Merton libraries receive £357,000 from Arts Council England
The money is part of a wider grant of £2.6m to artistic bodies in the borough including Polka Theatre and B3 Media
Category Archives: Libraries
Merton Adult Learning gets Mayor’s stamp of approval
Service has been awarded a Quality Mark as part of the Mayor’s Skill Academies in Digital Skills, recognising its excellence in education provision and training
Merton set to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee
This year, we mark Her Majesty The Queen’s 70th year on the throne, a milestone that’s never before been reached in our country. Celebrations will be taking place all over Merton […]
Merton’s libraries have exciting events for SEND children over festive season
Merton Libraries have a host of exciting new events lined up over the festive season and beyond for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), as part of Project […]
Connecting Merton digitally is a success
Merton Library and Heritage Service have launched a project that aims to reduce digital exclusion by loaning vulnerable and isolated residents laptops, tablets and voice recognition technology, such as Amazon Echo […]
Celebrate Black History Month at Merton Libraries
Merton Libraries will be celebrating Black History Month throughout October with a wide range of events and activities. For info about services and events across the borough, visit www.merton.gov.uk/libraries Book launch of Hunting for Freedom […]
Take a trip through Merton’s past on Heritage Discovery Day
This weekend we’ll be celebrating the first full Merton Heritage Discovery Day since 2019 around the library and civic centre with a full programme of events celebrating the best of […]
Leader of Merton Council reflects on Windrush Day
Commenting on Windrush on 22 June, Mark Allison, Leader of Merton Council, said: ”This year marks 73 years since the first of the Windrush Generation arrived on our shores, ready […]
Wimbledon library group make some noise to tackle loneliness
Since 2019, Tuned In – a project aimed at combating loneliness in the London Borough of Merton – has been running jam sessions at the Merton Arts Space in Wimbledon […]
Council budget for 2020/21 maintains services for families and bridges the social gap
Sound financial management during the period of Government austerity has resulted in money being available to invest into services for families across Merton, after the council agreed its annual budget. […]