The public perception of public libraries may be of a slow decline, but the opening of a children’s sensory library

Lambeth community groups expressed their worries over the re-opening of Carnegie Library in February. Lambeth Council faced a lot of

Joanna Lumley has joined library campaigners against council plans to close half its libraries. The Absolutely Fabulous actress lives near

“It feels terrifying, actually,” says best-selling author Ben Aaronovitch, about his debut novel featuring in Cityread 2015, a festival that

The proposals to sell off two libraries in Lambeth have been forced as a result of government plans to cut

Two Lambeth libraries are under threat as council austerity plans emerged last week to sell off both public institutions to

A Wandsworth parent who borrowed a £2 Ladybird book in 2005 has helped rack up a £370,000 book replacement bill

The Great Plague of 1665 wiped out vast swathes of Londoners with the blame for the rampant spread of the

Summary: The document is supported by children’s author Alan Gibbons Image: By Aicha Zaa Library users and workers are welcoming

Summary: Almost 35,000 hours of volunteering was completed in Merton, the highest in London. Image: By SWLondoner staff Merton Libraries

Summary: The decision comes after an all-in-one survey revealed libraries were highly valued by the vast majority of Richmond residents.