We love our library. And we're doing everything we can to ensure it remains as relevant to our community today as it was when it first opened over 100 years ago. We take heart that there are numerous groups, societies, government departments, unions, campaigners, and library associations that share our vision. They have issued guidance for libraries transitioning to community-owned status; provide suggestions for making best use of library resources; and challenge us to think what else a library can be.
The links below point to just some of them. Continue reading Promoting Libraries – There’s a whole world helping us out there →
Love books? Volunteer to make more books available to everyone and share your passion.
Lambeth Libraries are campaigning to get 100 extra books recorded for visually impaired readers. Using the online LibriVox project we want you to join us in recording 100 public domain (out of copyright) books and making them available free for visually impaired readers and others around the world. Continue reading Lambeth Libraries Librivox 100 campaign →
To join the Friends of Carnegie Library, please send an email to us with your name and email address. Membership is free and open to all who wish to support the Carnegie Library and the Lambeth Library Service.
Or you can fill out one of our membership forms (your name and email address) which are available at the library or at any of our events or stalls.
Joining the Friends is a good way to show your support for the library and to learn about upcoming events from the website and occasional email bulletins. The Friends aspire to bring supporters and library users together for the benefit of the library service, and as a vehicle for turning feedback and suggestions into initiatives.
For membership applications and all enquiries, please get in touch by email at friendsofcarnegie@gmail.com.
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The Friends of Carnegie Library was formed in 1999 to campaign against closure, revitalise the library, and raise its profile within the local area.