Tag: Books

Classic or contemporary? Festive joy with Libby and Kanopy

View from Level 6 to Northampton Square in December

Looking for ways to relax and recharge over the holidays? Your library has resources you can access anytime, anywhere. Kanopy provides access to 30,000 films, documentaries, TV shows and more, covering a wide range of subjects, both academic and popular, with many not available elsewhere.   You can discover thought-provoking modern cinema with Contemporary Film Collection…Continue Reading Classic or contemporary? Festive joy with Libby and Kanopy

Transgender Awareness Week

To Read Find our physical book displays on Level 5 of Northampton Square Library, and at the Law Library at the Clerkenwell and Moorgate campus. Those at the Tooting Campus can find some great options including Katy Lees’ The trans guide to mental health and well-being, Not just a tomboy which is a fantastic memoir…Continue Reading Transgender Awareness Week

New term, renewed Library spaces

Fiction books on display carousels.

A series of improvement works have taken place across all libraries since the summer, including: Refurbishments Upgrading IT equipment Installing brand new facilities. All designed to enhance your library experience, many of the projects have happened as a direct result of your feedback. Here’s what’s been happening:…Continue Reading New term, renewed Library spaces

Black Futures Month at Northampton Square Library

This post was co-written with Lizzie Valuks and Felicia Thomas. For Black Futures Month 2025, and this year’s theme of “Standing Firm in Power and Pride,” the Northampton Square Library team have curated a display presenting books celebrating a range of historic and contemporary black voices. You can browse and borrow from the display on…Continue Reading Black Futures Month at Northampton Square Library

Black Futures Month at St George’s Library

This post was written by Felicia Thomas, Content and Discovery Assistant (Library Services). At City St George’s Tooting campus, we proudly present our book display inspired by the powerful theme of “Standing Firm in Power and Pride.” This initiative celebrates Black stories, voices, and experiences – amplified through literature that speaks to resilience, identity, and…Continue Reading Black Futures Month at St George’s Library