01/06/2026
1st - 14th June is HiVis fortnight where with support from Reading Sight and the RNIB we shine a light on accessible reading fomats for those with visual impairments.
At Barbican Library we have a large collection of large print and audiobooks to choose from, and all Barbican and Community Library members can access our eAudiobooks and eBooks on Libby and Borrowbox free of charge.
With Shoe Lane Library - City of London Libraries Artizan Street Library and Community Centre - City of London Libraries
20/05/2026
The City of London's Sustainable City team are carrying out a climate survey that is open to everyone, whether you are a resident, worker or visitor. To access the survey scan the QR code in the image below or go to cityoflondon.gov.uk/sustainablecitysurvey and you can even be in with a chance to win a £50 voucher!
18/05/2026
Mental Health Awareness week has finished, but that doesn't mean we should forget about supporting our mental health and that of others if we are able. There are lots of books and resources in our libraries, as well as eBooks and eAudiobooks on Libby and Borrowbox.
And below are some tips from the Mental Health Foundation to support your mental health going forwards.
15/05/2026
Join our partner Borrowbox for an exclusive online event with Colm Tóibín at 10am on Wednesday 3 June! Don’t miss the award-winning author of Brooklyn and Long Island, as he discusses his latest release, The News from Dublin, followed by a live audience Q&A. Sign up to the FREE event here https://tinyurl.com/Borrowbox-Colm-Toibin
14/05/2026
There are new audiobooks to choose from on Borrowbox this month, login to the app and take a look.
14/05/2026
Lots of new eBooks and eAudiobooks have been added to Libby this month, why not log onto the Libby app and have a look.
11/05/2026
This week is Mental Health Awareness week, and to support you this week and throughout the year we have put together a collection of eAudiobooks on Borrowbox.
11/05/2026
This week is Mental Health Awareness week, and to support you this week and throughout the year we have put together a collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks on Libby.