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A Court of Thorns and Roses in London

Which London borough is the biggest A Court of Thorns and Roses fan?

One of this century’s most popular romantasy series and BookTok phenomena, A Court of Thorns and Roses, celebrated its tenth anniversary on 5 May 2025. 

How shared reading groups are helping to combat loneliness

The UK’s largest shared reading charity is working to combat loneliness affecting around 3.1 million people in England, according to

Twickenham library

More than a third of adults attended libraries in Richmond last year

Richmond has the third highest percentage of in-person visits to libraries in London, with more than a third of adults

A picture of Sanderstead library in Croydon

Croydon library closures spark devastation after ‘sham’ consultation process

Four libraries were forced to close on Friday as part of Croydon Council’s efforts to create a more efficient library

New library to open in Wandsworth Town

A new library is due to open in Wandsworth Town on November 14, hoping to offer an improved range of

The organisation tackling loneliness one ukulele at a time

From care home visits to community classes, The Ukulele Project has donated more than 300 ukuleles across London to schools,

The interior of Battersea library in Wandsworth. There are rows of desks and bookshelves

Library usage in Wandsworth returning to pre-pandemic level

Library usage in Wandsworth is returning to its pre-pandemic level, data from a Freedom of Information request shows.  In the

Richmond Literature Festival welcomes library lovers

Richmond Library has been organising and hosting events this month for the Richmond Literature Festival. The Library ranks number one

“It’s been challenging”: Hamida Ali reflects on turning Croydon around

Taking the reins of Croydon Council during its worst ever financial crisis is the challenge that its new leader, Hamida

Wandsworth Libraries launches ‘A Chance To Talk’ to combat loneliness

Wandsworth Libraries has launched a new scheme to tackle loneliness and isolation in the community. ‘A Chance To Talk,’ led

Revealed: London’s libraries reap millions in fines for overdue loans

London’s libraries have levied more than £5 million in fines since 2015, we can reveal. An investigation by SWLondoner using

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