London Libraries has been awarded funding from the Mayor of London and The National Lottery Community Fund, to bring Loved and Wanted Here events to life for our wonderfully diverse local communities over the next two years. Libraries across London offer activities that are free and open to all.
London Libraries and The Loved and Wanted Here Campaign
The London Libraries network has been funded as part of Loved and wanted Fund and are activating all their 291 spaces, including 18 major libraries (listed below) which will host specific Loved and Wanted activities. Do visit your local library to find out about your loved and wanted community space in your borough along with the range of support offered by your library’
Barnet |
Brent |
Camden |
City of London |
Croydon |
Enfield |
Greenwich |
Haringey |
Harrow |
Hillingdon |
Hounslow |
Kingston upon Thames |
Lewisham |
Merton |
Newham |
Redbridge |
Southwark |
Tower Hamlets |
The 'Quilt of Welcome' tour
The Libraries will tour the ‘Quilt of Welcome’ starting from April 2026.
Community Spaces
Libraries in eighteen of the London boroughs are planning information days and events to bring communities together and find the support they need.
LondonVerse Poetry Campaign
London Libraries invites people to submit poems with themes of Home & Belonging.