Lagos Library Club - African & Diaspora Literature Gathering

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) Please email: MLKLibrary@dc.gov for more information! 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.