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Free entryJwslubbock, CC BY-SA 3.0Library·Indoor
Society for Co-operation in Russian and Soviet Studies
A London library and cultural centre on Russia and the former Soviet Union.
- Brixton Road 320, SW9 6AB London · District Lambeth
- Mon–Fri 10:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00
- scrss.org.uk
Free entryLibraries Taskforce, CC BY 2.0Library·Indoor
South Lambeth Library
A Lambeth library on South Lambeth Road.
- South Lambeth Road 180, SW8 1QP London · District Lambeth
- Mon 13:00–18:00 · Tue closed · Wed 10:00–18:00 · Thu 10:00–20:00 · Fri 10:00–18:00 · Sat 09:00–17:00 · Sun closed
- libraries.lambeth.gov.uk/libraries
Free entryNo machine-readable author provided. Andytuna assumed (based, CC BY-SA 3.0Library·Indoor
Swiss Cottage Library
Free library in London.
- Avenue Road 88, NW3 3HA London · District Camden
- Mon–Thu 10:00–20:00 · Fri–Sat 10:00–17:00 · Sun closed · holidays closed
- camden.gov.uk/swiss-cottage-library
Free entryPaul the Archivist, CC BY-SA 4.0Library·Indoor
Tower Hamlets Local History Library and Archives
Explore East End history with digital collections and online resources.
- Bancroft Road, E1 4DQ London · District Tower Hamlets
- Tue 10:00–17:00 · Wed 09:00–17:00 · Thu 09:00–20:00 · Sat[1, 3] 09:00–17:00
- ideastore.co.uk/local-history
Free entryJuliaC2006 from Rochester, UK, CC BY 2.0Library·Indoor
Victoria Library
Public library with study space, wifi and events for all ages.
- Buckingham Palace Road 160, SW1W 9UD London · District Westminster
- Mon 09:30–20:00 · Tue, Thu, Fri 09:30–19:00 · Wed 10:00–19:00 · Sat 09:30–17:00 · Sun closed
- westminster.gov.uk/leisure-libraries-and-community/library-opening-times-and-contact-details/victoria-library
Free entryColin Pyle, CC BY-SA 2.0Library·Indoor
Wandsworth Town Library
Public library with study spaces, computers, printing and kids' reading activities.
- Courthouse Way 9, SW18 4QG London · District Wandsworth
- Tue–Thu 09:00–19:00 · Fri, Sat 09:00–17:00
- better.org.uk/library/london/wandsworth/wandsworth-town-library
Free entryNo machine-readable author provided. Mcginnly assumed (based, CC BY-SA 3.0Library·Indoor·Accessible
Whitechapel Idea Store
Indoor library with wheelchair access.
- Whitechapel Road 321, E1 1BU London · District Tower Hamlets
- Mon–Thu 09:00–21:00 · Fri 09:00–18:00 · Sat 09:00–17:00 · Sun 11:00–15:00
- ideastore.co.uk/idea-store-whitechapel
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Balham Library
A library with books, computers and family activities.
- Mon, Wed, Thu 09:00–20:00 · Tue, Sun closed · Fri 09:00–17:00 · Sat 10:00–18:00
- better.org.uk/library/london/wandsworth/balham-library
- 7.1 km from the city centre
Free entryReading Tom from Reading, UK, CC BY 2.0Library·Indoor
Clapham Library
A busy neighbourhood library with story times, events and a Safe Haven space.
- Clapham High Street 91, SW4 7DB London · District Lambeth
- lambeth.gov.uk/libraries-0/clapham-library
Free entryEdwardx, CC BY-SA 4.0Library·Indoor
Durning Library
A library with books, Wi‑Fi, study space and family sessions.
- Kennington Lane 167, SE11 4HF London · District Lambeth
- lambeth.gov.uk/libraries-0/durning-library
Free entryPhilafrenzy, CC BY-SA 4.0Library·Indoor
Guildhall Library
Free indoor library.
- Aldermanbury, EC2V 7HH London · District City of London
- cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/visiting-the-city/archives-and-city-history/guildhall-library/Pages/default.aspx
Free entryCC BY-SA 2.0Library·Indoor
Highgate Public Library
Free indoor library in London.
- Chester Road, N19 5DH London · District Islington
- camden.gov.uk/highgatelibrary
Free entryStephen Craven, CC BY-SA 2.0Library·Indoor
John Harvard Library
Indoor library with free entry.
- Mon–Fri 09:00–19:00 · Sat 09:00–17:00 · Sun 12:00–16:00 · holidays closed
- southwark.gov.uk/libraries/find-a-library?chapter=9
- 2.5 km from the city centre
Free entryLibraries Taskforce, CC BY 2.0Library·Indoor
Mayfair Library
Free indoor library in London.
- South Audley Street 25, W1K 2PB London · District Westminster
- westminster.gov.uk/services/libraries/findalibrary/mayfair
Free entryJwslubbock, CC BY-SA 4.0Library·Indoor
Minet Library and Lambeth Archives
Indoor library, free entry.
- Knatchbull Road 52, SE5 9QY London · District Southwark
- lambeth.gov.uk/places/lambeth-archives
Free entryFin Fahey, CC BY-SA 2.5Library·Indoor·Accessible
Stoke Newington Public Library
Closed for refurbishment, with other libraries suggested for now.
- Mon–Thu 10:00–20:00 · Fri 10:00–18:00 · Sat 10:00–17:00 · Sun 13:00–17:00
- hackney.gov.uk/stoke-newington-library
- 6.8 km from the city centre
Free entryJohn W. Schulze from Tejas, CC BY 2.0Library·Indoor
The London Library
A quiet central London library with one million volumes.
- St James's Square 14, SW1Y 4LG London · District Westminster
- londonlibrary.co.uk
Free entryLibrary·Indoor
Aga Kahn Library
A research library with major collections on Ismaili and Islamic studies.
- iis.ac.uk/research/aga-khan-library
- 3.4 km from the city centre
Free entryOxyman, CC BY-SA 2.0Library·Indoor·Accessible
Archway Library
Accessible free library.
- islington.gov.uk/education/libraries/local/archway_library.asp
- 6.5 km from the city centre
Free entryLibrary·Indoor
Heythrop Library
Mayfair library for theology, philosophy and reading
- heythroplibrary.co.uk
- 1.5 km from the city centre