Merton Council’s library service has come top in the UK at the prestigious Local Government Chronicle (LGC) awards. Merton’s cabinet member for community and culture Councillor Martin Whelton along with […]
Merton Council, in partnership with the library and arts services of Richmond, Kingston upon Thames and Wandsworth Borough Councils, has been given a share of £20,000 funding to deliver an […]
The Team London Awards at City Hall saw Merton’s library service win an award for “Building Stronger Neighbourhoods”. The award was for best practice in recruitment and retention of volunteers, […]
Merton’s unsung heroes rewarded for volunteering successes Merton’s volunteers will enjoy their moment in the spotlight next week with the first Merton Partnership Volunteer Awards, on 14 March. The awards […]
Merton libraries will celebrate World Book Day (WBD) on Thursday 1 March with a programme of activities in each library, including a modern poetry event and children’s activities. Two highlights […]
Merton readers who fancy a chance to win a trip to the theatre will be beating a path to their local libraries this month, as National Libraries Day (NLD) approaches […]
Merton Council has been shortlisted for a Local Government Chronicle (LGC) award after transforming its library service – making it the most efficient in London, with more people using it […]
Merton Council is calling on adults to get reading as part of this year’s Six Book Challenge launching today (9 January). Everyone over the age of 16 in Merton can […]
Merton libraries are full of festive cheer with a range of Christmas events for all the family this month. Under 5s are invited to have fun at Mitcham Library this […]
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson has announced that he is investing £100,000 into a new scheme to expand the number of volunteers supporting libraries in the capital, based on […]