Library staff are very helpful and patient. Print services are only 10p/sheet and it's very easy to…read moreprint. The place has no damage penalty for children books and there is a wide selection of books for babies and children covering all subjects such as cooking, caring for babies, songs, tales, etc. There is a very cute children play area inside the library where you can kill time while waiting for some of the children activities which take place at floor -1.

On 5th May 2009, Manor House Library was re-opened by the Mayor of Lewisham following extensive…read morerefurbishment. Well, I have to tell you that the refurbishment was well worth the wait. This Georgian mansion house that was once occupied by Lord Baring is now restored to its glory. The original features like the ornate plasterwork and fireplaces have been beautifully restored, making this library an extremely pleasant place to visit and use. The library itself is well-stocked with brand new books. There are loads of tables and chairs for quiet study and reading and there are 12 computers available for free Internet access. I found that the staff are all very helpful and friendly. I feel very lucky to be able to have this resource so locally to me.

I lived in Forest Hill for two years exactly and I only went to this place three times. It's a…read moresmallish, long, stretched space next to the newly developed swimming pool and the choices of books seemed to concentrate on children books a lot. I never actually took a book home from this place, so I cannot comment on the staff at all. It is newly decorated, but it doesn't have much space and I had the impression to constantly bump into people when I was looking through the shelves.

Much improved since the refit with better opening hours too, the library is very modern and manages…read moreto attract local youngsters without it becoming too noisey.The children's section is a good size and the number of computers available means free internet access is available at most times for members. It is a nice open environment and is well layed out and spacious. It is only a small local library but seems to have a good selection of recent book releases although these could be better promoted.

At the risk of sounding like an a-hole, I'd have to say that most of the books in the library look…read moreas if they've just been bought at a boot sale (garage sale for you No. Americans). They've been "loved" like the Velveteen Rabbit and it shows. Also, the selection of books on hand is somewhat slim. Of course, that could easily be attributed to the fact that the library itself is housed in a fairly small building. Hackney Central Library this ain't! I'm not a huge book snob, but I'm never going to check out a book by Danielle Steel. Never. What did turn me on was the small section of books relating to local history. Also, it seems that those in need of computer terminals for CV writing and job searching and the like are well accommodated. Heck, in this day of library closures and libraries being run by volunteers, then I guess I should be happy, right?!

This Library is in desperate need of some TLC (Tender Loving Care)!…read more The building itself is fantastic, it's famous amongst people that live near it, and if they were to ever convert it or knock it down there would be uproar. Inside you have computer and internet access (as most libraries do these days) and obviously Books and some CDs etc. The collection of books is poor. An example of this is that the most recent computer book they had there as How to use Windows 2000. This is most probably due to the local Idea Store (Canary Wharf) being given prority. The staff are really friendly and are experts on the world of books, they'll be more than happy to help you find something. You need a membership to borrow books, but it only takes around five minutes to fill in the form!

Catford library is a good sized local library with free (bookable) internet access and…read moreplaystations. There is a CD and DVD collection and small children's books area although this is not separate. There are plenty of public information resources available and a range of British and Foreign press.

It's good to know there is an easily accessible resource like this in Catford. What's more it's got…read morea fax machine, which not all libraries have. This library is always busy and is well used. It has 12 computers available for free Internet access. It's got a good selection of books, CDs, DVDs and talking books available. The DVD stock is better than other libraries I have been to. It's even got Playstation games and CD-ROMs! As Catford Library is one of the bigger libraries in the Lewisham borough it has got a really good collection of different newspapers and magazines. I also like the fact that there is a small exhibition space for local artists too.

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!

Sydenham Library is one of the smaller library branches, but I still think it does stock a good…read moreselection of adult fiction, non-fiction and children's books. I was particularly impressed with the Teenage section as well. There are also a good number of computer terminals, which I find handy if I need to quickly access the Internet or Microsoft Office. The staff are really helpful and knowledgeable. I cannot fault this library at all.

I love libraries, they usually are a very good reflection of the community. And this one is no…read moreexception. Peckham is a very vibrant neighbourhood and you can feel that in the library. It can be pretty busy out here, sometimes noisy. Contradictory for a library, isn't it? Well, that's the charm of Peckham Library, you find every kind of people here. And indeed, a lot of cultural content, which is what is library is here for initially. Whatever you fancy reading will be here: history, biographies, novels, Sci-Fim encyclopaedia, etc. Everything. Same thing for DVD, if you're of those who still uses them. They have poetry classes, reading classes for kids. And much more. Personally, the library is a good workspace for me, mainly because it give me direct material for what I do. And I can rest a bit with some great readings after work. In short, I love Peckham Library and it's a bit of an escape heaven for me :)

this library situated in peckham won an award for its architecture…read more there are many floors in the library and many area and sections for different use....council office is situated there, meeting rooms and much more....on the top floor lies the library, very large and with spectacular views.....seperate computer, children, adults area...many librarians on hand to help out....many desk areas and books, cds, dvds and refrerence area...even the toilets are spectacular...worth a visit

It is impossible to speak to a person since they have locked out all possibilities of speaking to…read moreanyone in the automated system. What they fail to understand is that sometimes you may actually need to if you are unable to visit the store or renew online or over the phone for whatever reason. This also does not help older people. I'm all in favour of using technology in all aspects of life but you need to have a backup and the ability to speak to someone when it's required. It seems staff also favour the approach I mention but Idea Store management and the council are hell bent on continuing this ridiculous and unreasonable policy of no human contact. The services at the branch are actually very good, my poor rating is to ensure that management wake up and see this.

Like the other IDEA STORES (read: libraries that have been branded as stores with funky colors and…read moreplastic bags for carrying your purchases...I mean books) but this one's got more suits and a few more couches. I dig the Learning Labs here, because they're a bit quieter (less kids in the Wharf) and the Internet connection is decent....although not as stellar as the Starbucks connection a few yards away. Go, read, learn, and ideate your brain out here.