Our collection in the Library is going very well, thanks to all who’ve donated. Please keep it coming! Continue reading Foodbank collection – THANK YOU!
Lambeth Archives open day: 1913 – Edwardian swansong 28 Sept
A day-long programme of talks, exhibitions, stalls from local organisations,and children’s activities. The day is loosely focused on the period a century ago, just before the outbreak of World War I. This was a time of social and political change, sometimes controversial, and for the small number of people who could afford it, of extravagance. Continue reading Lambeth Archives open day: 1913 – Edwardian swansong 28 Sept
Sources for House History Workshops 25th Sept
If you found the recent session about Herne Hill houses and their history interesting, and want to find out more about yours, Lambeth Archives are running a workshop for anyone interested in tracing the history of houses in Lambeth. These workshops are a great starting point. Continue reading Sources for House History Workshops 25th Sept
Open House London – Sat 21-Sun 22 Sept
The Carnegie Library will be featured in Open House London on both Saturday and Sunday 21-22 September this year, from 9.00 - 5.00.
There will be guided tours of the building, including non-public areas, refreshments and special display.
More volunteers to steward, guide or serve tea would be welcome: please get in touch if you can help.
Find out more about what's being opened up in Lambeth on Open House London
Big Health Debate + Diabetes Awareness Session – Wed 18 Sept
The Herne Hill Medical Practice and Patient Participation Group are hosting an information evening at the Carnegie Library:
- GP and Chair of Lambeth Commissioning Group, Adrian McLachlan will be hosting the Big Health Debate
- A diabetes specialist nurse will be discussing diabetes awareness as well as a service that provides healthy lifestyle options
Come along and get involved this Wednesday 18th September, 6pm-8.30pm at the Carnegie library.
Carnegie Library Usage is Up!
Every month Lambeth publishes statistics of library usage showing the numbers of visitors and issues in each library over the previous month. Figures are given both per hour and overall.
Cumulative stats are also issued covering quarterly and half yearly periods; comparisons can be made between say this month and the same month last year. The picture at Carnegie is of continued improvement. Continue reading Carnegie Library Usage is Up!