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Some libraries will be closed on Thursday 7 May

N4 Library, and the children’s libraries at Mildmay and Finsbury libraries, will be closed on Thursday 7 May because they are being used as polling stations for the local elections. All other libraries will be open as normal.

Local council elections - Polling day tomorrow (Thursday 7 May)

Here’s what you need to know to vote in person on Thursday 7 May.

  • Polling stations are open 7am to 10pm - check your poll card or the 'Where do I vote?' website for yours
  • Bring photo ID - you cannot vote without an accepted form of ID
  • You do not need your poll card - if you are registered, you can vote
  • All our polling stations are wheelchair accessible and staff are there to help
  • If you have a disability, let us know now if you need anything else to help you vote at your polling station

Read all you need to know on our local council election 2026 page.

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Starting a business

Useful resources to help you are start or develop a new business

COBRA

COBRA is for anyone who is thinking of starting up - or currently running - a small business. 

The site hosts new business ideas, practical information on running a business, sources of support and finance, and a legal library covering laws and regulations affecting small businesses. Detailed UK market synopses cover key trends and future developments across more than 60 market sectors. 

You will need a library membership number to access this resource.

HMRC - Starting your own business e-learning course

Have you just started in business and become self-employed? Got a lot of questions about Income Tax, National Insurance, business records and expenses? If so, this e-learning course is for you.

It explains and guides you through everything you need to know to get started. There are some useful tips from others who have been where you might be now - just starting out and needing some help.

You can work through the course at your own pace. It takes on average between one and two hours to complete, but you don't need to do it all in one go - you can dip in and out as often as you like. You do not need to be a library member to use this resource.

All of our libraries have free public computers, free WiFi and internet access. Central Library also has a large quiet study/work space.

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