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Mildmay Library closed for improvements

From Monday 13 October 2025, Mildmay Library will be closed for around 12 weeks while we carry out some improvement works.

Your nearest libraries to Mildmay are:

  • South Library, 115-117 Essex Road, N1 2SL
  • Central Library, 2 Fieldway Crescent, N5 1PF

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Archway Library

Opening times

  • Monday: 9.30am-8pm
  • Tuesday: closed
  • Wednesday: 9.30am-8pm
  • Thursday: closed
  • Friday: 9.30am-5pm
  • Saturday: 9.30am-5pm
  • Sunday: closed

You can find a wide range of e-books, e-audiobooks, newspapers and magazines online, free to Islington Library members, on our Libraries, heritage and arts webpages.

Keep up to date with our latest news by signing up for our e-bulletin.

Where to find us

Hamlyn House
Highgate Hill
London
N19 5PH

The library is behind Archway Underground Station, at the junction of Highgate Hill and Junction Road.

Contact us

Phone: 020 7527 7820

Email: archway.library@islington.gov.uk

Library Manager: Cuneyt Yilmaz

Public transport

Buses: 4, 41, 43, 210, 271, C11, W5, 17, 143, 234, 134, 263

Tube: Archway (Northern line)

Trains: Upper Holloway (London Overground)

Disabled access

The library is fully wheelchair accessible.

Join Islington Libraries by completing our online form.

Services

  • Free public computers (8 available)
  • Free internet and MS Office software access
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Photocopier
  • Printing from library computers and scan to USB available
  • Study space
  • 121 basic ICT sessions – help with getting online and setting up emails for job search, UC, Freedom pass etc
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