Adults' library services
Lambeth libraries offer a variety of services for adults.
Book groups
Come along to meet fellow book lovers, discuss a good book and join the fun.
Each month we provide you with a copy of one of the books from our list, at the next meeting you can come along and share your views. Do you love it, hate it, or would you recommend it to a friend?
We run twelve book groups and each has a unique identity. All the book groups are free to join, and if you are a member you will be able to borrow the book being read by your group.
Older Persons' library service
If you are over 50 (and beyond), just have a look at what our libraries have to offer. There are many events and activities available all over the borough.
Short stories
Lambeth libraries have recently invested in great new short story sections - if you like short stories visit your local library to see the difference.
London Libraries Recommend
The 'Balls, Etc' promotion is organised across London and gives London Librarians the chance to promote books that the major bookshops don't get the chance to highlight.
In the case of 'Balls, Etc' we're promoting books, around the timely sports theme, that you may not otherwise get a chance to try.
For the full book list, competions and quizzes visit London Libraries Recommend
South Bank Centre and Lambeth Libraries
Located in Lambeth, the South Bank Centre organises some of the best literary events in the country. Lambeth Libraries have been involved in a number of joint projects with spectacular results. Find out more about South Bank Centre and Lambeth Libraries literary events.
City of Shared Stories
A City of Shared Stories is an exciting new project from Spread the Word, encouraging everyone to share creative writing across the capital. Has someone written about the area where you live?
Use this website to find creative writing about places you know.
Lambeth Literary Quiz (local books for local people)
As part of Lambeth’s 2007 Readers and Writers Festival we set Lambeth brains in a spin with the Lambeth Literary quiz. All questions were based on literary Lambeth connections and all correct answers were entered into a prize draw.
We received a number of winning entries but the winner, drawn from a hat, is Sally Foote who received her £20 book voucher courtesy of Lambeth Libraries.
Help with choosing your next book
Are you stuck for what to read next? Try this fun way to choose your next book, customised just for you: www.whichbook.net
Fiction in translation
It may be true that only 3% of books published in the UK are translated from languages other than English, but 3% of a lot is, well, still quite a lot.
Booktrust, which runs the Booktrust translated fiction website, is committed to encouraging people of all ages and cultures to discover and enjoy reading. We are proud to be able to expand our work into the world of translated fiction and believe we are well placed to celebrate and broaden readers’ awareness of these amazing novels. Visit the website and have a look at what's available.
Book Prizes
The latest book prize-winners.
Do you want to share your passion for books?
Visit www.librarything.com, www.lovereading.co.uk or www.booktribes.com to share your passion for books with a worldwide audience.
There are also hundreds of people talking about books on the internet using blogs, try these examples Ready Steady Book, Newbooksmag or The Reader.