This newly refurbished library, set on two floors, ticks all the boxes for me. There's a cafe,…read morechildrens corner, quiet spaces, reading chairs (with window views), self service check-in/out and lots of internet access points. There's also a green to the front entrance, which the locals use as picnic space. It's a pleasant little getaway and the staff are always pleasant when I visit.

This is a small library, however it is conveniently located in a mainly residential area…read more The staff here are very helpful and can order books that they don't currently have in stock. There is plenty of parking in the pay and display carpark outside the library.

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

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

An older building which holds an attraction in itself Ware library is large! There is an area…read moreseperate to the main library where you can go to read newspapers and magazines which the library provide. Within the main building there is a completely seperate area for children which is seperated by a door and here they have story-telling sessions etc at pre-planned times. There are childrens chairs provided and plenty of books, videos and dvd's for the younger librarian. Within the main area there are computers for internet access and a wealth of books - some books are upstairs so disabled access could be difficult. The library also has a large notice board for local events/childminers etc and there are plenty of leaflets around the library telling of local events and any information that could be relevant to residents.