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Join us for engaging discussions of contemporary & classic works by African and diaspora authors. From Kennedy Ryan to Zora Neale Hurston, explore stories that span continents and generations.
Lagos Library Club - A Celebration of African & Diaspora Literature
Monthly Book Discussion Series | November 2025 - September 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library | First Floor Digital Commons/Great Hall (or other locations as necessary)
About the Series
Join us for the Lagos Library Club, a vibrant monthly gathering celebrating contemporary and classic works by African and diaspora authors. Led by Olamide Iyanda in partnership with DC Public Library, this open and inclusive series creates space for meaningful conversations about storytelling across cultures while deepening engagement with African and Black literary traditions.
Whether you're a devoted reader or just curious, all are welcome to explore these powerful voices and connect with fellow book lovers.
Upcoming Sessions
November 22, 2025 | 1:00-5:00 PM | The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives by Lola Shoneyin
MLK Library, Fourth Floor, 401-E
Free and open to the public. Registration not required, but encouraged.
Full FY26 Reading Schedule (tentative)
December 6, 2025 | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM | Someone Birthed Them Broken: Stories by Ama Asantewa Diaka
January 24, 2026 | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM | This Kind of Trouble by Tochi Eze
February 28, 2026 | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM | Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
March 28, 2026 | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM | Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
April 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM | Maame by Jessica George
May 23, 2026 | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM | The Edge of Water by Olufunke Grace Bankole
June 27, 2026 | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM | When We Were Birds by Ayanna Lloyd Banwo
July 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM | Nightbloom by Peace Adzo Medie
August 29, 2026 | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM | Stay With Me by Ayobami Adebayo
September 26, 2026 | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM | The Catch by Yrsa Daley-Ward
What to Expect
Lively discussions exploring themes, characters, and cultural contexts
A welcoming space for readers at all levels
Connection with a community passionate about African and diaspora literature
Opportunities to discover new authors and perspectives
No prior reading required - come as you are, whether you've finished the book or just want to listen and learn!
Program Leader
Olamide Iyanda (founder of Naija Girl Talks) brings passion and expertise to facilitating thoughtful conversations that honor the richness of African and Black literary traditions.
Location & Access
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
901 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
First Floor Digital Commons/Great Hall
Accessible via Metro (Gallery Place-Chinatown or Metro Center)
Free admission
Stay Connected
Instagram - @lagoslibraryclub, @dcpubliclibrary
#LagosLibraryClub #DCPLEvents #AfricanLiterature
Questions? Contact Vichike Lawani-Nduoma, Library Associate, MLK Library First Floor
This program is made possible through a partnership between Olamide Iyanda and DC Public Library.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Conversation Circle | Book Club |