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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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Membership for carers, foster carers and childminders

Our carer's ticket gives extra loan privileges to any registered carers, foster carers or childminders.

What does the ticket entitle me to?

This ticket is in addition to your own personal library ticket and it entitles you take:

20 books and/or audio books - 6-week loan 

For more information contact hlcs@islington.gov.uk.

How do I apply for a ticket?

You can ask for this ticket at any of our branches and if you have proof of your status it will be given to you straight away.

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