Thursday 16 July 2026

19.00-20.30

Meet the author: Bad Dust

A history of the asbestos disaster with author Tom White

Asbestos was once known as the “magic mineral”, used extensively in schools, hospitals and housing, but has taken the lives of millions. Bad Dust traces the history of the asbestos disaster and tells the story of the activists who took on a powerful industry.

Much asbestos remains in place today, slowly degrading and placing us all at risk. Bad Dust reveals that far from being a problem solved, the fight needs to be taken up again.

“Bad Dust provides a shocking exposé of the asbestos industry and its apologists.”
John Boughton, author of Municipal Dreams

“This highly original and disturbing book reveals an industrial disaster hiding in plain sight.” Polly Smythe, Novara Media

Admittance is free but donations to the Library are welcome.