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Stay safe in very hot weather

Very hot weather is expected for the next few days. A red heat-health alert (the highest level) is in place for London on Wednesday and Thursday.  

Hot weather can be dangerous and can cause serious illness. Stay safe and look out for others who may be particularly vulnerable to the heat. Read advice on GOV.UK

Cool spaces

There are local cool spaces that are free and open to everyone. Visit them to rest, drink water and stay cool. Find a cool space near you

Access Islington hubs 

North and South Access Islington hubs are closed due to the hot weather. The Central Hub is open for urgent, in-person support, but avoid travelling unless it is essential. 

You can still access our services online and you can call us on 020 7527 2000 if you need to speak to someone. 

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N4 Library

Opening times

  • Monday, 9:30am to 8pm
  • Tuesday, 9:30am to 5pm
  • Wednesday, 9:30am to 8pm
  • Thursday, 9:30am to 1pm
  • Friday, 9:30am to 5pm
  • Saturday, 9:30am to 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

26 Blackstock Road 
London
N4 2DW

The library is part of the Capital City College building, close to the junction with Seven Sisters Road. 

Contact us

Phone: 020 7527 7800

Email: n4.library@islington.gov.uk

Library Manager: Nick Tranmer

Services

Your Islington Libraries account

View items available across our libraries, check your account, renew book and music loans, and reserve items in stock.

Public transport

Buses: 4, 19, 236

Tube: Finsbury Park (Victoria and Piccadilly lines)

Trains: Finsbury Park (Great Northern)

Disabled access

The library is fully wheelchair accessible and has adapted toilets. Our AccessAble profile features a guide to facilities and access for disabled people.

Join Islington Libraries by completing our online form.

Services

  • Free public computers (12 available)

  • Free internet and Microsoft Office software access

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • Photocopier and scan to USB stick

  • Print from library computers or your own device using Princh

  • Study space

  • One-to-one basic ICT sessions – help with getting online and setting up emails for job search, Universal Credit, Freedom pass, and more.

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