Join us at the Carnegie Library to celebrate World Book Day 2014.
- Story & Rhyme Time 10.30–11.30am for Under 5s
- World Book Day Craft Activities from 3-4.30pm
Children of all ages welcome. Find out more about the day here.
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Born in the NHS Sat 8th Mar
A reading and short play, followed by debate about the NHS, led by the authors will take place in the main Library on Saturday, the 8th March from 2:30pm-4pm. From the book review here:
"Born in the NHS is one of those books that’s hard to categorise. It offers a fascinating slice of social history – families in sickness and health, the changing roles of health professionals – over the last seventy years, but it’s no dry academic study. The book – a collaboration between two poets, Wendy French and Jane Kirwan – is Continue reading Born in the NHS Sat 8th Mar
Notice of Annual General Meeting
The 16th Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Carnegie Library will be held in the Gallery at Carnegie Library, 188 Herne Hill Road, London SE24 0AG on Thursday 20th March 2014.
This AGM is particularly important. Continue reading Notice of Annual General Meeting
Lambeth’s New Approach to Fees and Charges: A Survey
Lambeth Council, like all other councils faced with severe central government cuts, is looking for sensible ways to save money and raise income. The Council is conducting a co-operative review of the charges it makes for cultural services (Leisure, Parks & Libraries). Your views are invited. Please read the short discussion paper (hard copies in the library) and take a couple of minutes to complete the questionnaire - it’s only 6 questions. The deadline is Friday 7th March...
Cultural charges feedback questionnaire »
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Friends of Ruskin Park Photography Competition 2014
The Friends of Ruskin Park are delighted to announce the launch of their second annual photography competition, sponsored by Hunters, Camberwell’s expert local estate agents. The theme for 2014 is ‘Ruskin Park Portraits’.
Competition organiser vice chair David Whyte came up with the idea as a way to get the local community more involved in enjoying and caring for Herne Hill’s much-loved green space. The park itself was named after the prominent local art critic, social thinker and philanthropist, John Ruskin (1819-1900). Continue reading Friends of Ruskin Park Photography Competition 2014
LGBT history month
February brings LGBT month; it's a great opportunity for all of us to learn more about the histories of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Britain. Drop in to the library to see the range of books and information we have, or search the library catalogue to find out and order some items in...