
There is a central performance space and meeting rooms which can be hired. The library is open 7 days a week.
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Location
Address
Mary Seacole Centre
91 Clapham High Street
London SW4 7DB
United Kingdom
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Accessibility
Lift access for the public use. There is a hearing assistance system at the enquiry desk and staff are trained to use the system.
For full access information, please go to the AccessAble website.
Other information
Facilities and services includes:
- we have regular events and activities including story times for under 5’s, a monthly adult reading group and evening author events
- books including spoken word audio and large print books, language courses, and books in community languages
- library members also have access to a wide range of online materials including E Audio, E Books, magazines and online reference sources for adults and children. Many of these can be accessed from home.
- we also have a Changing Places wet room which is equipped with a powered ceiling hoist, Changing Places bench, Peninsula toilet and adjustable hand basin.
- Wi-Fi - Use your library card to connect to our free unlimited Wi-Fi.
- computers - free use of adult and children’s computers, with the latest Microsoft Office software.
- screen magnifier and screen reading software, plus Eye Pal Solo read aloud scanner for low vision and blind users.
- printing, including Wi-fi printing from your own device.
- photocopying –affordable black and white and colour photocopying.
- Study Space.
- Book-a-Librarian - when you need extra 1-2-1 help and support with daily tasks e.g., freedom pass or passport applications, job search etc, we offer one hour 1-2-1 appointments with a member of staff to assist you.
- daily newspapers and periodicals, plus children’s magazines.
- baby changing facilities
- Book Start packs for gifting.
- Hygiene Bank-we accept donations of new and unused hygiene and personal care products that are redistributed to families and individuals living in hygiene poverty.
Room hire hourly rate Non VATABLE | ||||
Room | Capacity (theatre style) | Capacity (around tables) | Inside public opening hours | Outside public opening hours |
One | 25 | 25 | £45 per hour | £55 per hour |
Two | 25 | 25 | £45 per hour | £55 per hour |
Three | 8 | 8 | £18 per hour | N/A |
Four | 25 | 25 | £50 per hour | £60 per hour |
Performance area | 120 | 120 | N/A | £180 per hour Available 5pm – 12am |
Whole Library | N/A | N/A | £270 | Check with staff for hours available |
Equipment hire charge for on-site room bookings - Per Hire Price exclusive of VAT | ||||
PA system | £25 | |||
Stage | £100 | |||
Projector/Screen/Whiteboard/ Smartboard | £80 | |||
Laptops for event use - Per Laptop | N/A | |||
Events lighting/uplighting | £20 | |||
Glasses - Per Glass | £0.25 | |||
Flipchart and Paper | £8 | |||
Tea/coffee and biscuit - Per Person | £4 | |||
Bottled Water– Per Person 500ml | £1 |
Safe Haven space
Clapham Library is a Safe Haven space providing temporary refuge for anyone experiencing harassment or feeling unsafe. Staff can offer practical help such as phone charging and can contact emergency services as needed.


Opening times
Monday | 1pm to 8pm |
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Tuesday | 10am to 6pm |
Wednesday | 10am to 8pm |
Thursday | 10am to 8pm |
Friday | 10am to 6pm |
Saturday | 9am to 5pm |
Sunday | 1pm to 5pm |
Bank holidays | Closed |
Enquiries
Upcoming events at this venue
- 27Mar2025
- 27Mar2025
- 29Mar2025
- 1Apr2025