Links to outcomes of the Bexley Plan

Outcome 1: Children and young people have the best start in life

Our priorities

Literacy and Reading

Health and Wellbeing

Outcome 3: Lifelong learning helps people reach their potential and access good jobs

Our priorities

Literacy and Reading

Culture and Creativity

Digital and Economic Improvement

Outcome 4: Happy, healthy and resilient lives

Our priorities

Literacy and Reading

Culture and Creativity

Digital and Economic Improvement

Health and Wellbeing

Outcome 8: Local jobs and businesses in a thriving local economy

Our priorities

Literacy and Reading

Digital and Economic Improvement

Outcome 9: People and communities feel safe and inclusive

Our priorities

Literacy and Reading

Culture and Creativity

Health and Wellbeing

Libraries are at the heart of Bexley's growth. In the next five years, they will be dynamic hubs of opportunity for our local communities, where everyone can access the resources, culture, and information they need to thrive. Supporting the delivery of the Bexley Plan, our libraries will empower Bexley's residents to live vibrant, healthy, and resilient lives through bold, transformative services and programmes.​

We are looking to maximise libraries' impact across Bexley by ensuring they not only serve as places of learning and creativity but also as key drivers of social inclusion, economic development and community connection. Libraries will evolve into essential, multifunctional spaces where partnerships can flourish, and local residents have access to support, digital opportunities, and personal growth.