Our very own librarian, Zoey Dixon was awarded an MBE – Member of the Order of the British Empire – in the New Year Honours list.

We are so grateful for her service to the Carnegie Library and so pleased that she has been honoured with this award.

Zoey has been a leading light in making libraries more accessible, both before and during Covid-19, in her development role at Lambeth Libraries. She has been a champion for diversity and inclusion, both within the borough and beyond.
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Her role as chair of the Youth Libraries Group for London and judging national book prizes, as well as her activity in Lambeth Libraries and on social media, make her a voice for change.

Cllr Donatus Anyanwu, Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities, Leisure and Sports, said: “I’m delighted for Zoey and delighted that her important work is being celebrated on the national stage in this way. Lambeth Libraries provide an incredible service to our diverse communities and Zoey has played such an important role in that.

“We face challenging times, but our library service has proved adaptable, inspiring and current throughout, providing incredible support to local people, and Zoey has played a key role in those efforts. I join our residents in applauding her commitment to the borough, and for being such a committed public servant.”

In 2020 Zoey Dixon was also named as a ‘Rising Star’ by The Bookseller – the UK’s main trade journal for the book world. The awards are set up to highlight forward-thinking individuals from all sectors of publishing whose actions have caught the eye.
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In the same year, she was also awarded the Youth Libraries Group Librarian of the Year for her work in improving library services for children and young people.

Events are now back in-person, including Wriggle and Rhyme sessions (Wednesdays at 10.30am), with many live-streamed. For more information please call the library on 020 7926 6050 or email carnegielibrary@lambeth.gov.uk

The library is open again, with extended hours 6 days a week.

Librarians are on duty.

Some of the charges are going to increase - with concessions for children and 65+ (no longer 60).

The new charges will not take effect until November.

Click here for the table of charges (from the Lambeth Library website)

Lambeth Libraries and Archives events September 2021

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Library Services from September Lambeth Libraries are putting in place plans to remove the need for appointments to visit your library. We have kept appointments in place as cases of Covid have been higher in Lambeth than neighbouring boroughs. We are also aware that many of our readers are still very cautious about visiting community settings and appreciate what we have done to keep your library as safe as we can. We hope to remove the need for appointments in early September and we will also be re-introducing many library activities during September and October. Thank you all for your patience during what has been a really difficult time for everyone. We appreciate your support and understanding.

Lambeth Online Services still continue...

Whether its borrowing Books, Audiobooks, Magazines or Comics, we have an amazing amount available for free with your library card. If resources such as the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography is your thing check out our extensive online resources.

From 19 July evening opening hours were restored. You can find details of all the new hours on the Libraries webpages. Extra cleaning and social distancing is in place as the infection rate in Lambeth is still quite high and face covering is requested during visits.  The appointment system remains in operation, to control numbers in the building and keep staff and users safe, but it is easy to get an appointment so just call your local library when you want to visit. If you want to book a PC this can now be done online again, but you can also call or email your local branch to book an appointment.

From 16 August overdue and loan charges will be reintroduced and the loan period will revert to three weeks for books. Email notifications will be reinstated to let you know when an item needs to be returned or renewed or a requested book is ready for collection. Do check your library account to make sure we have the right email address for you. Please check before 16 August that your items are in date and return them to the library or renew them to avoid getting charges. Reservation charges will also be reintroduced from this date.

August is the annual Summer Reading Challenge for children; the library reading scheme encourages children aged 4 to 12 years old to set themselves a reading challenge of six books over the summer. This prevents the summer ‘reading dip’ and motivates children to keep reading, to build their skills and confidence. Children must be a library member to take part but don’t worry if you haven't done it yet, you and the children can join here and it’s free. The Lambeth Library Service is offering a fantastic line up of other events and activities for you to do online during August too. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact  libraries@lambeth.gov.uk. Free online resources are still available for you to enjoy so happy reading / listening / watching / learning!