Carnegie Library
Carnegie Library is in a residential area close to Denmark Hill and Herne Hill.
It offers books, DVDs and CDs for loan, a reference and information service, and free use of computers for internet, email and word-processing. The Library also holds a small collection of books in French.
Book at Breakfast - Carnegie Library hosts many groups including 'Book at Breakfast' every Wednesday from 10.30am to 12pm. You don't have to read anything in advance as everything is read aloud to you each week. You can simply drop in, sit down and enjoy listening to a good story or poem - there's no pressure to talk, to read, or even to drink tea. For more information call 020 7926 6050 or email, loiswalters@thereader.org.uk.
We also have online resources and services for you to use.
Carnegie Library is a picturesque Grade II listed building, combining framework with Tudor style mullioned and leaded windows.
Opening hours
Carnegie Library is open:
- Monday - 1pm-8pm
- Tuesday - closed
- Wednesday - 10am-6pm
- Thursday - closed
- Friday - 10am-6pm
- Saturday - 9am-5pm
- Sunday - closed
Find out more about BBC Breathing Places library project.
Find out about the books groups at Carnegie Library.
How to find us
188 Herne Hill Road
SE24 0AG
Tel: 020 7926 6050
Fax: 020 7926 6072
Email: CarnegieLibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Location map for Carnegie Library
Local transport
Tube: Brixton
Rail: Loughborough Junction, Herne Hill
Buses: 68, 468, P4
Access for people with disabilities
- Wheelchair access: the side entrance in Ferndene Road.
- Disabled toilet (downstairs in the building)
- Registered assistance dogs welcome
There is no induction loop.