events
Murmur Library has hosted a range of vibrant community events, each reflecting our commitment to amplifying diverse voices and fostering connection. From book launches that celebrate new works by Black, Indigenous, and culturally diverse authors, to engaging spoken word nights, thought-provoking workshops and book clubs that foster discussion around powerful works, our events provide a space for creativity and resistance. Additionally, our fundraisers and markets support the growth of the library’s collection, ensuring that underrepresented voices continue to thrive.
upcoming events
2023-2024
Spoken Word at
Murmur Library
Spoken Word at Murmur Library was a fortnightly open-mic style evening, hosted by queer black artists.
october 3rd, 2024
Rock Flight Book Launch
Hasib Hourani’s debut poetry collection, rock flight, is a powerful allegory of occupation and subjugation that refuses to lose hope. It highlights the disruptive effects of displacement, dispossession and surveillance for generations of Palestinian people.
This special event featured poetry readings and performances to celebrate the release of rock flight, which has been described by Maxine Beneba Clarke as passionate, necessary, ‘a poetry-triumphant’.
august 29th, 2024
When Cops Are Criminals
Book Launch
A powerful indictment of the criminal behaviour of police officers, and a call for institutional reform, edited by the multi-award-winning author of Black and Blue, Ronnie Gorrie. When Cops Are Criminals examines the widespread problem of police brutality and corruption from the perspectives of those who understand it in depth.
This event involved a panal discussion including feautured iauthors, facilitated by Nayuka Gorrie.
ongoing
Rage Cafe
Rage Café is a community circle celebrating and uplifting SWANA art and cultural movements as a way of combating dehumanisation and misinformation about Arabs and our homelands in these dark times .
It’s free & open to SWANA Arabs and those who love them.
monthly, ongoing
Unofficial NoName Bookclub
The Brunswick chapter of the Noname Bookclub meets monthly in the library. Everyone and anyone is welcome especially those critical of reading beyond the white heteronormative, patriarchal, imperialist capitalist gaze
june 4th, 2022
Murmur Market
Murmur Market featured local makers from the community. This event transformed the library space into a vibrant hub of creativity, showcasing handcrafted goods, art, and unique items that celebrate local talent. It was an opportunity to support small businesses and connect with the community.