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Learn, Grow, Connect and Thrive with Merton Libraries

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<h1>Watch our library film</h1>
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Merton Libraries are for everyone. There is so much to see and do in our libraries, they are a colourful hive of activity, buzzing with people of all ages and backgrounds. Each day is different, but what stays the same is what they offer.
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Libraries are not only a gateway to knowledge and culture, but they create opportunities for learning, literacy and creativity. Our Libraries offer people resources they often do not have in their own home - endless books, free activities and events, technology and ways to support their health and well-being. We hope this short film shares with you just some of what our libraries can offer you, or even someone you know.
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Everyone in this film is a real-life service user. Come and see for yourself how amazing our libraries are, sign up for a library card today and discover our libraries for yourself!

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Merton libraries offer a variety of electronic resources which are available on computers or any device with Internet access.&nbsp;
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All our resources are available from the libraries and from home except Ancestry UK and Access to Research which can only be accessed via a library computer.&nbsp;You will need your library card number and PIN to access any of these resources.
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If you are not yet a member you can&nbsp;<a href="https://libraries.merton.gov.uk/user/register">join online</a> now.
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<h3>Customer notice:</h3>
Due to essential building engineering work, Morden Library and the Heritage Centre will be closing for a period of seven weeks from Monday 16 June&nbsp; - Monday 4 August 2025.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to welcoming you back in August.&nbsp; 
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Merton Heritage and Local Studies Centre tells the story of Merton and its people through a changing programme of exhibitions and events. The centre also offers educational services for local schools and adult learners as well as access to a wide range of local history resources.

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<h1>News and Updates</h1>
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<h3>Customer notice: Morden Library and the Heritage Centre temporary closure from Monday 16 June - Monday 4 August 2025</h3>
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Due to essential building engineering work, Morden Library and Heritage Centre will be closing for a period of seven weeks from Monday 16 June - Monday 4 August 2025.
 Our other six libraries in Merton will be open as usual during this time.
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The nearest libraries to Morden are:
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<li>Wimbledon Library, 35 Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon, SW19 7NB</li>
<li>Colliers Wood Library, 105-109 High Street, Colliers Wood, SW19 2HR (closed on Wednesdays)</li>
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We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to welcoming you back in August.&nbsp;
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Soft Support: Sew &amp; Chat&nbsp;
With Gal Leshem&nbsp;
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Sew and Chat sessions took place between April - May 2025 across all seven libraries. 
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The Soft Support project invited people to explore the theme of caregiving in its various forms through a series of Sew &amp; Chat workshops led by artist and facilitator Gal Leshem, resulting in a collective textile artwork made from pre-loved textiles. The final artwork will be on permenant display at Pollards Hill Libray - big reveal coming soon!&nbsp;
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About the artist: <a href="http://galleshem.com/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">galleshem.com/about</a>&nbsp;
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Gal Leshem is a London based artist and facilitator. Her work is developed through a site specific and research-based approach, often engaging with heritage sites, objects and plants embedded in myth, memory and folklore. She completed her MA in fine art at the Slade School of Art in 2022. Her work has been shown in exhibitions across the UK and worldwide.&nbsp; 
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Soft Support 2025

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Impressions of Nature
With Made in Merton&nbsp;
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Impressions of Nature by Made in Merton is a series of workshops in which participants will develop their creative skills, working with a variety of printmaking techniques and natural materials. Each week they will create a bank of images that they can use in the final workshop to make an artist&rsquo;s book that they can keep. A selection of work will be compiled into a joint artists&rsquo; book, made available in a local library.
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Canons House - Part of Library in the Park&nbsp;
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Mondays: 11 am &ndash; 1pm&nbsp;
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28th July &ndash; 18th August&nbsp;&nbsp;
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&amp; 1st September Morden Library&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Booking open soon!
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About the artist: <a href="www.madeinmerton.com">www.madeinmerton.com</a> &brvbar; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/made_in_merton/">@made_in_merton</a> (Instagram and X)&nbsp;
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Made in Merton is a community arts group that aims to reinvigorate Merton&rsquo;s design and craft heritage, connecting people and place. They are passionate about the area&rsquo;s creative potential, and want people who live and work in Merton to get hands-on experience of making things. They run arts and crafts workshops for all ages with a strong ethos of &ldquo;having a go&rdquo; and sharing skills in a supportive environment.&nbsp;
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Nature Essence: Crafting Together&nbsp;
With Bee Creative&nbsp;
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The Nature Essence: Crafting Together workshop series by Bee Creative offers a transformative journey into functional art inspired by nature. Through six bespoke sessions, participants will explore the therapeutic qualities of working with clay and crafting mosaics with a focus on mindfulness, resilience, creativity, and sustainability, fostering a deeper connection with nature, self awareness and the collective power of community.
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Playing with Words!
With Lucy Grainge&nbsp;
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This unique series of creative workshops led by Lucy Grainge are open to anyone who feels like language has been a barrier to them and/or is interested in exploring language in a creative way through visual art. Participants will be encouraged to unleash their creativity exploring a variety of printmaking techniques and zine making culminating in a collaborative, rotating art installation for the Library shaped by the workshops themselves. &nbsp;
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Coming early 2026!
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