Suggestions for Library near London

Gilbert C. • March 27, 2015Free wifi, decent toilets and a great cafe. This is my temp office whenever I'm in London

Thomas D. • November 22, 2019One of the chillest place in London. There is also painting and sculptures to see beside of the books.

RDI Online • September 12, 2013Inspiring, comfy, quiet and with great lighting - couldn't wish for a better study place!

Magda • September 22, 2016Great children's section on the first floor, with baby/toddler rhyme times on Mondays and Saturdays

E N. • September 29, 2015I love the new space. First te at the library and very cosy.

RDI Online • August 20, 2013Great venue to study by distance learning, especially if you're after a quiet place, to minimise the chances of being interrupted.

Blerta F. • April 9, 2014Very quiet and spacious, perfect place for study time

Vaiva d. • October 31, 2015Loads of good books. The staff are very helpful. Great atmosphere.

Ahuv 🇪🇺 • January 31, 2016One of the most cosy modern libraries. In floor two you have a view over the water. Good collection of travel books

Abdulrahman A. • March 15I’ve enjoyed the campus, nice library & academic facilities here, good lecturers & staff, nearby museums & gardens, overlooking the River Thames. Quiet area & nice neighborhood.

Ashleigh T. • May 9, 2011Fridays at 12.30 is a delightful little singing group for babies. Me and my son loved it!!

Kenan A. • March 18, 2013Here is very silent. Its my new place come to study myself.

Zo P. • October 19, 2014Great classes, good restaurant, great library

Jenn P. • July 1, 2015Charming (but can be super hot inside) members only library.

Alan M. • September 20, 2013Lovely, helpful librarians. And it's open til 8pm on weekdays.

Eleni Z. • May 9, 2014Help keep the library a clean and pleasant space for work and study.

Blog O. • January 10, 2015Spacious, good mix of soft lounges and desks to work or read from. Coffee in the library is good value.

María • September 4, 2017Fantastic library providing courses, activities for families, etc. The café upstairs offers great views and sweet and savoury food at popular prices.

Londonist • October 23, 2010Cafe open througout the day - splendid place for free wifi and guaranteed seat.

Aaron • August 16, 2012This place is way too stingy with the power plugs. Only one section of the study level is equipped, under harsh lighting. Needs to embrace modern practices.

Maggie F. • September 16, 2017Visited as part of Open House Weekend. Stunning all round. Ships' timbers incorporated in building and artistic creativity of designers and crafts people on display.

Harringay Online • January 24, 2012Don't forget the Cafe upstairs

Hafsa A. • December 21, 2019Very quiet and lovely reading space with wide desks and electrical outlets. The librarians and security guards are super helpful and kind. But you must have reader’s card and must follow the rules.

Irwin R. • July 25, 2013Amazing to come for a coffee, you'll have also wifi..

Fiona E. • September 8, 2010Home of the English Folk Dance and Song Society and Cecil Sharp's folk library, as well as concert and dance venue with fab new cafe :)

Chris B. • July 19, 2012There is an old fashioned swimming pool (no longer used) under the theatre. If you can sneak a peak. Stunning.

Samin M. • July 21, 2017A small and friendly library. It's not crowded, though. You can find a priceless archive for cinema and film here. Including books, magazines, and etc.

Silvia M. • September 27, 2011A library where read books takes money...

Dan H. • February 6, 2012There's a quiet and warm 'study area' on the first floor. A good hideaway for getting work done.