AGM, Annual Reports & Strategic Plan 

AGM 2024

The 183rd Annual General Meeting of The London Library took place on Tuesday 26 November 2024, in-person and online. Read more here. 

The Minutes are available to view here.

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Annual Reports

The 2023-2024 Annual Report is available for download. 

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To reduce the economic and environmental implications of printing and mailing, the Library now uses a print-on-demand system for those Members wishing to receive a paper copy. Please contact the Library Office for further information (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 020 7766 4712).

Our Charitable Object, Mission, Values and 5 Year Strategic Plan

The London Library was founded to share knowledge and inspire the creation of new ideas. Over the last 184 years, it has inspired and supported writers, thinkers, scholars and artists in the creation of some of the world’s most famous books, scripts and ideas that have, in turn, touched the lives of many millions, shaping the intellectual history of the nation and the world.

Just as importantly, the Library has facilitated the personal creativity and intellectual journeys of many tens of thousands of individuals who have benefited from the Library’s rich and uniquely accessible collection, conducive spaces to ready and study, and knowledgeable staff.

Turning to the future, our focus for the next 5 years is to establish the Library as “The Home of Literary Inspiration.” We want to be widely recognised as a welcoming, accessible, inspiring, and supportive place for the creation, discovery and enjoyment of literature. We want to further develop our collection, continue to grow our reach and impact, and consolidate our financial sustainability.

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Read about our previous strategic plan “New Foundations” - The Strategic Plan for The London Library 2018/19 - 2022/23 here.

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Previous AGM minutes

Earlier minutes are available on request.

Previous Annual Reports

Earlier reports are available on request.