Libraries
Join Lambeth Libraries for free and use our many services.
You can use any of the nine local libraries to borrow books, videos, DVDs, CDs, talking books and language courses.
- We also have online resources and services for you to use which include free E-books and audio book downloads, local community database and online catalogue.
- There is plenty to do in Lambeth libraries: see our Events in libraries page for full details including details on our annual events such as Black History Month.
- You can also use our libraries for study, joining a homework club, joining a book group or listening to stories and talks by authors.
- We provide a home visit service for those unable to visit a library in person.
Lambeth libraries issue thousands of books every year, find out what other readers in Lambeth are reading and allow librarians to recommend their favourites to you.
Lambeth Archives, the borough's record office and local history library, is open to the public and free to use.
The Upper Norwood Joint Library is an independent library service, funded by Croydon and Lambeth Councils, but is not part of either borough's library services.
Libraries Commission
To ensure a sustainable future for our library service, we are consulting you on the future of our libraries. To take forward this review our Cabinet agreed, in April 2011, to establish a Libraries Commission. Find out about the Libraries Commission.
Find out about library services for adults in Lambeth.
Lambeth libraries offer a variety of services for children. Find out about our free book packs and drop-in sessions for Under 5s and reading groups for the 7-12 year olds.
All local libraries in Lambeth have computers offering free high-speed internet access and access to the library catalogue.
Details of the events and activities taking place in Lambeth libraries.
It is free to join Lambeth libraries. You can download a library membership application form or pick one up from any Lambeth library.
Find out about learning opportunities in Lambeth's libraries.
Lambeth has nine libraries spread across the borough. This page will tell you more about each library and list their opening times.
Find out about the online resources that Lambeth Libraries offers free of charge, browse our online library catalogue and check or renew items you have on loan.