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Reading the Future: London Libraries Conference 2026

Reading the Future: London Libraries Conference 2026

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The annual London Libraries Conference is set to convene on Friday, 11 September 2026, at the modern Canada Water Library. This highly anticipated event serves as a vital forum for library professionals from all corners of the sector to gather, exchange ideas, and delve into the pressing issues and exciting future trajectories shaping library services. Attendees can anticipate a comprehensive programme featuring a diverse array of sessions, each meticulously designed to address topics of immediate relevance and strategic importance to the evolving landscape of libraries. The conference will commence at 9:30 am, offering a full day of insightful discussions and networking opportunities. A range of ticket options will be available, catering to various budgets, with prices starting from complimentary entry up to a maximum of £257.39, ensuring accessibility for a broad spectrum of participants. This gathering promises to be an invaluable platform for fostering collaboration and driving innovation within the London library community.

The annual London Libraries seminar, hosted this year at Canada Water Library.

Join us for the annual London Libraries conference for a day of learning, networking, and fun with fellow library professionals, hosted this year by Southwark Libraries at Canada Water Library.

This year’s theme - Reading the Future, celebrates the creativity, technology and imagination shaping the next chapter of public library services across the capital.

Each year, the conference brings together colleagues from across the capital to explore the ideas, innovations and partnerships shaping the future of our sector. Whether you’re a senior leader, librarian, development officer, digital specialist, partner organisation or part of a frontline team, this is your space to connect, learn and be inspired.

Join us for a day packed with:

Thought‑provoking speakers championing bold, fresh thinking

Interactive workshops sharing best practice from library teams and partners

Networking and collaboration across London’s library community

Innovative projects and success stories from across the capital

Don’t miss this opportunity to come together, exchange ideas, and imagine what’s next for London’s libraries.

Tickets

London Library members: £30 per person, plus booking fees applied at checkout.

Non members (including other library professionals): £60 per person, plus booking fees applied at checkout.

Individuals from private commercial organisations (non-sponsors): £200, plus booking fees applied at checkout.

London Libraries are entitled to two tickets per service free of charge. After this, please purchase the London Library Members tickets.

Our conference is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors Askews and Holts Library Services, Princh, and Lorensbergs.

This event is a great opportunity to connect with senior, operational and development managers from public libraries in London, as we expect around 200 library professionals from across the Capital to attend, as we representatives from our partner organisations such as the Department of Culture Media and Sport, Arts Council England, Libraries Connected, The British Library, The Reading Agency, and CILIP.

Full programme to be confirmed on our website.

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Weather on the day

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Reading the Future: London Libraries Conference 2026 takes place on Friday, 11 September 2026 at 09:30.

Reading the Future: London Libraries Conference 2026 is held at Canada Water Library in London (21 Surrey Quays Road, London, SE16 7AR).

Tickets for Reading the Future: London Libraries Conference 2026 range from £0 to £257.39. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.

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Free – £257.39

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