Our library is a finalist for library of the year!

Library of the Year - The Bookseller.com

Regional & Country Finalists
Proudly sponsored by DK, in association with The Reading Agency

This is a great tribute to the exceptional team of creative and resourceful librarians we have in Lambeth, led by Zoey Dixon MBE at The Carnegie and Susanna Barnes, Head of Lambeth Library Services. We know that The Carnegie Library is one of the things that makes living in Herne Hill very special. It is a priceless public asset.

“The exceptional entries to this year’s Library of the Year award demonstrate the vital role that public libraries play in our communities. Each finalist has shown remarkable innovation in developing projects that not only promote reading but also create meaningful connections and support local needs. From digital literacy initiatives to inclusive community outreach programmes, these libraries have shown extraordinary creativity in adapting their services to reach new audiences while maintaining their core mission of fostering a love of reading. These finalists represent the very best of what modern libraries can achieve, proving that they remain essential, dynamic spaces of learning, creativity and community engagement, with reading at their heart.” – Karen Napier MBE, CEO, The Reading Agency