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.

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.

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! :)

Yes, it is a lot smaller than the other local libraries but it has had a recent refurb at least…read more Lots of computer stations are tucked away in a quiet area for use. There's also a massive childrens area with games and books so prepare for occasional noise at storytime. There's an OK selection of novels and reference books and a fairly big range of DVDs for hire that you pay extra for. It is a lot quicker to use the new machines to check books in and out, or use your online account now to reserve or order books. The only thing that stumps me is the lack of signage for different genres or even pointing out the fiction and non-fiction areas. There are a few titles on the shelves but I think this could be improved a lot as within novel section, books are split into crime / sci-fi etc with no apparent indication of this.

Camden town library is quite small in comparision to some of the other libraries in the borough,…read morefor example, Swiss cottage, but I love it anyway. It is amusing that some people would prefer to buy a book for £10 plus, read it, put it on the shelf to collect dust and when they are moving house, realise they have too much junk and then give it to a charity shop. Wake up and get with the times - if you want a book, get it fromthe library If they do not have it there, they can either order it from another library in the borough or even order it from their suppliers - only of course if it will be of use to other people There is also computer access. It is possible to book a time slot (max 1 hour per day), but if the computer is free when down there, it might be possible to use it for another hour. For those who lack IT skills, it is possible to attend an IT class, which is suitable for all age groups and levels, whether beginner or advanced. If you live in Camden, try it out, we do pay council tax so try and use the councils facilities as much as possible and save money

Lovely afternoon with friends. Great food and super friendly staff would highly recommend Thank…read moreyou for a great afternoon

Dick Whittington was a real person,who lived from about…read more1350 to 1423, and he was indeed Mayor of London. There are many variations of the story based on a play produced in 1606 with later additions and evolution over hundreds of years.He was never actually 'Lord' Mayor, as that title was not used until a much later period, but the Mayor was a very important position: the holder was head of government for the City of London.Usually the story is 3 times Lord Mayor. He was Mayor 4 times. Near the foot of Highgate Hill is the famous Whittington stone, which is supposed to mark the point where Dick Whittington, on his way out of London, heard the sound of bow bells chiming 'turn again Whittington, Lord Mayor of London' and decided to return to the city. The cat is harder to explain; there is no evidence that Dick Whittington ever had a cat. Maybe the association with the animal arose from the type of boat he used for trading, known as a 'cat'. The present sculpted cat on the top of the stone was not added until 1964. The story first appeared nearly 200 years after Whittington's death. Other characters were added, and Dick Whittington became a favourite pantomime in the 19th century. Many legends surround Old Highgate and Hampstead, and there is an old belief that if Whittington's Stone is ever removed or if any harm should befall it, great change and disaster will fall upon the neighbouring area. Of course, this myth is probably based upon the fact that the Stone is one of Highgate's oldest landmarks, and therefore, it would be bad luck to remove it. The real Richard Whittington was apprenticed to the Mercers' Company in the City of London. He became a successful trader, dealing in valuable imports such as silks and velvets. All his goods would have entered London through the river quays. Whittington was three times Master of the Mercers' Company and four times Mayor of London. Richard II and his successor Henry IV were important customers for Whittington. He supplied silks for the wedding dresses of the daughters of Henry IV. Richard Whittington's fortune was used for many charitable purposes, including almshouses, a library, and also public works such as improvement to the water supply and a public lavatory. The Whittington Charity still exists, and provides housing and financial help.

Lovely old mansion, with a trove of of artwork and a cafe. Several beautiful Turners are on…read moredisplay inside, as is a self-portrait of Rembrandt (Self-Portrait with Two Circles). The restaurant has a wide selection of hot and cold food, and plenty of outdoor seating in the garden. The food is simple and mostly fresh. The exception was that the roasted vegetables included previously-frozen cauliflower and broccoli, but they weren't overcooked, and they weren't microwaved. There's also a separate cafe.

Kenwood House is absolutely beautiful. You'll recognise it from the movie "Notting Hill", unless…read moreyou haven't seen the movie. But it's a great place to visit, with exquisite architecture, beautiful design, and has one of the most beautiful views in London. The outdoor cafe is nice but busy, so get there early!

Very good open air venue in a lovely part of London. A visit to an open air concert is a great…read moreactivity during summer. Bring a picnic though - it's best enjoyed that way. I saw Bjorn Again there a couple of years ago and it was hilarious. great family day out.

The grounds of the Kenwood House in Hampstead are one of my favourite places in London. The…read moreconcerts that are put on here in the summer are lovely, but other than this, the grounds are just a great place to go for picnics, have nice walks and fly kites on the hill. With lots of green grass, ponds, small forests and hidden areas, it's just a lovely place to be.

Each week, I'm in search of new materials to read, I've tried going to Waterstones and purchasing a…read morefew books, but usually get board with them or finish it too soon to get my money's worth. St. John's Wood is the perfect place for me to go for a quick read or a novel that will last well over the week! The blue awning outside is just as eye-catching as most of their reads! There's a huge non-fiction section along with a great area for children to play or read in! St John's Wood Library also has a wonderful selection of music and DVD's.

One day I was early for work in the St Johns Wood area and I called into this little library to see…read moreif I could use the Internet to check my emails, and kill some time. The librarian said as long as I had my passport (which I did) I could get a guest card to the library, which allowed me to log onto the catalogue and the web for free. I couldn't take out any books without upgrading to a normal membership card, which I would need to do with a letter stating my address, but I didn't want to right then so it didn't matter! The card also works in all libraries in the city of Westminster. Although I was purely going for the computers, I got a look around the very small library as well. There was not very much choice, but I was told you could order books from any of the other larger Westminster libraries and they would be posted there. When I went, on a Thursday morning, they seemed to be having a storytelling activity for young children (who's section coincidently looked one of the better). It appears a good place for the St John's Wood parents (or perhaps more probably their nannies) to take the kids to entertain in the friendly atmosphere for an hour or two.

Hi, I recently went to register to Golders Green library and I was very disappointed about the…read moretotally unpoliteness, unwelcoming manners in general and of the manager in particular: I was refused a library card because my bank statement was not a valid proof of address! I was mostly upset when the person laughed at me in my face, as I explained my surprise and feeling of being unwelcome. I am a book-worm and have other three library cards in London, and this has never happened before. The same afternoon, I went to the Hendon Library where, instead, I was immediately welcome, helped and registered regularly. Same Barnet Libraries, different manners policy. Maybe the multicultural university envrionment of Hendon influences positively? I have the feeling that Golders Green Library is more for an elitaire restricted chosen group, careful of not being disturbed. p.s. As a library is very poor, noisy and doesn't offer a meeting point for the community, it is mainly reduced to a kinder-garden for the mums of the selected restricted group... lol!

I am really not impressed with Golders Green's library. there are six or eight computers and a…read moregreat bookroom for children but beyond that the selectio and number of books is abysmal. My local libraries when I lived in Vancouver and Seattle were so much superior. Am I spoiled? Are all British libraries this lame? I really doubt it.

Brilliant, friendly, professional , couldnt use debit card but other than that the beds were…read morefantastic and high-tec, clean, comfy and the in-booth music makes it much more enjoyable. Got the 30 minute deal for 16.70. Never going to go anywhere else and they had the cutest like Maltese swanning about, i spent a good 10 minutes of my lunch hour playing with her :') ill be going back today, absolutely love this place.

*simply best sunbed shop in town super hightech beds and…read moreluxurious spa treatments sparkly clean environment warm welcoming lovely personnel i'm never going anywhere else..! thanks :))) x