AGM, Annual Reports & Strategic Plan 

AGM 2025

The 184th Annual General Meeting of The London Library will take place on Tuesday 25 November 2025 at 6pm in the Reading Room at the Library.

All Members are cordially invited to attend. Drinks will be served prior to the AGM in the Art Reading Room from 5.30 pm, where there will be the opportunity to meet fellow Members, Library staff and Trustees.

The 2025 AGM Agenda, the Minutes of last year's AGM and the Annual Report and Accounts for 2024-25 are available below:

AGM 2025 Agenda

Minutes of the AGM held 26 November 2024

Annual Report 2024-25*

Attending the AGM

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*To reduce the economic and environmental implications of printing and mailing, the Library now holds a very limited run of hard copy Annual Reports. Members wishing to receive one should contact the Library Office for further information (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 020 7766 4712).

Our Charitable Object, Mission, Values and 5 Year Strategic Plan

The London Library was founded to share knowledge and inspire the creation of new ideas. Over the last 184 years, it has inspired and supported writers, thinkers, scholars and artists in the creation of some of the world’s most famous books, scripts and ideas that have, in turn, touched the lives of many millions, shaping the intellectual history of the nation and the world.

Just as importantly, the Library has facilitated the personal creativity and intellectual journeys of many tens of thousands of individuals who have benefited from the Library’s rich and uniquely accessible collection, conducive spaces to ready and study, and knowledgeable staff.

Turning to the future, our focus for the next 5 years is to establish the Library as “The Home of Literary Inspiration.” We want to be widely recognised as a welcoming, accessible, inspiring, and supportive place for the creation, discovery and enjoyment of literature. We want to further develop our collection, continue to grow our reach and impact, and consolidate our financial sustainability.

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Read about our previous strategic plan “New Foundations” - The Strategic Plan for The London Library 2018/19 - 2022/23 here.

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Previous AGM minutes

Earlier minutes are available on request.

Previous Annual Reports

Earlier reports are available on request.