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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, until 4pm today (Wednesday 24 June) 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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South Library

Opening times

  • Monday, 9:30am to 8pm
  • Tuesday, closed
  • Wednesday, 9:30am to 8pm
  • Thursday, closed
  • 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

115-117 Essex Rd 
London
N1 2SL

The library is on the corner of Essex Road and Cross Street.

Contact us

Phone: 020 7527 7860

Email: south.library@islington.gov.uk

Library Manager: Maria Colucci

Public transport

Buses: 38, 56, 73, 341, 476

Tube: Highbury & Islington (Victoria line)

Trains: Essex Road (Great Northern Trains); Highbury & Islington (Great Northern Trains and London Overground)

Disabled access

South Library is not wheelchair accessible. There are three steps at the front entrance, which gives access to the Adult Library, then three more inside for access to the Children's Library and Reading Room. 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 (9 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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