Lewisham Libraries celebrates Local Writers

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Date

Saturday 21 March 2026

Time

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Costs

FREE

Location

Deptford Lounge

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Join us for our first event of the festival!

Join Lewisham Libraries for an exciting spoken word event featuring talented local writers, and an open mic.

Building on the success of last year’s event, this showcase will once again feature writers and poets from local groups: Lewisham Multicultural Writers, Torridon Writers and Forest Hill Stanza. Expect poetry and other writing full of life’s joys, fears and ups and downs.

There will be opportunities to sign up for open mic slots on arrival, with 8 slots available on a first-come first-served basis. Lewisham Libraries will be holding a book signing after the event featuring published works from their featured authors, including poetry, fiction, non-fiction and children’s books.

Presented in partnership with Lewisham Libraries.

About Deptford Literature Festival

Deptford Literature Festival takes place each March and celebrates the diversity and creativity of Deptford and Lewisham through words, stories and performance. It is run by London Writers Centre in a collaboration with independent producer Tom MacAndrew, with support from the Albany, Deptford Lounge and Lewisham Libraries. The festival is part of our campaign to make Lewisham the UK’s first Borough of Literature. You can find out more about Deptford Literature Festival and see the full festival programme at: deptfordlitfest.com

Book Tickets

Partners

Lewisham Libraries

Lewisham Libraries

Lewisham Libraries is the public library service for the London Borough of Lewisham, operating major hubs in Deptford, Downham, Lewisham, and Catford, plus community branches, offering books, digital resources (eBooks, audiobooks), Lewisham Heritage archives, events like the Imagined Worlds festival, and outreach for programmes serving a diverse community with a strong focus on accessibility and community engagement. They have recently won national awards for for their events and activities for all ages.

FAQs

How can I get assistance with booking a ticket?

If you are experiencing any issues with making a booking, please contact: [email protected]
Can I cancel my ticket if I can no longer attend?

Yes.

As far as possible, by booking a ticket we ask that you commit to attending, as places for in-person events are limited. If you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket so someone else can come along.

You can manage your ticket/s by clicking on the ‘manage tickets’ link at the end of your booking confirmation email.

Read the festival’s cancellation and refunds policy: londonwriterscentre.org.uk/deptford-literature-festival-2026-refunds-and-cancellations/

Access Information

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

All venues are wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets.

Deptford Lounge has Changing Place facilities, an induction loop and assistance dogs are welcome. For more information: deptfordlounge.org.uk/access
How do I request specific access needs?

If you require additional access provision in order to attend or take part in the festival, for example, larger print handouts at workshops, or a scribe, please get in touch before the festival day at: festival@londonwriterscentre.org.uk

For more information about the access provision available, please visit: londonwriterscentre.org.uk/news/access-at-deptford-literature-festival/

Support Deptford Literature Festival

Deptford Literature Festival celebrates local talent and introduces exciting new writers from Lewisham and nearby boroughs. We want to be able to continue to offer our workshops, readings, events and community projects at a low cost. We do not want finances to be a barrier to anyone taking part. If you are in a position to make a donation, please give a gift today. Anything you give will help more people come to future festivals.

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