Fiona Tarn

All things libraries

[Designing Libraries @librarydesign]

All ready to welcome our guests to our inaugural Designing Libraries conference. It promises to be a stimulating and informative day. The conference could not take place without our generous supporters, sponsors and speakers

[Camden Council @CamdenCouncil]

It's Refugee Week (15–21 June)💜
Camden Libraries is proud to have received the @CityofSanctuary Libraries of Sanctuary award, and we've got a free programme of events all week celebrating this year's theme of Courage.

[Camden Council @CamdenCouncil]

Come along to a free creative afternoon at Swiss Cottage Library to mark Carers Week.
Storyteller Richard Neville is leading a poem session inspired by the community quilt, Portrait(s) of Camden, created by more than 500 Camden resident.

🫂Thur 11 June, 2pm–4pm
📍NW3 3HA

[Camden Council @CamdenCouncil]

This Saturday, Swiss Cottage Library becomes a space for dance, poetry and imagination✨
Children aged 5 to 11 can enjoy a free Spine Festival show with dance artist Anusha Subramanyam & poet Güneş Güven.

📅 Sat 6 June, 2.30pm-4.00pm

Book your tickets: https://t.co/1o728fIg3U

[Camden Council @CamdenCouncil]

Free family event this Saturday 🌟
Dance artist Anusha Subramanyam & poet Güneş Güven bring movement, storytelling & poetry to life for children aged 5 to 11.

📅 Sat 6 June, 2.30pm–4pm
📍 Swiss Cottage Library, NW3 3HA

Get tickets: https://t.co/1o728fIg3U

#SPINEFestival2026

[Camden Council @CamdenCouncil]

Young poets aged 7–11, the SPINE Festival wants to hear from you!
The Magic and Imagination Poetry Competition is now open. Submit a poem for a chance to win a signed book, £25 voucher & a live reading event at your local library. Closes 12 June.
Enter at https://t.co/zuVcSwh4Rq

[Camden Council @CamdenCouncil]

Join us this Friday at Swiss Cottage Children's Library for a free @SpineFestival show with poetry, rap and storytelling for children aged 5 to 11, with @PaulLyalls, @MckennellM and BREIS.

📅 Fri 29 May, 10.30am
📍88 Avenue Rd, NW3 3HA
🎟️ https://t.co/kiBfzaYNRF

[Camden Council @CamdenCouncil]

Ever written a poem but never shared it?
LondonVerse is giving people across London the chance to share their poetry as part of the National Year of Reading 2026.
Submit your poem and represent Camden at https://t.co/fCoS5jskzM

[Merton Libraries @MertonLibraries]

✒️📢 Share your poetry with London!

Are you a poet looking to have your work seen and heard? LondonVerse is your platform to submit poetry, connect with a vibrant community, and showcase your words to the world.

👉 Submit your poetry: https://t.co/LizGGaKKLz

@LDNLibraries

[Camden Council @CamdenCouncil]

Don’t miss our family storytelling session tomorrow (19 Feb) at Swiss Cottage Children’s Library from 11am to 12pm to celebrate the launch of @dollyslibrary in Camden.

📍88 Avenue Road, NW3 3HA

Find out more about Imagination Library:
https://t.co/Dhv0XOc2bG

[Camden Council @CamdenCouncil]

Did you know children under five in Camden can get a free book every month from birth until age five delivered to their home, thanks to @dollyslibrary?
Find out more and sign up to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library 👉https://t.co/Dhv0XOc2bG

[Camden Council @CamdenCouncil]

On Dolly Parton’s birthday, we’re celebrating the gift she’s given to Camden children!

Through the Imagination Library, children from birth to five years old can receive a free book every month, posted to their home.

Find out more 👉 https://t.co/Dhv0XOc2bG
#DollyParton

[Camden Council @CamdenCouncil]

Check out your local library and get involved in a range of events and activities. From arts and crafts, Lego Robotics, to knitting club, creative writing and digital workshops - there’s something for everyone.

Find out more at: https://t.co/JNMZNISFJ4

[Camden Council @CamdenCouncil]

This week we’re celebrating Green Libraries Week with a range of green workshops across our Camden libraries.

You can take part in leaf printing, swap seasonal seeds and much more!

Check out our poster for more info ⬇️

[Camden Council @CamdenCouncil]

Join us for Sharing Spaces, where you can share food, ideas and skills.

📅 Monday 27 October, 3pm to 6pm
📍 Queens Crescent Library

[Camden Council @CamdenCouncil]

This half-term take the children to your local library for a vibrant and fun children's workshop making Kente patterned necklaces.

The workshop is part of our celebration of Black History Season.

📍Libraries across Camden
Find out more at: https://t.co/JNMZNIS7Tw

[Camden Council @CamdenCouncil]

What do you love about your library? And what else would you like it to offer or do? 💭

Come along to one of our Camden Libraries Community Conversations in November and tell us what you think.

Find out more at https://t.co/1Ba35pZxyo

[Camden Council @CamdenCouncil]

Children aged 4-11 can join the Summer Reading Challenge by visiting a Camden library.

This year’s theme is Story Garden, and celebrates nature. Read up to 6 books, comics or audiobooks and earn stickers & certificates!

Find your local library: https://t.co/NC2jI75AAi

[Camden Council @CamdenCouncil]

We’re teaming up with @lonbookproject
to share children’s books (ages 0–12) with Camden families.

Got some to give? Drop them off at these libraries:

📚 Pancras Square
📚Kentish Town
📚Swiss Cottage
📚 Holborn
📚Queen's Crescent

Find a library👇
https://t.co/JNMZNISFJ4

[Camden Council @CamdenCouncil]

You can now access free period products all our libraries, thanks to the social enterprise Flow Happy.

Find your nearest library: https://t.co/JNMZNISFJ4.