9 May 2024
Arbury Court Library — Sanctuary art exhibition
With thanks to Kettle’s Yard, University of Cambridge, Photo: H. Dickman, 2024
Sanctuary is an exhibition about “home, connection, love, creativity, loss, peace, relaxation, serenity and comfort”. Photographer My Linh Le took pictures of people cradling in their hands objects that spoke to them of these things.
It was a collaborative project with Kettle’s Yard Gallery. Artist Issam Kourbaj drew together the contributions from people living near the newly-refurbished Arbury Court Library, and sound artist Hannah Kemp-Welch recorded their stories of what the things they cradled meant to them.
The new acoustic panels — photos that will play the recordings — are a permanent installation for the library. Or you can listen to the stories here.
17 April 2024
Libraries of Sanctuary are all about stronger, resilient communities, positive communication between sanctuary-seekers, migrant groups and local communities, free internet, information, access to local and services and agencies, and opportunities to join in the activities of local support organisations. They promote respect and welcome to sanctuary-seekers, and bring communities and cultures together.
Cambridgeshire Libraries were recognised as Libraries of Sanctuary in August 2023.
Anyone living, working, visiting, or studying in Cambridgeshire or neighbouring counties is welcome to join the library. This applies even if you just want to access our online resources. Membership is free, and you’re welcome to join the library without any documents. To find out more about the range of resources we offer to support new arrivals into our communities, please visit our Libraries of Sanctuary information page.