A LIBRARY which opened 100 years ago as a gift from a famous philanthropist is celebrating its centenary.
More than 50 guests turned up to mark the occasion at West Greenwich Library, Greenwich High Road.
Based in a Grade II-Listed building, the library opened thanks to Andrew Carnegie, who was born in 1835 and died in 1919.
He was a successful Scottish industrialist who gave his riches away to fund the establishment of libraries, schools and universities across the world.
Library staff, users such as members of the Greenwich Library Friends Group and councillors helped celebrate the centenary.
Education officer Frances Ward from the Greenwich Heritage Centre gave a talk about the role the library has played in the area.
The celebrations concluded with the cutting of a birthday cake.
Greenwich Council cabinet member for culture Councillor John Fahy said: "We are lucky to have such a dedicated friends group which offers great support to the library staff."
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