Central Reference Library

Following the government's roadmap out of lockdown, we are planning to reopen in stages, subject to the latest restrictions.

From 26 April you will be able to pre-book PCs and study space.

Access times will be:

Monday: 11am-8pm
Tuesday: 11am-4pm
Wednesday: 11am-8pm
Thursday: 11am-8pm
Friday: 11am-4pm
Saturday: 9.30am-5pm

You can find a wide range of eBooks, eAudiobooks, Newspapers and Magazines online, free to Islington Library members, on our Libraries, heritage and arts webpages.

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Where to find us

2 Fieldway Crescent 
London
N5 1PF

The library is on the corner of Holloway Road and Fieldway Crescent, about 500m from Highbury Corner.

Contact us

Phone: 020 7527 6900

Email: centralref.library@islington.gov.uk

Library Manager: Maureen Black

Public transport

Buses: 43, 271, 393. 263

Tubes: Highbury & Islington (Victoria line), Holloway Road (Piccadilly line)

Trains: Highbury & Islington (First Capital Connect), Drayton Park (First Capital Connect)

Other facilities

• Computers with internet access
• Photocopier and scanning to USB drives
• Free WiFi
• Large study area including desks with power for charging your laptop or tablet
• The First Steps Learning Centre is located here

Disabled access

The library is fully wheelchair accessible, with lifts to all floors and adapted toilets. Our AccessAble profile features a guide to facilities and access for disabled people.

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