Images and fantastic poetry from the children of London Borough of Barking and Dagenham in June and July - thank you for having Last Rose to visit your libraries!

Poetry courtesy of the children of Thames View Junior School

In amongst the other photos, above centre, is LBBD Hub Officer Sekiyah at Thames Community Hub, showcasing Summer 2026's reading challenge, ​Read to the Beat.

Above, LBBD Hub Officers Janet, left, at Barking Learning centre; and Julia, centre, in the herb garden behind Valence Library. Right, Dagenham Library