You love to read and so do we!
You can find a wide selection of fiction and non fiction in Lewisham Libraries, both online and in Branch. We can also come to you.
Throughout the year we participate in National and International Reading events, National Book Clubs, Publisher events, get excited about book prizes and make tons of displays based on your favourite topics.
We invite authors, story tellers, experienced family history professionals, local councillors, MPs, health professionals, and more to give events in library spaces.
We also attend many different events around the community aimed at engaging with local people. You may have passed our stalls in the shopping centre, community centre, job centre or school.
Here is a selection of our regular, annual themes.
January
February
LGBT History Month
LGBT History Month is a month-long annual observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. It is observed during February.
March
International Womens Day
International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.
International Women's Day (IWD) has been observed since the early 1900's - a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized world that saw booming population growth and the rise of radical ideologies. International Women's Day is a collective day of global celebration and a call for gender parity. No one government, NGO, charity, corporation, academic institution, women's network or media hub is solely responsible for International Women's day.
April
May
City Read
Cityread London is an annual celebration of literature that brings reading to life for the whole capital in a massive book group. Each spring, Cityread invites London’s citizens, workers and visitors to pick up a book – the same book – and read it together. Taking the chosen novel as a starting point, a month-long programme of book groups, author talks, workshops and other events takes place across London’s libraries, bookshops, museums and other venues.
June
July August September
October
November
December
To find out more about our other events, displays, activities, classes services and resources, please follow us on Twitter, check the Lewisham Local Events or check in your Local Branch.
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You can find a wide selection of fiction and non fiction in Lewisham Libraries, both online and in Branch. We can also come to you.
Throughout the year we participate in National and International Reading events, National Book Clubs, Publisher events, get excited about book prizes and make tons of displays based on your favourite topics.
We invite authors, story tellers, experienced family history professionals, local councillors, MPs, health professionals, and more to give events in library spaces.
We also attend many different events around the community aimed at engaging with local people. You may have passed our stalls in the shopping centre, community centre, job centre or school.
Here is a selection of our regular, annual themes.
January
A new start to the year.
We promote courses and learning for all ages whether you made a resolution or not!
You will find many displays and information in our branches.
We promote courses and learning for all ages whether you made a resolution or not!
You will find many displays and information in our branches.
February
LGBT History Month
LGBT History Month is a month-long annual observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. It is observed during February.
March
SPINE Festival celebrates arts and literature across London libraries with FREE, fun activities and events for children, families and young people. There are poetry slams, artist workshops and theatre shows.
International Womens Day
International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.
International Women's Day (IWD) has been observed since the early 1900's - a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized world that saw booming population growth and the rise of radical ideologies. International Women's Day is a collective day of global celebration and a call for gender parity. No one government, NGO, charity, corporation, academic institution, women's network or media hub is solely responsible for International Women's day.
April
World Book Night
World Book Night is a national celebration of reading and books which takes place on 23 April every year. Books are given out across the UK with a focus on reaching those who don’t regularly read, and are gifted through organisations including prisons, libraries, colleges, hospitals, care homes and homeless shelters, as well as by passionate individuals who give out their own books within their communities.
World Book Night is run by The Reading Agency, a national charity that inspires people to become confident and enthusiastic readers.
Man Booker Prize
The Man Booker Prize is the leading literary award in the English speaking world.The prize, which launched in 1969, aims to promote the finest in fiction by rewarding the best novel of the year written in English and published in the United Kingdom Each year, the prize is awarded to what is, in the opinion of the judges, the best novel of the year written in English and published in the UK.
Judges select a longlist of 12 or 13 books in March, followed by a shortlist of six in April, with the winner announced in May.
World Book Night is a national celebration of reading and books which takes place on 23 April every year. Books are given out across the UK with a focus on reaching those who don’t regularly read, and are gifted through organisations including prisons, libraries, colleges, hospitals, care homes and homeless shelters, as well as by passionate individuals who give out their own books within their communities.
World Book Night is run by The Reading Agency, a national charity that inspires people to become confident and enthusiastic readers.
The Man Booker Prize is the leading literary award in the English speaking world.The prize, which launched in 1969, aims to promote the finest in fiction by rewarding the best novel of the year written in English and published in the United Kingdom Each year, the prize is awarded to what is, in the opinion of the judges, the best novel of the year written in English and published in the UK.
Judges select a longlist of 12 or 13 books in March, followed by a shortlist of six in April, with the winner announced in May.
May
City Read
Cityread London is an annual celebration of literature that brings reading to life for the whole capital in a massive book group. Each spring, Cityread invites London’s citizens, workers and visitors to pick up a book – the same book – and read it together. Taking the chosen novel as a starting point, a month-long programme of book groups, author talks, workshops and other events takes place across London’s libraries, bookshops, museums and other venues.
Women's Prize for Fiction
An annual award, it celebrates the very best full length fiction written by women throughout the world. Set up in 1992. The prize is awarded to the woman who, in the opinion of the judges, has written the best, eligible full-length novel in English.
The longlist is usually announced in March, the shortlist in April and the winner in June.
An annual award, it celebrates the very best full length fiction written by women throughout the world. Set up in 1992. The prize is awarded to the woman who, in the opinion of the judges, has written the best, eligible full-length novel in English.
The longlist is usually announced in March, the shortlist in April and the winner in June.
June
Scam Awareness Month
Scams Awareness Month is a campaign led by Citizens Advice and Trading Standards which aims to create a network of confident, alert consumers. Scams and fraud affect millions of people across the UK every year, victimising and leaving consumers out of pocket. By raising awareness, helping consumers become more confident and alert in spotting and reporting scams, we can all play an important part in protecting ourselves and others from falling victim.
You can find information packs and advice in our branches and on our social media.
Bookstart is the world’s first national bookgifting programme – established in 1992 and run by the reading charity BookTrust. Bookstart gifts free books to all children at two key ages before school to help families read together every day and inspire children to develop a love of books and reading.
Resources are delivered in person to families by health, library and early years professionals, and practitioners who support parents and carers, ensuring that every child receives their Bookstart packs.
Scams Awareness Month is a campaign led by Citizens Advice and Trading Standards which aims to create a network of confident, alert consumers. Scams and fraud affect millions of people across the UK every year, victimising and leaving consumers out of pocket. By raising awareness, helping consumers become more confident and alert in spotting and reporting scams, we can all play an important part in protecting ourselves and others from falling victim.
You can find information packs and advice in our branches and on our social media.
Bookstart is the world’s first national bookgifting programme – established in 1992 and run by the reading charity BookTrust. Bookstart gifts free books to all children at two key ages before school to help families read together every day and inspire children to develop a love of books and reading.
Resources are delivered in person to families by health, library and early years professionals, and practitioners who support parents and carers, ensuring that every child receives their Bookstart packs.
July August September
Summer Reading Challenge
The Summer Reading Challenge takes place every year during the summer holidays. You can sign up at your local library, then read six library books of your choice to complete the Challenge. There are exclusive rewards to collect along the way, and it’s FREE to take part.
Throughout the period we have many themed events and activities.
The Summer Reading Challenge takes place every year during the summer holidays. You can sign up at your local library, then read six library books of your choice to complete the Challenge. There are exclusive rewards to collect along the way, and it’s FREE to take part.
Throughout the period we have many themed events and activities.
Summer Reading Challenge
The Summer Reading Challenge takes place every year during the summer holidays. You can sign up at your local library, then read six library books of your choice to complete the Challenge. There are exclusive rewards to collect along the way, and it’s FREE to take part.
Throughout the period we have many themed events such as author readings and craft events.
Throughout the period we have many themed events such as author readings and craft events.
October
Black History Month
Black History Month was first celebrated in the United Kingdom in 1987. During Black History Month, we remember and celebrate the important people from the past and also who contribute to and help our society today.
We host many events including exhibitions, genealogy talks and open mics and much more.
You can find hand selected reading lists and displays in our branches.
Black History Month was first celebrated in the United Kingdom in 1987. During Black History Month, we remember and celebrate the important people from the past and also who contribute to and help our society today.
We host many events including exhibitions, genealogy talks and open mics and much more.
You can find hand selected reading lists and displays in our branches.
November
Men's Health Awareness
We host many events, activities, talks and more aimed at aiming awareness for men's health and other issues.
Local charities also set up tables with leaflets and information to raise awareness for the work they do.
There will be specially themed displays in branches.
We host many events, activities, talks and more aimed at aiming awareness for men's health and other issues.
Local charities also set up tables with leaflets and information to raise awareness for the work they do.
There will be specially themed displays in branches.
December
A time to catch up on all your old favourites and discover new Christmas Reads. Maybe practice some brand new recipes too?
We host many specially themed events for the season including a visit from Santa, special Baby Bounces and all day activities.
Look out for specially themed book displays.
We host many specially themed events for the season including a visit from Santa, special Baby Bounces and all day activities.
Look out for specially themed book displays.
To find out more about our other events, displays, activities, classes services and resources, please follow us on Twitter, check the Lewisham Local Events or check in your Local Branch.
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