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The children's library at Archway Library is currently closed

This is because we're carrying out improvement works. It will re-open on Wednesday 15 January 2025. The adult library is open as usual.

Christmas and new year opening times and services

Find out our opening times and service changes over Christmas and New Year holidays. This includes changes to bin collection days, parking and customer contact centre opening hours.

Islington Town Hall will be closed from Thursday 2 to Monday 6 January 2025 for planned maintenance. Registrar services will be reopen on Monday 6 January 2025.

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Anyone can join Islington libraries, whether you live, work or study in the borough, or are just visiting

You can apply online for your library membership.

You will be contacted by the branch you designate when your membership card is ready to collect. This should take no longer than a couple of days depending on the branch opening hours.

Once you have your card you can borrow and reserve items from any of our libraries.

If you or someone you know has difficulty getting out to a library, you may be interested in using the Home Library Service. 

Alternatively, you can complete a membership form in your local library. 

For details of the library closest to you, search with your postcode in Your Area or check our leaflet.

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