We regularly host lectures, workshops, and exhibitions open to the public. If you are interested in holding an event at the library, please contact us!
Special Events
Saturday, November 17: An Afternoon With Sherlock Holmes
presented by Orlando Pearson, creator of the redacted Sherlock Holmes
Holmseian Puzzles, Readings, and Fun
When: Saturday, 17th November 2018, 14:00-15:30 and 16:00-17:30
Where: International English Library, Conference room
Please register by fax, phone, or email by November 15th.
Orlando Pearson is a London based businessman who has worked for some of the world’s largest companies. So by day he commutes to work in the day and by night he communes with the spirits of Baker Street. The outcome of this communing is five books in the series The Redacted Sherlock Holmes – stories that were too scandalous to appear in the lifetime of the Great Baker Street Detective.
Orlando originally studied German with Italian before going into business and has lived in Austria, Belgium and Greece. His Sherlock Holmes stories often take their hero out of London and cover politics – including resolving Brexit, classical music, literature, religion, history, and business
His stories are published by MX Publishing and part of the proceeds of his work and that of other MX authors go to two charitable causes – Stepping Stones a school for children with special needs set up in one of Arthur Conan Doyle’s old houses, and Happy Life, a children’s home in Kenya. Some of his stories have been translated into German and Italian and one of them – a Holmesian version of Macbeth - has been staged.
Orlando is married to a Neusserin and lives with her and their two children in London.
Saturday, November 24: Bi-annual Book Sale
Twice a year we fill our event space with books for sale, most for just one euro each, and transform our reading room into a cafe where you can enjoy homemade cakes and savories with a cup of coffee or tea.
Join us for our next book sale on November 24, 2018 from 10am-4pm.
Regular Events
Tales for Tots
Stories and Songs in English for children aged 12-36 months accompanied by a caregiver
Mondays at 11:30am
1st Saturday each month at 11am
No registration necessary - just come along!
For more information call Mel on 0173 8172146
Preschool Storytime
Storytime for children from 3-5 years and younger siblings.
Tuesdays at 4:30pm.
Relaxation and Yoga Classes
Deep relaxation, breathing techniques & yoga postures. No experience necessary.
Tuesday evenings from 8pm-9:15pm
Wednesday mornings from 10am-11:15am
Courses run for 6 weeks - cost €40 per course. To sign up contact Sonia by phone at 0162 825 9930 or by email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
Book Club
We meet each month in the reading room to discuss a novel. It works best if everyone has read the book before the event.
We meet once per month on a Thursday from 6-7:30pm.
Upcoming dates:
November 8 - Homegoing - Yaa Gyasi
December 13 - His Whole Life - Elizabeth Hay
Film Club: for conversations about good movies
We meet each month in the reading room to discuss a film. It would be best, but is not necessary, to watch the movie in advance!
We meet once per month on a Saturday at 11am.
Upcoming dates:
10.11.2018 - Cloud Atlas
Directors team: Tom Tykwer, Lana Wachowski, Andrew "Andy" Wachowski
Starring: Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant
08/12/2018 - Lost in Translation
Director: Sofia Coppola
Starring: Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson, Giovanni Bibisi