely audience, and amazing crew we raised £718 for

13/05/2026

"Our next BFRG is happening on Tuesday 19th May 6:30 - 8:00pm at The Feminist Library.

This month we'll be reading The Fat Lady Sings by Jacqueline Roy.
Originally published in 2000, this novel explores the intersections between race, class and Black women's mental health in the UK.

Please note, this book describes mental illness, forced institutionalisation, and other sensitive topics in graphic detail. With that in mind, please engage with this month's reading in a way that feels safe for you!

Sign up at the link in our bio.

Reminder: The Black Feminist Reading Group is a closed space for Black and POC folks. "

07/05/2026

Send your solidarity to people in prison. We’ll be writing to Prisoners for Palestine and other political prisoners during the bookshop opening times: 1pm - 4pm this Saturday 9th May. Join us!

06/05/2026

June 21st + June 27th
1.30pm - 5.30pm
free tickets in bio!

In collaboration with and

Join us to learn how you can contribute to Wikipedia, the free, online encyclopedia, written and maintained by a community of volunteers. In these two sessions, we'll be editing pages on Wikipedia relating to transfeminism and trans women, improving knowledge pathways and clearing up some facts!

Trainers from Wikimedia UK will give an overview of how to edit Wikipedia, why it is important and will help you get started on your Wikipedia editing journey. Everybody is welcome. No special skills are needed. Come with your curiosity! This workshop is suitable for beginners and those with experience alike.

We’ll have a list of suggested articles to work on, but if you have something that you’d like to edit please bring that too! The suggested articles have been drawn up by co-host and researcher Jaye Hudson from TgirlsonFilm, who works to dig up and document UK transfeminist history and transfem life for zines, screenings, and community projects.

What you will need:

- A Wikipedia account, made before the event starts.
- A laptop! (you can borrow one of ours, but I'm sure yours is nicer)
- that's it!

Snacks will be provided.

03/05/2026

"☕ Next meeting: Sat 30 May, 2.00-3.30pm
📍Location: Feminist Library
📖 Book: Sharp Objects, by Gillian Flynn
📚 Previous books we've read: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/herstories-book-club

When two girls are abducted and killed in Missouri, journalist Camille Preaker is sent back to her home town to report on the crimes. Long-haunted by a childhood tragedy and estranged from her mother for years, Camille suddenly finds herself installed once again in her family's mansion, reacquainting herself with her distant mother and the half-sister she barely knows - a precocious 13-year-old who holds a disquieting grip on the town."

01/05/2026

Shorts for Palestine
15/05/2026 6:30 pm 10:00 pm

Join .png for a fundraiser film screening and badge workshop at the Feminist Library on 15 May in remembrance of Nakba Day.

We will be screening short films about and from Palestine, followed by a badge-making workshop where participants can make their own protest badges using materials from the Feminist Library's own archives.

Doors will open at 6:30pm, and the screening will begin promptly at 7pm.

This event is a fundraiser and all ticket proceeds and donations will go to MAP: Medical Aid for Palestinians.

📍Where: The Feminist Library, 161 Sumner Rd, London SE15 6JL
📆When: Friday May 15th, 6:30 – 9:30pm
🎟️Tickets are available on a sliding scale, link in bio

30/04/2026

🧊 Fighting ICE Everywhere - a live simultaneous multi-city event across 6 timezones, co-organised by South London Anti-Raids and Plan C.

🗓️ 7pm (BST) Saturday 2 May
📍 The Feminist Library
Sojourner Truth Community Centre
161 Sumner Rd, Peckham
SE15 6JL

Join us for an experiment in transnational organising! In the face of repressive immigration policies, racist neocolonial tactics, livestreamed genocides, and militarised borders, we need a global response, mass participation, and determination to defend people and everyday life.

The Peckham event will be one of many held across the world (with 10+ in different parts of London and the UK). We'll watch live presentations (via an online stream) from a panel including LA Tenants Union, Arizona Migra Watch, No Detention Centers in Michigan, and DAMN (Direct Action Minnesota). Followed by an assembly of participants at each in-person event to reflect, inquire, and translate those experiences to our local context. Finally, feedback from the assemblies to all spaces, finishing with responses from the panel.

Free - all welcome!

29/04/2026

CAMBIO DE PLANES:
Debido a algunos contratiempos y motivos personales hemos decidido aplazar el club del 29 de abril a el Martes 5 de mayo. Nos movemos a nuestro lugar habitual en Southbank Centre y al finalizar iremos a tomarnos unas drinks con quien quiera unirse.
Nos vemos el 5 a partir de las 6:30pm, los juegos feministas te llaman!

CHANGE OF PLANS
After some personal and material reasons we have decided to change the Bookclub of 29th of April to Tuesday 5th of May. We will move it to our well known place at Soutbank Centre.
We will have some drinks after the event.
See you on 5th of May from 6:30pm, The feminist Games are coming your way!

26/04/2026

Watch out for these le***an books at the Feminist Library!

As Le***an Visibilty Week comes to a close, we asked our bookshop team about their top le***an books at the Feminist Library.

Check out more recommendations in our bookshop.org reading list (link in bio)!

Alt text: pink sunburst background pictures of books.
In our Bookshop:
- the Masters Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master’s House by Audre Lorde
- Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde
- When I dare to be powerful by Audre Lorde
- Zami: A New Spelling of My Name by Audre Lorde
- The Night Alphabet by Joelle Taylor
- Mrs. S by K. Patrick
In our archive:
- Le***an Fiction by Ellie Dulkin
- The Invisible Ghetto by Matthew Krouse
- I Must Be Living Twice by Eileen Myles
- Nice Jewish Girls by Evelyn Torton Beck
- Le***ans at Midlife by Barbara Sang et. al.
- More Serious Pleasure by Sheba Collective
- Le***an and Gay Visions of Ireland by Ide O’Carroll and Eoin Collins
- Le***an Lives by Barbara Grier and Coletta Reid
- The Le***an Reader by Gina Covina and Laurel Galana ***anvisibilityweek

24/04/2026

trans+ linocut workshop 30/05/2026 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
ticket link in bio!

"In this workshop you will be guided through the entire linocut printing process from start to finish, including the creation of your designs, carving and printing.In addition, this workshop will focus on portraiture and will include a drawing section where participants will work in alternating pairs to create portraits of each other using quick and dynamic techniques.

This workshop is suitable for absolute beginners, as well as those who have some printmaking experience and want to approach the medium in a new way.

The workshop will run for 3h with a 15 minute break. Please arrive 10 minutes early for a 1:30pm start.

You will not need to bring anything for the workshop, but please be aware that we will be working with sharp materials as well as oil-based inks and you are advised to wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.

Please note that this workshop is for participants aged 18+ and aimed at those who identify as Trans+

The workshop will be run by Nikolas Wereszczyński who is an active painter and printmaker. He has experience running art workshops with the Red Art Club in Clapham as well as Camden Council, and has recently completed the Camden Trans Folk Project for Love Camden."

23/04/2026

irst round of acts announced for MINCE 6th May fundraiser 🎈

is a neurodivergent, mentally ill, non-binary folk-punk musician, at MINCE they will be playing some of their original, theatrical, silly and brutally honest songs.

After documenting the Drag scene for nearly 10 years, trans artist turns the camera towards the audience of a London Drag Kings Festival to understand what Drag Kinging means to them, how it has evolved and what challenges it faces.

is a big hearted and sensitive human who gains most of their inspiration whilst naked and deeply submerged in a bath. They will be performing a compilation excerpt from their debut solo show, That’s Just The Way It’s (un)Done.

will be performing her new piece The Lounge Singer, about a *cough cough* Lounger Singer who has an existential crisis every time she try's to sing.

6th May 7pm onwards
📍
♿ Full access info in ticket link - wheelchair accessible, gender neutral loo

MINCE is a wip/sharing night for live art/music/film/queer/trans/stuff.

Get your tickets now! 🔗 In bio

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161 Sumner Road
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SE156JL

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Tuesday	11am - 5pm
Wednesday	11am - 5pm
Thursday	11am - 5pm
Friday	11am - 5pm
Saturday	1pm - 4pm

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+442072610879

Website

http://feministlibrary.co.uk/support/

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