Suggestions for Library near London

Fatima A. • May 11, 2017Inspiring exhibitions all year round, a great working place and a pleasant retreat for the curious. If you're into coffee don't miss out on Origin's great selection of espresso & filter coffees.

RDI Online • September 12, 2013Inspiring, comfy, quiet and with great lighting - couldn't wish for a better study place!

Abdulrahman A. • March 15I’ve enjoyed the campus, nice library & academic facilities here, good lecturers & staff, nearby museums & gardens, overlooking the River Thames. Quiet area & nice neighborhood.

E N. • September 29, 2015I love the new space. First te at the library and very cosy.

Eva • December 10, 2016My favourite reading room ever. Interesting books, fascinating artefacts and quiet atmosphere.

Blerta F. • April 9, 2014Very quiet and spacious, perfect place for study time

Magda • September 22, 2016Great children's section on the first floor, with baby/toddler rhyme times on Mondays and Saturdays

Eleni Z. • May 9, 2014Help keep the library a clean and pleasant space for work and study.

Vaiva d. • October 31, 2015Loads of good books. The staff are very helpful. Great atmosphere.

Humanist Heritage • September 18, 2010Houses Bishopsgate Library - an independent, charity-funded library which covers a variety of subject areas, including: history of London; early labour movement; freethought & secularism co-operation

Blog O. • January 10, 2015Spacious, good mix of soft lounges and desks to work or read from. Coffee in the library is good value.

Jenn P. • July 1, 2015Charming (but can be super hot inside) members only library.

Londonist • October 23, 2010Cafe open througout the day - splendid place for free wifi and guaranteed seat.

Ashleigh T. • May 9, 2011Fridays at 12.30 is a delightful little singing group for babies. Me and my son loved it!!

Ahuv 🇪🇺 • January 31, 2016One of the most cosy modern libraries. In floor two you have a view over the water. Good collection of travel books

Kenan A. • March 18, 2013Here is very silent. Its my new place come to study myself.

Chris B. • July 19, 2012There is an old fashioned swimming pool (no longer used) under the theatre. If you can sneak a peak. Stunning.

Dan H. • February 6, 2012There's a quiet and warm 'study area' on the first floor. A good hideaway for getting work done.

Peter M. • October 25, 2018The best library where I’ve ever been.

Maggie F. • September 16, 2017Visited as part of Open House Weekend. Stunning all round. Ships' timbers incorporated in building and artistic creativity of designers and crafts people on display.

Gareth P. • July 3, 20142nd Floor Design Reference room - unexpected haven of quiet, right on Leicester Square. BT WiFi and secret loo on the floor as you go in.

Silvia M. • September 27, 2011A library where read books takes money...

Fiona E. • September 8, 2010Home of the English Folk Dance and Song Society and Cecil Sharp's folk library, as well as concert and dance venue with fab new cafe :)

Harringay Online • January 24, 2012Don't forget the Cafe upstairs

Samin M. • July 21, 2017A small and friendly library. It's not crowded, though. You can find a priceless archive for cinema and film here. Including books, magazines, and etc.

Bora K. • August 16, 2017Should be best library in Greenwich. Internet speed was great.

Aaron • August 16, 2012This place is way too stingy with the power plugs. Only one section of the study level is equipped, under harsh lighting. Needs to embrace modern practices.

Russell W. • June 3, 2018Very nice modern building. We were there for an evening musical performance, which had a superb atmosphere and pretty good sound.

María • September 4, 2017Fantastic library providing courses, activities for families, etc. The café upstairs offers great views and sweet and savoury food at popular prices.