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Category Archives: Libraries

Young Harry Potter enthusiast makes rare find on Wimbledon Library book shelves

3 January 2020by MertonJP

A rare first-edition copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone has been found on the shelves of Wimbledon Library. The book, which could potentially be of very high value, […]

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Arts and culture, Children, Libraries, Young people

Head of libraries receives New Year Honour from the Queen

28 December 2019by mertonzb

The head of Merton Council’s library service has been recognised by the Queen in the New Year Honours list. Anthony Hopkins has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM), for […]

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Awards, Libraries, My Merton magazine

Merton celebrates library volunteers

3 June 2019by Merton Web Team

Merton’s award winning libraries are celebrating Volunteers’ Week by saying thank you to its volunteers for the fantastic contribution they make to their service.

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Libraries, Volunteers

Merton’s libraries to get even better with funding to create children’s sensory areas

28 May 2019by Merton Web Team

Themed sensory areas will be created in all of Merton’s libraries for all children, with additional services being provided for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) children.

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Libraries

Council sets its budget for 2019/20

7 March 2019by Merton Web Team

Merton Council agreed its budget for 2019/20 at last night’s full Council meeting (6 March). Due to funding cuts from the Government, the council has had to make savings of […]

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Council finances and performance, Council Tax, Education and schools, Libraries, My Merton magazine, Older people, Young people

Merton Council launch Tune In

22 January 2019by

In collaboration with critically acclaimed bassist Jah Wobble, Merton Council are launching ‘Tuned In’, which will provide free weekly sessions for participants to meet new people and play an instrument […]

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Libraries

Merton libraries praised by Minister for Service Excellence

16 October 2018by

The Culture Minister Michael Ellis MP, who includes public libraries in his portfolio, applauded Merton’s award-winning libraries during his visit last week (Thursday 11 October).

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Libraries

Merton Libraries celebrate National Libraries Week

25 September 2018by

Merton’s award-winning libraries will once again be celebrating National Libraries Week, from 8-13 October, by offering the community a variety of events and activities to suit all ages.

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Events, Libraries

Mayor of Merton opens first sensory library in Merton

19 July 2018by Merton Web Team

From magical forest seating and grass carpets to paintings of beloved book characters, children in Merton can now immerse themselves in the wonderful world of make-believe thanks to Merton Council’s […]

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Libraries, Mayor of Merton

Local library shortlisted for Library of the Year Award

17 July 2018by Merton Web Team

Merton’s Colliers Wood Library has been shortlisted for the Bookseller’s Library of the Year Award. The prestigious award, open to all libraries across the UK, was announced on Friday 13 July.

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Libraries, Volunteers
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