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Libraries

Our libraries are free and open to everyone. You do not have to be a member to use our study spaces.

If you do join the library, you’ll enjoy library services across Southwark.

May Bank Holidays - Libraries will be closed on Monday 05 May 2025 and Monday 26 May 2025.

All other days will be open as usual.

Visit Southwark Presents for event listings.

Find a library and check opening times
Search the catalogue and log in
Book a library computer
Hire a library hall or meeting room

Contact Southwark Libraries

Email our libraries team or find a library. Contact us about getting books delivered to your home.

Join the library

Become a member of Southwark’s libraries, what you get access to, what to do if you lose your card.

Your library account

Renew and reserve books and other items, replace a lost library card and manage your account.

eLibrary – digital library services

Get access to free eBooks, eAudiobooks, film streaming and more with your library membership.

Library activities for babies and toddlers

Find out what our libraries can offer children aged 0 to 5 to keep them entertained and help their development.

Library activities for children

Help with homework, reading groups, support for kids with additional needs and access to the internet in libraries all year round and in the holidays.

Library activities for young people

Find out where to access study space, groups and clubs, volunteering and more.

Library activities for adults

From poetry to knitting, find a group to inspire you at one of our libraries.

Library services

Libraries in Southwark offer more than books. Find out about events, books groups and opportunities to volunteer and learn.

Volunteer at a library

Find out what you can do as a volunteer, the benefits of volunteering with us, and how to apply.

Refugees and asylum seekers are welcome in our libraries

How we support new arrivals to the UK as Libraries of Sanctuary. Become a member, or just drop in and take part.

Stay informed

Across the borough

News in Southwark

Libraries

Contact Southwark Libraries

Email our libraries team or find a library. Contact us about getting books delivered to your home.

Contact Southwark Libraries

Join the library

Become a member of Southwark’s libraries, what you get access to, what to do if you lose your card.

Join the library

Your library account

Renew and reserve books and other items, replace a lost library card and manage your account.

Your library account

eLibrary – digital library services

Get access to free eBooks, eAudiobooks, film streaming and more with your library membership.

eLibrary – digital library services

Library activities for babies and toddlers

Find out what our libraries can offer children aged 0 to 5 to keep them entertained and help their development.

Library activities for babies and toddlers

Library activities for children

Help with homework, reading groups, support for kids with additional needs and access to the internet in libraries all year round and in the holidays.

Library activities for children

Library activities for young people

Find out where to access study space, groups and clubs, volunteering and more.

Library activities for young people

Library activities for adults

From poetry to knitting, find a group to inspire you at one of our libraries.

Library activities for adults

Library services

Libraries in Southwark offer more than books. Find out about events, books groups and opportunities to volunteer and learn.

Library services

Volunteer at a library

Find out what you can do as a volunteer, the benefits of volunteering with us, and how to apply.

Volunteer at a library

Refugees and asylum seekers are welcome in our libraries

How we support new arrivals to the UK as Libraries of Sanctuary. Become a member, or just drop in and take part.

Refugees and asylum seekers are welcome in our libraries

Events in libraries

Find out what events are on in libraries.

Events in libraries

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Stay informed

Across the borough

News in Southwark

Libraries

Contact Southwark Libraries

Join the library

Your library account

eLibrary – digital library services

Library activities for babies and toddlers

Library activities for children

Library activities for young people

Library activities for adults

Library services

Volunteer at a library

Refugees and asylum seekers are welcome in our libraries

Events in libraries

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