28/02/2026
We are officially OPEN! 🎉 Hackney Central Library has reopened its doors and the response has been incredible!
A huge thanks to the 150 people who attended our grand reopening on Thursday, and a massive welcome to the 300 people who have signed up to join the library since it reopened!
Alongside all the beautiful books, the new library also features plants, murals, exhibitions, and artworks, and even a mini grand piano. 🎹
A special shout-out to the talented artists and the children from and House, who helped create the inspiring mural, which was celebrated by the and TV personality
Thank you to for reading the James Berry poem ‘To Travel This Ship’ that also gives the name to the incredible mural by .
It was wonderful to have local and national legends , , , and attend, many taking to the mic to share their personal stories about the power of libraries.
The Mayor and Councillors delivered a passionate speech before cutting the ribbon surrounded by our wonderful community.
Thank you to all our partners for joining the celebration, including as well as colleagues from across the and representatives from Lewisham, Sutton, Bexley, Waltham Forest, Camden and Essex Library services.
Thank you to our sponsors for their generous funding and donations at Casio and finally, to who delivered our vision for the new library so beautifully.
Come visit us soon! 📚
