This small, rather old fashioned, library has been rather empty whenever I've visited. Although…read morethere are plenty of children's books and some comfy sofas, there isn't much space to wander and the banister around the staircase is enticing for children inclined to climb. There is a very small section of music and films, which could do with a re-vamp and the place isn't very inviting as a whole. On the positive side, it's in a convenient location -away from the town centre but if you're prepared to travel, you probably should.

A nice local library, with a good range of books and nice features such as "100 albums you must…read morelisten too". The geek in me also like the automation, you can check the books out yourself and a you return the books to a robot which then send the books to the appropriate trolley, you can also ask them to p t your email address on the system so when your book is overdue it will email you, it must be said it would make more sense though if it told you before it was overdue. they also have activity for the kids like baby "bounce and rhyme" and they also have a drop-box so you can return your books out of hours

Chislehurst library is a lovely quiet library. It has a really good selection of adult fiction,…read morenon-fiction and children's books. It has got great Reference materials too. You can get free Internet access here, without even needing to get a library card, which is great. They have a lot of local information and leaflets, which they keep up to date. All in all, a great library.

The Chislehurst library is the idealistic library. It is exceptionally quiet and offers the…read moreadvantage of having a few computers. There is an amazing range of books from reference to fiction to non-fiction as well as children's books. Anyone is welcome there due to the range of books and there are areas for children to sit and read. It is also very well situated because it is next to a primary school which will encourage all aged children to read. The library is perfect and is suited to anyone and I would definitely recommend it as your local library and it would be for a very long time.

The Library in Hayes can be found through a gate, through some pretty garden area! It's really…read morecute, I feel like Alice in Wonderland walking back home to read a book! I know that is an odd description to use but there is a feel of very olden days here. The library itself is perfect, it isn't too big and daunting but not too small either! There is a big enough range of books here to explore, I am particularly keen on the poetry section that used to feature quite prominently. Cute library.

Hayes Library in Old Hayes Town is the best library by far outside of London. Such a wide selection…read moreof books and the staff are super helpful. Love the layout its so easy to find what you want in there!

This is the newest library in Lewisham - situated in the Downham Leisure Centre. It's on 2 levels…read moreand is very modern - great range of books, a computer suite where you can use the internet for free. They have a free film club too which shows adult and children's films for free. It's situated right next to the Costa Coffee so you can get your book out and read with caffeine! There's been some vandalism which is such a shame - the Downham Estate is a rough neighbourhood but having such a brilliant resource right in the middle of it should be respected.

Downham Library has been opened for 2 years now is an innovative library. It's the first library I…read morehave seen that has self issue terminals, where you issue and return your own library books. Downham has always been known to be a rough area, but nevertheless it feels like the staff work hard to engage with the community and make it a place that the residents can call their own. As well there being a good selection of books, DVDs and CDs and talking books, there are always loads of fun craft activities for children and story-times for babies and tots. There are at least 15 computers available for internet access. It's free and easy join the library (just show at least one proof of ID) and anyone can join, i.e.you don't have to be a Lewisham resident to qualify.

The sidcup library is massive & well maintained with excellent stuff. All the sections are well…read morestocked (especially classics, biographies, history, kids and fiction). It can be very busy after school hours and the general quiet rules dont seem to apply but it is usually empty on saturdays. Unfortunately as the others mentioned there are no public toilets on site.....

Sidcup Library is a fairly large library for such a smallish town, but there are very good…read morefacilities here. I've used the library to look at the newspapers and magazines to save me buying them, and also for browsing the internet when my internet access at home has been down. There are plenty of internet terminals available for up to an hour at a time, you just have to show your membership card at the main desk and the staff will log you in to one of the computers, assuming one is available, as they can get very busy after school hours. The staff are very polite and helpful. There is a good, large childrens library here, and they open late on Wednesdays until 8pm which is handy if you work all day. You can also borrow Cds and DVDs, and of course - books! I think the library would benefit from having some public toilets on site or very close by, but apart from that I have found Sidcup library to be very useful for me!

I have visited this library a couple of times and it is a very tranquil and traditional library…read more The décor inside hasn't really changed since the 1950s, I think. I think this is quite a charming characteristic though. They do stock really up-to-date books and they have a really good selection of adult non-fiction in particular for this medium-sized library. They have computers available for free Internet access, which is brilliant in my opinion.

I love the building of this library. It is unique, because it was built in the 1900s and it has got…read morea great big glass dome in the children's section of the library. There are loads of computers available for you to use for free Internet access. There is a good choice of book stock for children and adults alike. Good service from the staff. They work hard and they run many activities for children. It's got a nice atmosphere and is a really good resource for the local community and for visitors too. There is a coloured photocopier and good disabled access.

http://www.qype.co.uk/place/445644-Torridon-Road-Library-London #…read moreA great resourse for the local community. The staff are friendly and helpful and there are activities for children during the school holidays. There is under 5's singing too on a Thursday! They have lots of computers available to use and the books are well maintained. They also have lots of books for sale too!

Updated library in new complex with Sainsburys so while away some time shopping and then pop in for…read moresome tranquil time and reading. internet usage available-great! staff friendly. easy to park in sainsburys-busy at peak times. always able to help there-good prompt service.

Used to go to this library a lot of times with my mother when I was in primary school-plenty of…read morebooks to choose of many genres and a quiet area make reading books and taking them (having to return them after 2 weeks, I think) very convenient.