Clapham Library

Situated in the Mary Seacole Centre on Clapham High Street, this stunning, modern, award-winning building is the largest library in Lambeth. 

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Clapham library

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

Venue notes

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 – whether you want to hold a meeting for two or a special family birthday or other special occasion, we have just the space for you at affordable rates.
     

To find out about our spaces at Clapham Library and to book, please contact the library.

 

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.

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Opening times

Venue opening times
Monday1pm to 8pm
Tuesday10am to 6pm
Wednesday10am to 8pm
Thursday10am to 8pm
Friday10am to 6pm
Saturday9am to 5pm
Sunday1pm to 5pm
Bank holidaysClosed

Enquiries

Name:
Liz Buchanan
Job title:
Town / Neighbourhood Library Manager
Phone: