Crofton Books, 375 Brockley Road

Crofton Books is a vintage book shop operating from Crofton Park library. Run by team behind local publishers Tlon Media, it offers cheap classics, rare editions and new titles. The range is eclectic and includes work by South East London writers.The shop recently reopened after a temporary closure to install a new heating system and ...

The Phantom Phonebooth: Mystery Micro Library for Kids

Another Brockley phone box has been converted into a micro library. This one is on the corner of Wickham Road and Lewisham Way and is specifically for children's books.Given the success of the first one, which regularly overflows with donations and the lack of any better ideas for what to do with these boxes, this ...

Library Tales, 28th November

William Somerset: Gentlemen, gentlemen... I'll never understand. All these books, a world of knowledge at your fingertips. What do you do? You play poker all night.- Se7en

Petition launched to save three Lewisham libraries

Lewisham Council recently launched a consultation, asking residents which of three unpalatable options is the best way to cut local library services.A Unison-backed campaign, Save Lewisham Libraries, has launched a petition, urging people to say "none of the above."Click here to sign the petition.

Lewisham launches new consultation on the future of our libraries

Lewisham Council has launched a consultation about further changes to the borough's library services, as part of its bid to deliver cost savings. The library service has been asked to deliver £1m of savings over the next two financial years.In short, the Council proposes three options:A) to sub-contract library services to a private providerB) to ...

The Lewisham Story Festival

Dinosaur Roar author Paul Strickland will host a workshop at Crofton Park LibraryThe first Lewisham Story Festival Family Weekend takes place at venues across the borough on September 19th and 20th.Created by local non-profit company, Story Matters, there will be a range of activities, including workshops, nature trails, author visits and storytelling sessions.The venues include ...

Brockley’s Premier League status confirmed

OK, so it may be a little devalued by Chelsea's league win, but the Premier League trophy is still a big deal. Brockley resident and Barclays employee has managed to wangle a visit from the trophy to Crofton Park Library, to help with their fundraising efforts. A donation of £1 to have your picture taken ...

The Crofton Park Library Garden Party, May 31st

Bookwatch Nights

Liz writes: Crofton Park library will remain open until 9 pm on Thursday April 23 to celebrate World Book Night. You will be able to return and borrow library books, using the self issue machine. It is an opportunity for you to see the transforming library and cafe. The cafe, Green and Tasty will be ...

Lewisham Way micro-library wins PM award

The Cabinet Office writes:The creator of London’s smallest library which is housed in a disused red telephone box has been named a Point of Light on World Book Day by Prime Minister David Cameron.Sebastian Handley, 46, launched the Lewisham Micro Library 15 months ago on the corner of Lewisham Way and Tyrwhitt Road in Brockley. ...