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Mildmay Library closed for improvements

From 13 October 2025, Mildmay Library will be closed while we carry out some improvement works. We will open again on 5 January 2026.

Your nearest libraries to Mildmay are:

  • South Library, 115-117 Essex Road, N1 2SL
  • Central Library, 2 Fieldway Crescent, N5 1PF

We look forward to welcoming you to your new look Mildmay Library.

Christmas opening times

There are changes to some services because of Christmas Day (Thursday 25 December) and New Year's Day (Thursday 1 January). This includes what day we will collect your rubbish and recycling, library opening times, parking enforcement and more.

Check for changes to services

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Renew your loans

How to renew your library loans both online and in person.

Renew online

Go to the library account login page.

Log in

  1. Enter your library membership and PIN number.
  2. You will see a list of your borrowed items.
  3. Renew all items at once or choose individual items to renew.

Renewing eBooks or eAudiobooks

If you are renewing eBooks or eAudiobooks, please use BorrowBox.

Renew in-person

If you have any problem renewing online ring 020 7527 6900 during Central library opening hours or email HLCS@islington.gov.uk.

You can also renew at your nearest branch library. Please bring your membership card with you.

Conditions

  • You may not be able to renew an item if it has been reserved by someone else.
  • You can renew books, music items and DVDs without bringing them into the library, up to 10 occasions.
  • If you still want the item after renewing 10 times, you will need to bring the items into the library to be cleared and re-issued.
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