National Libraries Day across Merton

Merton's award-winning libraries are looking forward to a week of celebration and giving the community a taster of the range of services they offer in the run up to National Libraries Day.

Morden Library's special open day on Saturday 9 February will include sessions on knitting, scrabble, children's story-time, IT Support, a children's treasure hunt and more.

Mitcham Library is also hosting an open day on Wednesday 6 February with taster sessions in well-being and exercise, IT Support, and a special showcase of story telling.

Raynes Park is staying open until 9pm on Thursday 7 February to give as many residents as possible a taste of their library activities too.

Donald Hope is also marking the national day of celebration by hosting a special themed coffee afternoon with a 'History of Leisure' talk given by comical historian Rosie Graves on Thursday 7 February at 2-3.30pm.

Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2013