Culture and Creativity NPO Extended by Arts Council England!

We are delighted to announce that our funding by Arts Council England (initially awarded for 2023-26), which recognises the London Borough of Merton as a National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) has been extended for a further year

Delivered via Merton Libraries, this Culture and Creativity NPO which has included partner events, The Merton Big Read, Artists Work in Libraries Commissions and more, has allowed us to build on our extensive offer of high-quality events and cultural experiences for all our residents and visitors.

Artists Work in Libraries

Artists Work in Libraries commissions artists who are interested in working in the context of libraries in innovative ways to showcase their work to diverse local communities.

2026-27

Applications for Artists Work in Libraries 2026/27 are now closed! Applicants will receive their Notification of Decision by Friday 28th November 2025. Keep an eye out for updates in the new year.

2025-26

2024-25

2023-24

Wimbledon BookFest

Wimbledon BookFest is a leading literary festival in London and the main commissioned partner delivering an extensive programme (below) as part of Merton's National Portfolio organisation.

Merton Big Read
Author Events
Writing Workshops for Adults
Writing for Young People
Manga and Graphic Novel Workshops

For more information, visit the BookFest website: https://www.wimbledonbookfest.org/

Volunteering Opportunities in the Library

We have two roles to support our Culture and Creativity NPO at Merton libraries. Please see below job descriptions and application form.

To apply, please complete the Library volunteering expression of interest form and email it to marketing.assistant@merton.gov.uk

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