Learning & Participation

Supporting future generations of readers and writers

Inspiring generations

Our Learning & Participation Programme is designed to introduce individuals to the Library and its rich history, collection and spaces and to inspire an interest in writing and reading. Sessions are run in partnership with a range of schools and charitable organisations and funded by donations and grants. 

Archive material open book

Schools Workshops
Dedicated workshops for school students
A performer in a bowler hat reads from a book at a microphone among the bookstacks.

Partner Organisations
Workshops and activities with partner and community organisations
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Story & Heritage
The London Library was founded in 1841 by Thomas Carlyle and fellow writers who believed in open access to books and ideas.

Explore the Library
Explore our story, heritage, spaces and programmes that inspire and support generations of readers, writers and researchers.