Brixton Library
Tuesday: 10:00 - 20:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 20:00
Friday: 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 17:00
About Brixton Library
A Lambeth Library
Brixton Library Description
Brixton Library is in the centre of Brixton, next to the Ritzy Cinema. It provides books and more for loan, a reference and information service, free use of computers for Internet, email and word-processing and free WI-FI with a library card.
The Library also holds a small collection of books in Bengali, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
The lending library has a wide range of novels and factual books for all ages to borrow, including the latest bestsellers. It also has talking books for all ages, DVDs and books in large print.
You'll be able to access online resources such as Ancestry and Access to Research (which gives you access to thousands of journal articles).
From home, you can access online resources such as E-books, E-audiobook, E-magazines, Theory Test Pro and more.
The reference library on the first floor has a large collection of encyclopedias, directories, maps, newspapers and magazines, government publications and books for study as well as a huge range of information on the Internet. Desks are available for private study.
Local transport
Tube: Brixton
Rail: Brixton
Buses: 2, 3, 35, 37, 45, 59, 109, 118, 133, 159, 196, 250, 322, 333, 345, 355, 432, P4, P5
Reviews
Have you ever wanted to attend a silent disco? Now's your chance at Clapham Library next Friday 21 June from 8pm to Midnight. Book your tickets now!
What a fantastic event last night! Who was there?
Have no weekend plans yet? How about a gig in a library? Arch Garrison, Charles Bullen & Kavus Torabi will be playing Clapham Library Sat 15 June, 7pm. Tickets: (link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arch-garriso n-in-concert-plus-… …) #LamLitFest19 #ClaphamLibraryLive https://www.facebook.com/events/272228190 383955/
Fantastic night with Candice Carty-Williams, insightful, frank and rocking Brixton library!
Tate South Lambeth Library are hosting another fabulous #DragQueenStoryTime this Saturday 15 June at 12 noon in celebration of #PrideMonth Why not pop in and join in the glittery glamorous fun! It's #FREE and all are welcome!
Children’s author and illustrator Mylo Freeman gave a few lucky children an up-close materclass in the children’s library today after reading her new book Hair, It’s a Family Affair!’.
Join the founders of @pecsdrag on this four week Drag King Course this #PrideMonth at Clapham Library. Places are limited so book now! #PrideInLondon #LoveLamLibs #LoveLibraries
Congratulations Tayari Jones! She came to Brixton Library last Sunday to talk about her book and then went on to win the 2019 Women's Prize for Fiction. Fantastic!
Brixton Library Fiction Reading Group meets next on Tuesday 2 July at 6:30pm - we are currently reading Bottled Gods by Sophie Van Llewyn. Collect your copy from the library today and join us next month for the discussion!
Come along to Baby Rhyme Time this afternoon from 1:30pm. We'll be sharing a great story by Katrina Charman, CAR, CAR, TRUCK, JEEP! We also have mini editions of the book for you to take home and keep!
Our Drag King Workshop at Clapham Library was so popular back in February we've bought it back as a four week course! There's even a chance for you to perform! Places are limited so book now!
#LamLitFest19 continues this week with Queer Writing from Europe. Thursday 6 June, 7pm Brixton Library. Don't miss it! https://www.facebook.com/events/223035891 7282603/
Fantastic afternoon with @WomensPrize shortlisted author Tayari Jones to discuss An American Marriage. Thanks so much for visiting us @brixtonlibrary!
More about Brixton Library
Tuesday: 10:00 - 20:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 20:00
Friday: 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 17:00