Brixton Library

Brixton Central LibraryBrixton Library is in the centre of Brixton, next to the Ritzy Cinema. It provides books and more for loan, a reference and information service, free use of Wi-Fi, computers for Internet, email and word-processing, and a computer training centre.

The Library also holds a small collection of books in Bengali, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

We also have online resources and services for you to use.

The lending library

The lending library has a wide range of novels and factual books for all ages to borrow, including the latest bestsellers. It also has talking books for all ages, CDs, DVDs and books in large print.

The reference library

The reference library on the first floor has a large collection of encyclopedias, directories, maps, newspapers and magazines, government publications and books for study as well as a huge range of information on the Internet. Desks are available for private study.

May 2013 Bank Holiday

Brixton Library will close on Monday 27 May 2013 (Spring Bank Holiday)

Opening hours

Brixton Library is open:

  • Monday - 1 to 8pm
  • Tuesday - 10am to 8pm
  • Wednesday - 10am to 6pm
  • Thursday - 10am to 8pm
  • Friday - 10am to 6pm
  • Saturday - 9am to 5pm
  • Sunday - 12noon to 5pm

Book groups

Find out about the books groups at Brixton Library.

How to find us

Brixton Oval
SW2 1JQ
Tel: 020 7926 1056
Fax: 020 7926 1064
Email: BrixtonLendingLibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Email: BrixtonReferenceLibrary@lambeth.gov.uk

Location map for Brixton Library

Local transport
Tube: Brixton
Rail: Brixton
Buses: 2, 3, 35, 37, 45, 59, 109, 118, 133, 159, 196, 250, 322, 333, 345, 355, 432, P4, P5

Access for people with disabilities

  • Wheelchair access: ramp on the side entrance (on Rushcroft Road)
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction Loop
  • Registered assistance dogs welcome

Who to contact