London Libraries Recommend...

Balls, etc

Balls, etc - for those who prefer their sport on paper! Win a Nintendo Wii and other great prizes in our competition...

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Limited Edition

Limited Edition is a showcase of works of fiction, non-fiction and poetry from small presses and independent publishers.

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A Book with a View A Book with a View: writing inspired by world landmarks and landscapes
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This summer, whether you're reading at home, in the park, on the bus or on holiday, why not enter the Book with a View photography competition »



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Black History Season 2007

October sees the start of Black History Season and libraries have a host of events, debates and discussions, films, poetry and author talks. More »



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Events

Check out the Listings Calendar to see talks, readings and author events that are happening in libraries. More»

Fiction in other languages

Click on the links below to find foreign language fiction collections in London libraries.


Reading Groups

Looking for a reading group? London's public libraries offer a great choice including family and teenage reading groups. Find a reading group »

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Love Libraries?
Fancy a romantic read this spring? Find out what London Libraries Recommend - traditional or modern, quirky or comic - for your next romantic read.

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2008 is the national year of reading. Find out more here!