Hackney Libraries

Full STEAM Ahead ⚙️🔬🎭💿

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics: This year we celebrate Women’s History Month with ten books about women who lead, open doors and break conventions in male-dominated fields.

https://www.lovehackney.uk/reading-lists/full-steam-ahead

We are officially OPEN! 🎉 Hackney Central Library has reopened its doors and the response has been incredible!

A huge thanks to the 150 people who attended our grand reopening on Thursday, and a massive welcome to the 300 people who have signed up to join the library since it reopened!

Alongside all the beautiful books, the new library also features plants, murals, exhibitions, and artworks, and even a mini grand piano. 🎹

A special shout-out to the talented artists and the children from and House, who helped create the inspiring mural, which was celebrated by the and TV personality

Thank you to for reading the James Berry poem ‘To Travel This Ship’ that also gives the name to the incredible mural by .

It was wonderful to have local and national legends , , , and attend, many taking to the mic to share their personal stories about the power of libraries.

The Mayor and Councillors delivered a passionate speech before cutting the ribbon surrounded by our wonderful community.

Thank you to all our partners for joining the celebration, including as well as colleagues from across the and representatives from Lewisham, Sutton, Bexley, Waltham Forest, Camden and Essex Library services.

Thank you to our sponsors for their generous funding and donations at Casio and finally, to who delivered our vision for the new library so beautifully.

Come visit us soon! 📚

Half term is here and Hackney Libraries have a packed schedule of free events – starting today!

Come along for…
🫟 Creative craft sessions
🗺️ Storytimes and reading groups
📖 Study & reading spaces for everyone

📍 All Hackney library branches (Clapton, Dalston CLR James, Hackney Central, Homerton, Shoreditch, Stamford Hill and Woodberry Down)
📅 Starting today, throughout half term
💰 Free