Help shape London’s Library Services
City Hall and the London Libraries team want to understand how Londoners use, value and trust their libraries and any barriers there are to using them. We want to see as many Londoners as possible respond to this survey on Talk London. This is a call out to Library Services in London to promote the survey to residents in your borough to help libraries tailor their offer and services to Londoners. The survey will take 10 minutes to complete and closes on 6 September 2026; there will be a prize draw with £50 online vouchers.
Our 2024/2025 report is now available to download. The key findings based on input from across 33 library services that make up the London Libraries consortium:
33455822
Annual Visits
37123632
Titles Borrowed
4610
+ Volunteers
1163563
Active Users
The total number of in-person visits to our libraries, showcasing their role as vital and active centers for community engagement and learning
This figure represents the diversity of materials borrowed, including eBooks, print books, audiobooks, magazines, and films, catering to the varied interests of our patrons.
This number represents our committed volunteers, over half of whom are under 25, offering young Londoners invaluable opportunities to develop community support experience and leadership skills.
Our active library members from across all 33 London boroughs who regularly engage with our resources, participating in our programs and contributing to the library’s vibrant community life.
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Libraries in London have an incredible range of books for you to enjoy.
Our collections cover fiction, travel, hobbies, natural history, politics, local history, children’s, e-books, audio books, biographies, graphic novels, large type books and so much more. In London alone, the library collection amounts to over 9 million books. That’s way more than a lifetime of reading and it’s available free for everyone to enjoy!
