Really cute little library nexts to Keats House. If you live in the area definately become a…read moremember. You can order any book within the Camden library system. Also have free internet access.

MAy 24 2010. Its just been 'refurbished'. More like a…read moreMedical Practice reception room now. Is this change or destruction? Its so bright even druggies couldnt inject here.

I have been an active member of Highgate Library since January 1991…read more And that was when, Margaret Thatcher was still the British Prime Minister. I only live around the corner from this Camden library branch, which is Holly Lodge. And even up to this day, I will always use the services at Highgate Library, for hiring out DVDs, PC printing and the photo copy machine. And I even reserve books and DVD from Highgate Library. Highgate Library is literally right next door to Highgate Cemetery, the place of Karl Marx's tomb.

As a history buff, avid reader, and past library fundraiser, there is no way I could skip a visit…read moreto the British Library. We enjoyed roaming the floors during an unexpected rain shower, and enjoyed all the historical tomes exhibited here. We did not sign up for cards, and therefor did not get to explore the rooms or stacks, but we did enjoy our walk around. During college (as a history major), it was frequently joked that you haven't really researched in a library if you haven't wound up making out in the stacks... well, after a day of research, I enjoyed some fun pictures and 'making out' with my husband, making this a thoroughly educational stop in our London adventure.

Would definitely recommend checking out the British library at least once! It's a beautiful…read morebuilding with a lot of bookd and exhibits, as well as a little coffee shop. If you plan on seeing any of the actual exhibits or checking out the areas that actually house the books, you'll need to sign up for one of their cards. I also can't really imagine getting much work or studying done here. It can be pretty difficult to find a seat and it's so loud and busy that you may be better off going somewhere else.

A magnificent and historic library - a wonderful place for scholars and other bookish people.read more

Came out of the gym earlier and noticed this 50s Bauhaus styled library next to it. What strange…read moreand something I've not noticed before is that there is literally a pathway that links the two buildings.

The Library is quite big in my opinion, it has many books and it provides a great service overall…read more The internet is quite nice, not too fast, yet not slow either. The cafe inside provides some yummi food and has many options. Its connected to the swimming pool and quite close to the tube line, schools and shops. However the library is usually full of young teenagers who, hardly understand the concept of a library. They speak very loudly and nobody tells them otherwise since there is hardly any official librarian strolling along to keep peace. I cant fathom why is a library noisy, yet this one is very often too much to work in. Not only the young teenagers but even the kids can yell their hearts out and you'd still hear it in your seat, since there is no walls separating the kids area from the adults section, just a bookcase.

Everyday the library works hard to keep you and your private information safe and secure by…read morepreventing unauthorized access to your personal profile. Why would you want be anywhere else? Today, I visit the library to observe the events seminar, however, it isn't ready. Such is life!

I came here on a whim in search of a good place to bunker down and get some work done. I am not a…read moremember of this library but they have a good selection of books, movies, and CDs that I was impressed by...it made me want to join the library membership program. There were very large tables on the second floor that had plenty of space to spread out your stuff. The room was fairly quiet and there was a variety of open seats and tables. The room got a good deal of light and the courtyard outside is very beautiful. I would definitely recommend checking out this place.

The Carnaby Book Exchange is a space where you can leave a book that you have read, and in return…read moretake one away from the space for free. It is not a library per se, it is more a space where you can think, read, relax, explore and of course be quiet. It is excellent to find such a spot located close to Carnaby Street. That's one of the reasons why London is such a great city!!! Students at London College of Fashion created this project.

I love this quite and relaxed space in the middle of bustling London. Whenever I have to kill some…read moretime before a dinner date or cocktail night I come down here, snatch a book from the shelves, sit down in a comfy chair and read for 10 or 20 min. I've never exchanged a book, as I now carry a kindle but I love that I have the chance to read into other books and see if I like it.

Big Central Library for the Islington / Highbury areas, but again - not the easiest place to get to…read morevia public transport unless you live very locally. Have to catch a bus down from Highbury & Islington tube station - otherwise it's quite a long walk along a busy & uninteresting road. Big fiction section - although I've never had much luck finding really recent / newly released books here. Decent non fiction section as well. Big dvd collection.

Great staff easy to join and good selection of books.read more

Not sure what to say about this, they have what looks like a good selection of books but I didn't…read moreget much time to look at them. As soon as I walked in and started browsing I had several people watching me. A couple of minutes later a lady came over to me and asked me what I was doing, I explained that I was a member of the local libraries and was just looking to see if they had anything interesting to take out. Now I understand that the council did abandon some libraries and they are now run by local communities but I didn't know this was one of them. She quite abruptly informed me that I couldn't use the service as it was a community one and all but ushered me out to the door. No mention of whether I could join and I live about 3 minutes way... Don't know what the issue was with her or the other staff members, maybe I shouldn't have come from the gym? I guess being dressed in tracksuit bottoms and a hoodie top may have given them the wrong impression about why I was there? I'll come back again, maybe dressed a little differently and see if I can join, but the welcome could be a little better.

Fantastic little community library located opposite Antrim Gardens (great playground for toddlers)…read more The Children's section of this library takes up perhaps a quarter of the inside space, with a reasonable selection of books, and a nice play area. Very welcoming, especially now that the shorter days are upon us. Support your local library! :)