Situated in the Mary Seacole Centre at the heart of the High Street, Lambeth's first self-service library offers books, DVDs, and language courses for loan, plus access to computers, free Wi-Fi, fully equipped meeting rooms and stunning performance space for hire.
All Lambeth Libraries and Better Leisure Centres are closed following government advice to close gyms, shops and other buildings due to coronavirus. Read our full statement on the closure.
Mary Seacole Centre
91 Clapham High Street
London
SW4 7DB
020 7926 0717
Opening times
| Day | Opening times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 1pm to 8pm |
| Tuesday | 10am to 6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am to 8pm |
| Thursday | 10am to 8pm |
| Friday | 10am to 6pm |
| Saturday | 9am to 5pm |
| Sundays | 1pm to 5pm |
| Bank Holidays | Closed |
Facilities and services
| Facility | Facility notes |
|---|---|
CDs | |
DVDs | |
Foreign language books | French, Polish, Portuguese and Spanish |
Free use of computers | For internet, email and word-processing |
Reference and information service | |
Rooms for hire | |
Foreign language books | French, Polish, Portuguese and Spanish |
Access for people with disabilities
| Facility | Facility notes |
|---|---|
Large print keyboard | |
Screen magnifier and screen reader | Supernova, Thunder |
Various formats | Large print, spoken word books, books on prescription |
Two disabled toilets | |
Audio induction loop | In meeting rooms only |
Wheelchair access | Ramp leading to and from the front entrance |
Powered ceiling track hoist | |
Changing Places toilet and bench | |
Peninsular toilet | |
Height adjustable basin | |
Wet room | |
Lift |
More information
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Room hire charges
| Room | Use during opening hours | Use out of opening hours |
|---|---|---|
| Whole venue (max 300 people) | Not available | £1500 + VAT |
| Performance space (max 100 people) | Not available | £750 + VAT |
| Meeting room 1 (max 25 people) | £125 + VAT for 4 hours or £200 + VAT for 8 hours or £900 + VAT for the week | additional 25% on the 4 hour rate |
| Meeting room 2 (max 25 people) | £130 + VAT for 4 hours or £220 + VAT for 8 hours or £990 + VAT for the week | additional 25% on the 4 hour rate |
| Meeting room 3 (max 8 people) | £45 + VAT for 4 hours or £75 + VAT for 8 hours or £330 + VAT for the week | additional 25% on the 4 hour rate |
| Meeting room 4 (max 35 people) | £145 + VAT for 4 hours or £250 + VAT for 8 hours or £1125 + VAT for the week | additional 25% on the 4 hour rate |
Meeting room 3 is available for hot desking or temporary office space
In addition to the above, staff and security costs would be extra on top of the hire costs. This is based on the size, type and times of your event.
For full access information, please go to the AccessAble website.