| Dear Member, This October, explore stories that inspire! Celebrate Black voices through powerful books and films, and join us in marking World Mental Health Day (10 Oct) and World Food Day (16 Oct) with curated reads, a digital challenge, and live events. What's on this month: - Special film screenings and discussions
- Children's Reading Challenge
- Meet-the-Author session
- Free Saturday activities for children & Culture Fridays for adults
- World Food Day Digital Challenge
- Online session with two British chefs
Step into your library this month and celebrate the richness of languages and stories from around the world! | | | | | Break the Silence: A Mental Health Art & Film Festival | Join us for a two-day festival celebrating creative expression and movement in healing through art, film, storytelling, and dialogue which reflects on resilience, well-being, and collective healing When: 10 October and 11 October, 10.30 a.m to 5.30 p.m.
Who can join: Open to all aged 18 and above.
Where: British Council Library in Chennai | | | | | Film screening and panel discussion | Join us for a special screening of Every Now and Then Girls — a powerful tapestry of women's friendships, their struggles against patriarchal structures, and their imagining of new futures, told through the richness of folktale traditions, non-linear storytelling, and the magic of realism. When: 11 October, 6.00 p.m onwards
Who can join: Open to all aged 18 and above.
Where: British Council New Delhi | | | | | | Book Launch: Murder in Moonlit Square | Meet author Paul Waters at the launch of Murder in Moonlit Square, a witty mystery set in Chandni Chowk, Delhi, where a streetwise Irish nun and a local hotelier unravel murder and mayhem. When: 17 October 2025, 06.00 p.m onwards
Who can join: Open to all aged 18 and above.
Where: British Council New Delhi | | | | | World Food Day Conversation | Join celebrated chefs Asma Khan and Shaun Kenworthy for an inspiring session exploring the intersection of food, culture, and sustainability. Discover global culinary insights, innovative approaches to cooking, and the stories behind the dishes that bring communities together. When: 10 October 2025 Who can join: Open to all aged 18 and above Where: Online | | | | | | Global Bites: World Food Day Challenge | This World Food Day, the British Council Libraries invite you to take part in Global bites: a culinary journey, a digital video challenge that celebrates the diversity of cuisines and the rich stories behind them. Last day for submission is 8 October. Who Can Join: open to all Where: Online | | | | | Reading Challenge 2025 | Registrations are now open! Watch stories blossom and imaginations bloom in this year's Reading Challenge 2025: Story Garden. Sign up for our exclusive reading adventure. Hiurry limited seats available! Who Can Join: Children aged 5 to 12 years Where: British Council Libraries in Kolkata, Chennai and Delhi. | | | | | | Join Culture Fridays! | On select Fridays, join us for enriching sessions that celebrate the vibrant worlds of art, literature, music, and global culture, designed to spark creativity, reflection, and meaningful dialogue. Who can join: Open to all aged 18 and above. Where: British Council Libraries in Kolkata, Chennai and New Delhi | | | | | Touring Film Programme | Explore the British Council's film touring programmes and discover powerful stories that transcend borders. This event features a compelling selection of films and stories that cross borders and challenge perspectives. Who can join: Open to all aged 18 and above. Where: British Council Libraries in Kolkata, Chennai and New Delhi. | | | | | | AI Era Talk | Discover how generative AI reshapes speaking assessment, expanding fluency evaluation and redefining communicative competence interactively | | | | | Honouring Black History | Discover powerful reads this Black History Month celebrating resilience, leadership, unity, and Black community contributions. | | | | Follow us on social media, participate in upcoming events, and provide feedback at IndiaLibraries@britishcouncil.org | | | © British Council
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