To mark World Book Day the Carnegie is hosting two children's events this Friday.
The first is a Story and Rhyme Time for the under 5's from 10.30-11.30
The second is a craft session for children of all ages from 15.30-17.00
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Carnegie Library Reading Group – New book for March 2015
This month the Carnegie Library Reading Group is reading Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. It tells the story of a young Nigerian woman who emigrates to the United States for a university education and stays for work. If you would a copy of this book please ask at the enquiry desk and join us on Monday 2nd March at 7pm.
Friends of Carnegie Library AGM – Wednesday 18th March 7pm
Dear Friends
The Annual General Meeting of Friends of Carnegie Library will be held on Wednesday 18 March at 6.30 for 7.00 in the Gallery.
With the current threats posed to the library service throughout Lambeth by the Council’s proposed Cultural Strategy 2020 (see link below), it is essential for the membership to discuss and agree the way forward.
http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/consultations/cultural-services-by-2020
please see the posting entitled Campaign News on the Friends website by clicking here.
We are looking to recruit to the committee so if anyone is interested in standing a nomination form can be download by clicking here. To see job descriptions associated with the various committee post click here.
The quorum for the AGM is 20, but considering the importance of current issues, and the high turnout at the special membership meetings of 30 July and 19 November last year, a high attendance will be expected.
I hope to see you there
Jeff Doorn,
Chair, Friends of Carnegie Library
A Musical Adventure – Monday 16th February 2pm
The popular Musical Adventure event presented by the Dionysus Quartet makes a welcome return to the Carnegie. The children’s concert introduces Continue reading A Musical Adventure – Monday 16th February 2pm
Celebrate National Libraries Day at the Carnegie – Saturday 7th February
Come and celebrate National Libraries Day at the new look Carnegie.
Communication from the Chair of the Friends to all members
A Project Group was set up initially with Friends support, but later excluded the Friends. Having completed their options exercise, they should now disband. However, they have formed an unaccountable shadow trust board, run by a self-appointed trio, with the aim of taking over the Carnegie Library building. Their plans are unworkable and would result in closure of the library and loss by the community of our public building. Click on the link below to view a full report prepared by a former Chair of our group which explains the issues.
A Review of the Carnegie Project Group
or here for summary of the report