Library opening times
See the table below for a quick guide to our opening hours.
Following the government's roadmap out of lockdown, we are planning to reopen in stages, subject to the latest restrictions.
Starting 26 April: Browsing and choosing items.
You will be able to browse and choose items at all of our libraries.
Opening hours have been amended for the time being:
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archway | 11am-8pm | closed | 11am-8pm | closed | 11am-4pm | 9.30am-5pm |
| Cat and mouse | closed | 11am-7pm | closed | 11am-7pm | closed | 11am-5pm |
| Central | 11am-8pm | 11am-4pm | 11am-8pm | 11am-8pm | 11am-4pm | 9.30-5pm |
| Finsbury | 11am-8pm | 11am-4pm | 11am-4pm | 11am-8pm | 11am-4pm | 9am-5pm |
| Lewis Carroll | 11am-7pm | closed | 11am-7pm | closed | closed | 11am-5pm |
| Mildmay | closed | 11am-8pm | closed | 11am-8pm | closed | 11am-5pm |
| N4 | 11am-8pm | 11am-4pm | 11am-8pm | closed | 11am-4pm | 9.30am-5pm |
| North | closed | 11am-8pm | closed | 11am-8pm | closed | 11am-5pm |
| South | 11am-8pm | closed | 11am-8pm | closed | 11am-4pm | 9.30am-5pm |
| West | closed | 11am-8pm | closed | 11am-8pm | 11am-4pm | 9.30am-5pm |
You will be able to use PCs and study spaces but these must be pre-booked.
Library telephone numbers:
- Archway Library 020 7527 7820
- Cat & Mouse 020 7527 7900
- Central Library 020 7527 6900
- Finsbury Library 020 7527 7960
- Lewis Carroll Library 020 7527 7936 (no study space)
- Mildmay Library 020 7527 7880
- N4 Library 020 7527 7800
- North Library 020 7527 7840
- South Library 020 7527 7860
- West Library 020 7527 7920
Local History will also be open for pre-booked appointments only. Please email local.history@islington.gov.uk.
Currently there are no fines for items you have on loan that become overdue.
You can borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, online newspapers, magazines, comics and other resources for free on our library, arts and heritage webpages.
You can join Islington libraries online or email library.informationunit@islington.gov.uk
You can still enjoy our new free, fun family online rhyme and story times for under fives. Book your ticket with Eventbrite.
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