Wishing all our users a fabulous long weekend! We'll be closed for Bank Holiday Monday but reopen as normal on Tuesday 26th August. See you then, refreshed and rejuvenated. 🌞🍸

🚧Barbican Library (Barbican Library) is building a new Community Room! While work is underway, some areas there may be closed or a bit noisy. Pop by the main desk at Barbican for quieter seating options. Artizan Library & @shoelanelib are open as usual - we’d love to see you!

Give & Take Day is back! Sat 4 Oct | 10am–2pm Artizan Street Library Drop off items: 10am–12pm Take home treasures: 1pm–3pm City residents get first pick at 1pm (proof of residency required) Open to all from 2pm More info: cityoflondon.gov.uk/giveandtake

There will be a routine test of the UK's Emergency Alerts system today at 3pm. You may hear a loud siren-like sound on your phone and see a message on your screen. For more info visit gov.uk/alerts.

Fix it, don’t bin it! Join us for International Repair Day Sat 18 Oct | 10am–4pm Artizan Street Library, E1 7AF Electricals, textiles, bikes - get hands-on help! Free entry, booking required: cityoflondon.gov.uk/recyclingevents

Nothing keeps your hands warm like turning the pages of a good book! Find the best #AutumnReads in our New Books section.

Ready to become a coding ninja? Join Barbican Library Children's Library Coder Dojo from 25 Oct! 🥷🖥️✨ Sign up now: forms.gle/9CxtU8Qabi4LGe… #KidsWhoCode #CoderDojo

🎉 Live in the City of London? Unlock exclusive perks with the City Living Resident Card! £1 Tower Bridge tickets, discounts at Barbican, Bread Street Kitchen & more 🍽️🎭📚 #CityLiving #LondonPerks #ResidentRewards

#BlackHistoryMonth 2025 starts tomorrow and our book display is officially serving style, stories and celebration. Come and take a look! #CommunityInColour

Want to show your support for Barbican & Community Libraries and be trés chic at the same time? Grab one of our new jute eco tote bags. Kind to the planet but tough enough to carry the heaviest pile of books! Only a tenner! Ask for one at the desk. 🛍️

The Knitter has beautiful, original patters and inspiration from world-class designers. Read the current issue and back issues for #Free on the #LibbyApp! libbyapp.com/library/cityof…

Looking for a free, active way to keep the kids busy this half term? The City of London is offering Junior Boxing (non-contact) and Taekwondo sessions on Tue 28 Oct at Artizan Library, E1 7AF. Ages 8–11: 1:30–2:20PM Ages 12–16: 2:30–3:20PM. Book here: tinyurl.com/Halfterminthec…

There's still time to join our #BlackHistoryMonth adult crafting activity this afternoon. From 4-6pm you can decorate your very own canvas tote bag with fabric paints, stencils, fabrics and pins of your choice. Email [email protected] to book your place.

Honoured to join the Summer Reading Challenge Awards Shoe Lane Library Artizan St. Library Barbican Library today. Congratulations to the teams championing early years reading - Cheers to Crazy Colin for another ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ amazing show SquareMileFamilies

Lots of delicious fresh veg left over from our #FamilyAction Food Pantry today. We’re a veritable greengrocers at the moment. Free to all library visitors! Don’t let it go to waste!

🎨✨ Huge shoutout to everyone who joined us Monday evening for our #BlackHistoryMonth Tote Bag Craft Night! Your creativity was off the charts! Those designs? Chef’s kiss. Stay tuned… we’ve got our eyes set on more adult-friendly craft nights soon! 🖌️👜💫

This half-term don’t forget you can pop into the Library at any time and play our #BlackHistoryMonth Flag Hunt. Find all the flags of Africa and win a certificate and badge!

Intrigued by the concept of AI and its potential to change the way we work and live our lives? This beginner's course at Barbican Library - City of London Libraries is for you. Scan the QR code, phone 07598 069 213 or email [email protected] to find out more.

Let's Talk SEND - an event for City parents and carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) from birth to 25 and children and young people independent of their parents. The Aldgate Centre, Nov 25th, 10am-12pm - Free!

Need a midweek creative boost? Join Active Mindset Project’s free art sessions. Wednesdays 2:30-4:30pm Artizan Library. Open to City of London residents/workers. Booking essential! Contact [email protected] / 07815688335. #FreeArt #CommunityCreativity